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The Master of Science in Information Science Program is a 48-unit, two-year program. The MSIS curriculum trains students in the theory and practice of analyzing, organizing, representing and retrieving information.
For more information about the MSIS program, please contact us via e-mail or call 919.962.8366.
Skills Learned
Through coursework and practical experience, MSIS students develop competencies in the core areas of information science. These include being able to:
- elicit and address user information needs
- understand and organize complex collections of information
- design and evaluate information systems that allow for efficient retrieval of relevant information
- assess the quality and value of information disseminated within an organization
- understand the economic and social context in which information use is embedded
MSIS graduates are prepared to:
- contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of information systems and networks
- provide leadership in the development of new technologies and new applications relating to the delivery of information to users
- demonstrate a theoretical knowledge of information science, including the theory of information storage and retrieval, systems science, and social, political, and ethical implications of information systems
Career Prospects
MSIS graduates typically enter careers focused on the design, implementation, evaluation, and administration of information systems, such as:
- databases
- networks
- multimedia
- the World Wide Web
- instructional technologies
- emerging technologies
Job titles of recent MSIS graduates include:
- web developer
- systems analyst
- usability engineer
- applications analyst
- software engineer
- database administrator
Field Experience
MSIS students may gain professional experience in an information organization, while receiving class credit through the Field Experience Program. Students are mentored by a supervising professional in the organization, as well as by a SILS professor.
Click here to view an MSIS information flier.
