Overview
Students earning this degree in Information Science Online at University of North Texas will be prepared for a wide range of careers, such as information broker, database analyst, chief information officer, user experience designer, information architect, knowledge manager, system librarian, health informatics specialist, information security analyst, web developer/web content manager, and information systems specialist.
In addition to being offered completely online, the MS-IS program is also offered to a cohort of students residing in Virginia, West Virginia, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and surrounding states. Learn more about our cohort programs.
In addition to a general program of study, students have the option of choosing between 4 specialized areas to create an individualized program reflecting the student’s career goals and interests.
Concentrations include:
- Archival Studies and Imaging Technology
- Health Informatics
- Information Organization
- Information Systems
- Knowledge Management
- General Program of Study
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Information and Knowledge Professions
- Information Organization
- Information Access and Knowledge Inquiry
- Project Management for Information Systems
- Data Modeling for Information Professionals
- Computer Programming or Equivalent
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Informatics & Information Technology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Health Informatics View 278 other Masters in Informatics & Information Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- International students must also review the International Admissions page for additional required documents.
- You will need to meet the Graduate School minimum qualifications before you will be considered for admission to the Department of Information Science.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.
The Information Science department will verify minimum grade point average meets one of the following requirements:
- 3.0 on the last 60 hours of a bachelor's degree,
- 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA,
- a 3.5 GPA on a completed master's degree.
Tuition Fee
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16200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 450 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
16200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 450 USD per credit during 12 months.
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.