Overview

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee invites you to explore the Library and Information Science degree options and encourage you to contact our academic advisors or faculty mentors for guidance.

Career Prospects:

The MLIS program prepares graduates for careers within a traditional library setting as well as new and emerging positions in various areas such as communications, marketing, business, technology services, and research. Examples of job titles and employers include:

Emerging Technologies Librarian, Marquette University
UX Designer, Lightburn
Head of Collections Services, Kenosha Public Library
Metadata Analyst II, American Family Insurance
Reference Librarian, Milwaukee County Law Library
Community and Adult Services Librarian, Whitefish Bay Public Library
Manager of Records & Information Governance, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek
Manager of Archives and Heritage Services, Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Library Specialist, Mayo Clinic Health System
UX, Information Architecture Expert, 7Summits
Youth Services Librarian, New Berlin Public Library
Reference & Instruction Librarian, Bethany Luther Memorial Library
Electronic Resources Librarian / Archivist, Rockford Univ. Howard Colman Library
Head of Library Department, K/JS Librarian, Int’l School of the Sacred Heart – Tokyo
Knowledge Manager, Eppstein Uhen Architects
Regional Librarian, SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating)
Library Director, Pewaukee Public Library

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Foundations of Library and Information Science
Organization of Information
Information Access and Retrieval
Research Methods in Information Studies
Information Literacy Instruction
School Library Media Programs and Resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Library Science View 177 other Masters in Library Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from an approved accredited institution with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 (4.0 basis)
UWM Graduate School Online Application
One copy of transcripts (directly from each institution you attended)
Reasons for Graduate Study
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Tuition Fee

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International

26159 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26159 USD per year during 12 months.
National

26159 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26159 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12728 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12728 USD per year during 12 months.

Online: $2,400 per course

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Library and Information Science.

Available Scholarships

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