Overview
Library and Information Science at Drexel University
is a flexible, American Library Association approved program, offered online, in person, and in a hybrid form, to allow our students options to tailor their academic careers to fit their lifestyles.
Key facts:
Students who are part of our Masters in Information Library Science Major, benefit from being a part of one of the oldest continuously operating library and information science (LIS) graduate programs in North America. Drexel’s program builds on founder Anthony J. Drexel’s vision of “a University with a difference.” Our students learn to create, protect, organize, manage, curate, analyze, retrieve and disseminate data and information in multiple media across the wide range of information domains. As graduates, they help advance knowledge, manifest social responsibility, promote community outreach, improve society as global citizens, and lead the library and information field as practitioners and scholars.
Programme Structure
- MSI degree LIS majors gain knowledge in LIS service and operations, information ethics and information service management, while advancing skills in technology-focused digital content. The curriculum combines core and specialized knowledge and aligns theory and practice in a two-term capstone, preparing LIS majors for the professional workplace.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Library Science Informatics & Information Technology View 98 other Masters in Library Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended. Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school. An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended.
Tuition Fee
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International
60390 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1342 USD per credit -
National
60390 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1342 USD per credit
Tuition per Credit Hour
Living costs for Philadelphia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.