About the course

The master's degree at the Information School (iSchool) prepares graduates to develop, provide, and assess information services that create, collect, organize, store, analyze, find, distribute, and use information in a diverse, technological, and global society. The program prepares information professionals to work in five broad, overlapping areas of the information professions.

　　Full-time students generally complete the master's program in two academic years with summer work, part-time students complete it in three to four years. Students gain hands-on experience as part of their degree through the school?s required field practicum. Students may choose practicum settings based on their career goals.

　　Data/Information Management and Analytics: Graduates obtain employment in information analysis and visualization, knowledge management, prospect research, systems analysis, digital asset management, data and information governance, records management and compliance, research data management and project management. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$51,156

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Madison
Fall (September), 2025	Madison

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wisconsin - Madison

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution. An undergraduate program that includes breadth in liberal arts and sciences is required. Any major is acceptable, undergraduate coursework in library and information studies should not be so extensive as to dilute the liberal arts component of the bachelor’s degree. A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 or the equivalent based on the last 60 credit hours (approximately two years of work), or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00. The GRE is NOT required, nor are submitted scores considered. List names and e-mails of 3 references who will submit electronic Letters of Recommendation, Statement Of Purpose Or Reasons For Graduate Study, Professional Resume, Upload Unofficial Transcripts To The Online Application. The required proficiency scores are: Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT), Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0

　　A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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