Information (MI)
Tackling emerging challenges at the intersection of technology, information, and people.
Why choose this program?
Ä¢¹½AV’s Master of Information explores the intersections between people, information and technology, empowering you to lead in the changing context of info, user-centered design, digital innovation, and more. Our flexible curriculum and program delivery allows you to tailor your degree to fit your goals, while our small class sizes offer you access to our passionate faculty who invest in your personal and professional success.
This is aÌý»å¾±°ù±ð³¦³Ù-±ð²Ô³Ù°ù²âÌý±è°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾, meaning all undergraduate degrees are acceptable, and no experience is necessary for admission. Students can directly enter the profession after graduating.
Professional: This course-based master’s program will enable you to acquire specialized knowledge, enhance critical skills, and advance your career. Learn more about professional master's degrees at Dal.
Careers
The MI degree can take you anywhere.ÌýOur grads consistently work in fields such as:Ìý
libraries
archives
information management
digital transformationÌý
human-centered design
policy analysis
community service
Program options
The MI degree is a course-based Master’s degree that is completed over 20 months, and delivered in-person, on campus.
Your master's, your way. Ä¢¹½AV offers a variety of ways to personalize your program, including:Ìý
- Ìýcompleting a certificate, thesis, or reading course
- Ìýparticipating in work-integrated learning and professional development activities.
- Ìývolunteering with associations
- Ìýworking as a research or teaching assistant
- Ìýtaking electives in other departments, and more.Ìý
Visit the Program Guide for more details or contact us.
Bachelor of Management Advanced Standing
Bachelor of Management graduates with a Managing Data and Information major may be able to reduce their MI degree requirements by 2 half-credit courses. Please contact inform@dal.ca for more information about this option.
All graduate programs at Ä¢¹½AV are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirementsÌýas well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Program-specific requirements
This program requires you to meet the following criteria:
Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours (2 years) of study.
Proof of English language competency must be provided if:
a) English was not the language of instruction for your undergraduate degree
b) English is not an official language in the country where the degree was obtained
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Financial information
Fee format
The MI is a per-course-fee program. Tuition amounts vary year-to-year and our team is not involved with tuition decisions or processing. We recommend referring to the Master’s tuition fee schedule for tuition rate estimates.
Questions about tuition/fees should be directed to Student Accounts:
EmailÌýstudent.accounts@dal.caÌýor phone 902-494-3998.
