Library & Information Science, Master of Science Postgraduate Program By University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |Top Universities
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Tuitionfee

39,000 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Library and Information ManagementMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Consistently ranked as the best program of its kind, the MS/LIS—offered both online and on campus—provides an exceptional professional education. Students gain the skills they need to creatively and effectively manage, analyze, and preserve information. Graduates go on to fill leadership positions in a variety of information settings, including public, academic, and school libraries as well as healthcare, business, and science. With only two required courses, the curriculum is very flexible and can be customized based on career interests. Students work with professors and advisors to identify strengths and build the skills required to meet the needs of employers in that field. The MS/LIS helps you identify your dream job and then positions you for a successful career. You have the opportunity to choose from six professional pathways at the intersection of people, information, and technology: Archival and special collections, Youth and school librarianship, Information organization and management, Research and information services, Data and asset management AND Knowledge management and competitive intelligence.

Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Consistently ranked as the best program of its kind, the MS/LIS—offered both online and on campus—provides an exceptional professional education. Students gain the skills they need to creatively and effectively manage, analyze, and preserve information. Graduates go on to fill leadership positions in a variety of information settings, including public, academic, and school libraries as well as healthcare, business, and science. With only two required courses, the curriculum is very flexible and can be customized based on career interests. Students work with professors and advisors to identify strengths and build the skills required to meet the needs of employers in that field. The MS/LIS helps you identify your dream job and then positions you for a successful career. You have the opportunity to choose from six professional pathways at the intersection of people, information, and technology: Archival and special collections, Youth and school librarianship, Information organization and management, Research and information services, Data and asset management AND Knowledge management and competitive intelligence.

Admission Requirements

3+
7+
103+
The MS/LIS program is flexible, and our application requirements are as well. While a bachelor's degree is required, your degree can be in any discipline.

Jan
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic
39,000 USD
International
39,000 USD

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