24 monthsProgramme duration
14,890 CADTuition Fee/year
15 Jan, 2025Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Library and Information Management
Degree
MIS
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Information Studies (M.I.St.) Information Studies (Non-Thesis) offered by the School of Information Studies in the Faculty of Arts is a course-based program that emphasizes in-depth and forward-thinking learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in data collection, analysis, and information management to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).
The program is available as one of two options:
Course Work option: focuses on the intellectual foundations for careers as information professionals, competencies in managing information and knowledge resources, equal access to information, the appropriate use of technology in meeting information needs, research in the field of library and information studies, and commitment to professional service for individuals, organizations and society.
Project option: similar to the Course Work option, though there is a research project component of 15 credits.
Keywords: Archival studies, data science, knowledge management, library studies, user experience, information behaviour, human-computer interaction, cybersecurity, database, practicum.
The program is available as one of two options:
Course Work option: focuses on the intellectual foundations for careers as information professionals, competencies in managing information and knowledge resources, equal access to information, the appropriate use of technology in meeting information needs, research in the field of library and information studies, and commitment to professional service for individuals, organizations and society.
Project option: similar to the Course Work option, though there is a research project component of 15 credits.
Keywords: Archival studies, data science, knowledge management, library studies, user experience, information behaviour, human-computer interaction, cybersecurity, database, practicum.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Library and Information Management
Degree
MIS
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Information Studies (M.I.St.) Information Studies (Non-Thesis) offered by the School of Information Studies in the Faculty of Arts is a course-based program that emphasizes in-depth and forward-thinking learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in data collection, analysis, and information management to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).
The program is available as one of two options:
Course Work option: focuses on the intellectual foundations for careers as information professionals, competencies in managing information and knowledge resources, equal access to information, the appropriate use of technology in meeting information needs, research in the field of library and information studies, and commitment to professional service for individuals, organizations and society.
Project option: similar to the Course Work option, though there is a research project component of 15 credits.
Keywords: Archival studies, data science, knowledge management, library studies, user experience, information behaviour, human-computer interaction, cybersecurity, database, practicum.
The program is available as one of two options:
Course Work option: focuses on the intellectual foundations for careers as information professionals, competencies in managing information and knowledge resources, equal access to information, the appropriate use of technology in meeting information needs, research in the field of library and information studies, and commitment to professional service for individuals, organizations and society.
Project option: similar to the Course Work option, though there is a research project component of 15 credits.
Keywords: Archival studies, data science, knowledge management, library studies, user experience, information behaviour, human-computer interaction, cybersecurity, database, practicum.
Admission Requirements
100+
3+
7.5+
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university; academic standing of at least a B
- Academic standing of at least a B, or 2nd class, upper division, or CPGA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is normally required. Applicants should be graduates of a recognized university and hold a bachelor's degree of recognized reputation.
- The School will take into account the character of applicants' post-secondary studies and their suitability for a career in information-related fields.
- Graduate courses in library and/or information studies taken in a school with a program not accredited by the American Library Association cannot be accepted as credit toward the McGill School of Information Studies MISt program. See Admissions FAQ for additional information on transfer credits.
15 Jan 2025
2 Years
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
14,890 CAD
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