Complement Your Major with IT Knowledge

The undergraduate Minor in Information Technology offers a dynamic interdisciplinary experience where students study information and communication technology, its applications, and its social and other effects. Our program focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently navigate technology and harness its power for innovation. Whether you're majoring in business, arts, or any other field, our minor provides you with a solid intellectual foundation to leverage information and communication technology effectively within your chosen field. 

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in society through technological innovations? Or are you concerned about how technology might be affecting society and want to help make positive change? Then the UMass Amherst Public Interest Technology Certificate is for you! Available to all undergraduate students, regardless of major, this certificate equips students with the essential skills and knowledge in Public Interest Technology, providing the opportunity to develop social literacy, pragmatic strategies for promoting the public interest, and technological literacy.

Ready to take your career to new heights? The UMass Amherst Graduate Certificate in Drone Piloting and Data Analysis equips professionals and graduate students with the skills to operate drones safely and analyze the powerful data they capture. Through hands-on training and online coursework, you’ll gain practical experience in flight operations, mapping, imaging, and data interpretation, preparing you to apply drone technology across industries such as environmental research, public safety, and infrastructure management.