Information is one of the most valuable assets in today’s organizations. ESIS provides innovative and interdisciplinary graduate programs that prepare you for a rewarding career as an information professional. Join the next generation of leaders in library and information management in a broad range of organizations, including academic institutions, public libraries, corporations, government agencies and cultural institutions.
Information studies - Graduate studies
Program overview
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Why choose this program
Studying Information Studies is an excellent opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how information is created, organized, managed, and shared in today's digital world. The program helps you develop valuable skills in research, critical analysis, information management, and problem solving while exploring the social, cultural, political, and technological factors that shape information systems and services. You will learn how to evaluate information sources and technologies, design user-centered services, and adapt to emerging trends in the information field. Through its interdisciplinary and practical approach, the Master of Information Studies prepares you to succeed in a rapidly evolving professional environment where effective information management is essential for innovation, decision-making, and organizational success.
Program structure
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The master's program offers three options to complete the 45 credits required for the MIS degree. In all cases, a minimum of 25% of the courses must be completed in the second language. Full-time or part-time students in MIS complete 6 compulsory core courses in their first year of study plus a capstone experience course in their final semester.
Graduates of the MIS program are prepared to take on many exciting career opportunities as librarians, information and records managers, digital curators, information architects, data analysts, library directors, metadata managers, privacy analysts, archivists and web content managers, to name just a few.
Get more information on the MIS program and admission requirements.
You can add a specialization in Science, Society and Policy to your degree.
Admission requirements and deadlines for Information Studies
After your studies
After completing your Graduate Studies in Information Studies, you can pursue careers in information management, records and archives management, digital curation, library and information services, knowledge management, data governance, information policy, user experience research, or information consulting. The program equips you with strong skills in research, critical evaluation, communication, problem solving, and project management, while preparing you to work with emerging information technologies and services. Graduates are well positioned to support organizations in managing information effectively, improving access to knowledge, developing information policies, and creating user-focused services across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Tuition and fees
Student experience
Student Association of the Faculty of Arts (SAFA)
SAFA represents the interests of undergraduate students of the Faculty of Arts within the UOSU, the Faculty, the University, the community, and the provincial and federal governments. The students’ association also works to foster a sense of community through social, academic, and cultural events, while at the same time offering a variety of services to its members.
COOP
Co-operative education is the answer when you are working towards your future. Study terms and paid work terms alternate. You end up with a degree and a year or more of practical work experience.
ÉSIS Student association
The association is there to help, support and answer all questions students might have about the program and the different options available to them. It also organizes events and social gatherings to connect the people in the program to fellow students, teachers and information professionals in the field.
Contact us
School of Information Studies
General inquiries
Tel.: 613-562-5130
[email protected]
Graduate Studies
Desmarais Hall, room 8159
55 Laurier Avenue East
Tel.: 613-562-5439
[email protected]
Office hours
Monday to Friday
From 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
From 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(June to August: closed at 4 p.m.)