Overview

Ranked among the top graduate programs in library and information science by U.S. News & World Report, potential employers know this Information Science degree at the University at Albany means you possess deep knowledge, versatile skills, critical insights, and professional internship experience.

Careers

Whether you want to pursue a career as an academic or public librarian, archivist or records manager, intelligence analyst or data analyst, you can build on the strong foundation of this reputable program with a focused concentration that supports your goals.

Programme Structure

Concentrations available include:

Archives and Records Administration
Library and Information Services
Information Management and Technology
Intelligence Analysis
Data Analytics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Library Science Information Technology (IT) Data Science & Big Data View 518 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Transcripts from all schools attended
Three Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Goals - The statement is generally one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program. It should include a brief description of the applicant's field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.

Official GRE scores - The GRE is not required if:

Your cumulative GPA is 3.2 or higher or
You already have a master’s degree or
You have five years or more of professional experience in a related field

Tuition Fee

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International

24970 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12485 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

24970 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12485 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

11310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5655 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Albany

1010 - 1570 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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