Master of Information (MI)

The Master of Information (MI) degree program allows students to explore information and knowledge management in all its breadth, depth and richness. There is a choice for everyone among five concentrations: Library & Information Science, Archives & Records Management, Human Centred Data Science, User Experience Design, Information Systems & Design. The Faculty of Information also provides a combined degree program option whereby students may register concurrently in the Master of Information and Master of Museum Studies programs. This innovative multi-disciplinary program explores information and knowledge management in all its breadth, depth and richness. MI graduates are the next generation of valued professionals, able to lead the progression of information design, organization, storage, access and retrieval, dissemination, preservation, conservation and management. With a deep understanding of the needs of society, career opportunities are found across all industries and sectors.

An appropriate bachelor's degree with at least a B average (3.0 GPA) from a university recognized by the University of Toronto.

The bachelor's degree must normally contain at least 75% academic credits that is, courses that are not professional, practical, technical, or vocational. Courses such as studio art, drama or music performance, theology, education, or undergraduate courses in library science are not normally considered to be sufficiently academic in content for admission purposes.

Applicants who meet current admission requirements and who hold a BLS degree from the University of Toronto, or its equivalent from an approved university, may be admitted to the MI program with advanced standing. Such students may be required to take additional courses if certain requisite instruction is lacking.