The minor in Digital Information Design is a multidisciplinary course of study designed in collaboration with CoursePower to provide a foundational understanding of Digital Information Design to every student, regardless of major. Every graduate in today's economy needs this basic understanding to be competitive in the digital world.
More money - Workers in technology and related fields earn 17-27% more than people in other industries.
Job prospects - SC is on track to need 60,000 IT jobs in the next decade.
Opportunity - Nearly every business operating today, regardless of industry or sector, needs people with technology skills. It is often the first thing they ask about.
Shortage - There is a significant shortage of people with the technology skills needed. Demand is very high as a result.
The minor in Digital Information Design consists of 19 semester hours:
Students with majors that require DESF 161 and/or VCOM262 may also count these courses
toward the minor (unless the student is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree).
