Overview

The Information Science degree at Wayne State University focuses on key areas including information management and policy, data analytics and user-experience. The specific areas of concentrations will also be updated to reflect our strengths and ensure students can target their program to a specific area of interest.

We prepare students to support data-driven problem solving and decision making in diverse fields.

In the growing field of Information Management, there is a need for professionals who understand complex social and organizational issues. Information managers work in all industries at the intersection of people, technology, processes and data that enable our data-driven society to function.

Career Paths

Information managers use leading-edge technology solutions, oversee people and processes, and manage large datasets to supportdecorative image data-driven decision making in all types of businesses, including government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Information managers act as data stewards to ensure that information is accurate, current, complete and secure.

Potential Jobs:

Data scientist
Content strategist
Social media analyst
Market research analyst
Digital marketing specialist
UX researcher/designer
Emerging technology services librarian
Computer systems analyst or administrator
Software developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Programming
Web Development
Advanced Web Development
Information Architecture
Seminar in Information Policy
Data Analytics

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 281 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
Have an undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or better or possess another degree beyond the bachelor's degree.
Meet the technology requirements and competencies of the degree or certificate program you are applying for.
MLIS and Certificate Students: Meet the MLIS Technology Requirements.
MSIS Students: Meet the MSIS Technology Requirements and MSIS Technical Competencies.
Submit a Statement of Purpose (pdf)
Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
MLIS and MSIS students are expected to complete an orientation. This was previously required prior to taking the first course. As of Fall 2024, the orientation will take place in INF 6010.
Letters of Recommendation are NOT REQUIRED. They are simply an option within WSU's standard Graduate Application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29055 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29055 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14490 USD / year

≈ 14490 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

We prepare students to support data-driven problem solving and decision making in diverse fields.

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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