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The online Master of Science in Information Management program meets the same high academic standards as Syracuse University’s on-campus program. The curriculum is 42 credits and can be completed in as few as 21 months. The curriculum is structured as follows:

Build the foundational knowledge and skills upon which advanced courses are based.

Choose two courses, or 6 credits, from each track in the secondary core.

All graduate-level iSchool courses are acceptable electives toward the MSIM program. Every semester, the iSchool offers “Selected Topics” courses, listed as IST 600 or IST 700, that can count toward the program. These courses are offered based on sufficient interest in a topic and not covered by standard curriculum, but are of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

In addition, you can take up to 6 elective credits from other schools at Syracuse University, such as the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Please note that any course not selected for the Secondary Core may be taken as an elective. A single course may not be counted toward more than one single curriculum requirement.

This two- to three-day immersion workshop, offered at least twice per calendar year, presents emerging topics in the information studies field and is organized and coordinated by a lead faculty member at the iSchool. Designed to bring together students from all graduate programs, workshop topics and presentations feature guest speakers from commercial, government, community and educational organizations.

One immersion workshop is required during the duration of their program of study, although it is not for credit.

The exit requirements for the Master of Science in Information Management degree are IST 755 and IST 971.

If you have six or more years of full-time professional experience in the information management field with a record of continuously increasing job responsibilities, we offer a 30-credit program for executives that can be completed in 15 months. The curriculum is structured as follows:

Choose 9 credits from the lists below, selecting all credits from one track, or from a mix of both.

Choose 9 credits from the lists below, selecting all credits from one track, or from a mix of all four.

All graduate-level iSchool courses are acceptable electives toward the MS in Information Management for Executives program. Every semester, the iSchool offers “Selected Topics” courses, listed as IST 600 or IST 700, that can count toward the program. These courses are offered based on sufficient interest in a topic and not covered by standard curriculum, but are of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

In addition, you can take up to 6 elective credits from other schools at Syracuse University, such as the Whitman School of Management. Please note that any course not selected for the secondary core may be taken as an elective. A single course may not be counted toward more than one single curriculum requirement.

This two- to three-day immersion workshop, offered at least twice per calendar year, presents emerging topics in the information studies field and is organized and coordinated by a lead faculty member at the iSchool. Designed to bring together students from all graduate programs, workshop topics and presentations feature guest speakers from commercial, government, community and educational organizations.

One immersion workshop is required during the duration of their program of study, although it is not for credit.

The exit requirements for the Master of Science in Information Management for Executives degree is IST 755, the Capstone course.

For people with six or more years of full-time professional experience in the information management field with a record of continuously increasing job responsibilities, the iSchool offers a 30-credit program for executives that can be completed in 15 months. The curriculum is structured as follows:

Build foundation knowledge in introductory concepts, information resources, and management and policy.

Electives allow students to extend their core knowledge and skills in the direction of their choice. Electives can be selected from iSchool courses from the Library and Information Science: School Media program and the Information Management program. Students can also take up to 6 credits of specific graduate courses from other Syracuse University schools, such as the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.

Six professional pathways are offered to allow you to align your coursework to your professional goals. To learn more about each pathway and how they may match your career goals, visit our professional pathway page.

Hosted at least twice per year, immersions allow students to meet and collaborate with their peers, learn from guest speakers who are industry experts, and participate in collaborative workshops. You will be required to attend at least one immersion during your degree program, but please note that immersions are not for credit.

The exit requirement for the Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree is either a 3-credit internship or independent study.

The online Master of Science in Library and Information Science: School Media program meets the same high academic standards as Syracuse University’s on-campus programs. The curriculum is 36 credits and can be completed in as few as 18 months. The curriculum is structured as follows:

Build foundation knowledge in introductory concepts, information resources, and management and policy.

Hosted at least twice per year, immersions allow you to meet and collaborate with your peers, learn from guest speakers who are industry experts, and participate in collaborative workshops. You are required to attend at least one immersion, although immersions are not for credit.

The exit requirements for the Master of Science in Library and Information Science: School Media degree include fieldwork and the School Media Practicum.