Information Management, MS

for the degree of Master of Science in Information Management (on-campus & online)

Information Management, MS online is not currently accepting applications; suspension of admissions effective Spring 2022.

The Master of Science (MS) in Information Management prepares students for professional roles in the design and management of information systems and services in organizations in a range of sectors. Areas of specialization include data science and analytics; knowledge management and information consulting.

Please visit our MS in Information Management page for program and specific admissions information.

Admission

The general admission requirements of the Graduate College apply. In addition to the Graduate College requirements, visit our page MSIM admission requirements for program specific information.

for the degree of Master of Science in Information Management (on campus & online)

Information Management, MS online is not currently accepting applications; suspension of admissions effective Spring 2022.

For additional details and requirements, refer to the unit's Graduate Programs of Study and the Graduate College Handbook.

IS 504Sociotechnical Information Systems4
IS 507Data, Statistical Models and Information4
One of the following two courses:4
IS 515
Information Modeling
IS 455
Database Design and Prototyping
Elective courses (subject to Other Requirements and Conditions below)28
Research/Independent Study (optional) max 4
IS 579
Guided Research Experience
IS 589
Independent Study
Total Hours40

Other Requirements may overlap

Minimum Hours Required within the Unit 28
Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall 12
Maximum Guided Research/Independent Study 4
Competency in at least one programming language
Minimum GPA: 2.75

for the degree of Master of Science in Information Management (on campus & online)

Upon completion of the MSIM program, students will be able to:

  1. Manage information using best practices in management and policy; knowledge representation; human-centered design and systems; and data analytics. 
  2. Define and successfully address a tractable research question or real world problem in information management using the appropriate scientific and/or research methods.
  3. Accurately convey the implications of analytical results (in both oral and written modalities) to diverse stakeholders.
  4. Articulate and critique the range of values and of ethical standpoints within which complex sociotechnical design occurs.
  5. Apply best practices for providing value, leadership, and team building. 
  6. Stay up-to-date by learning how to read, analyze, discuss, synthesize, and critique advances reported in the research literature.

for the degree of Master of Science in Information Management (on-campus & online) 

Graduate Degree Programs in the School of Information Science

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For more information on our graduate programs, visit Graduate Programs page.

for the degree of Master of Science in Information Management (on campus & online)

School of Information Sciences

Webpage: School of Information Sciences
501 East Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820-6211
(217) 244-3432, (800) 982-0914 (within the US)

Program and Admission Information

Applicants must meet general university requirements as well as those specified by the iSchool.

iSchool Website: MS in Information Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Graduate College Admissions & Requirements