Master of Science in Information and Communication Sciences

The Master of Science in information and communication sciences is a graduate professional program that prepares students for career opportunities and leadership positions in organizational settings in which information and communication technologies are employed. Graduates of ICS are prepared to understand the implications of managing information and communication opportunities discovered in the design, production, and purposing of digital media products. These opportunities arise in the financial, health care, government, education, and all other sectors of the information and communication industry. Graduates will achieve an understanding of the digital environment including its human, regulatory, and business contexts. They will be able to understand the technological options available for the delivery and distribution (or convergence) of media products across multiple digital platforms. They will become acquainted with the equipment and software applications available in designing or selecting each option. This program provides background and experiences in project processing including design, development, regulation and usability factors, important in implementing technologies intended to solve business communication problems. Students will explore the role and function of strategic thinking and management related to digital age business issues, including people, technology, competitiveness, productivity, and finance. This program assists students in learning how to learn. Because the fields of information and communication are so dynamic, students must be able to regularly identify needs and gather information to solve new problems independently and in groups or teams and to constantly prioritize opportunities as technologies change around them. Students will explore digital workflows and lifestyles in order to solve problems creatively in our new collaborative interactive environment.