Master of Science in Information Management
The University of Washington’s Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) program develops leaders with the skills to manage information and build information systems to meet business needs. Graduates are industry leaders in the Puget Sound and around the globe turning today’s information and technology resources into tomorrow’s sources of change, growth, and innovation.
The MSIM curriculum integrates the areas of:
- Strategic planning
- Systems design
- Organizational leadership
- Information management
- Information technology
Preparing Information Leaders
Throughout the program you will learn to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of any organization by managing information and information systems. Alumni successfully address challenges in areas like knowledge management and transfer, business intelligence, information assurance and security, and information system design and implementation. The skills and insights you learn will enable you to readily adapt to changes in technology, making your degree durable and your expertise valuable and relevant.
Immediate Professional Benefits
Graduates of the program often see immediate professional benefits from their experiences in the program. Typical roles for graduates immediately following degree completion include:
- Information or Content Architect
- User Experience Designer
- Systems Analyst
- Applications Manager
- Software Design Engineer
- Functional Analyst
- Project Manager
- Senior Consultant
- Web Computing Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Cybersecurity Professional
Grounded in Research, Relevant to Industry
The University of Washington is a Tier 1 public research institute and the iSchool receives significant industry and government grants to expand our knowledge in the information field. Students may participate in research projects, but all benefit from faculty who are working in important areas of health informatics, cybersecurity, designing tools for people with visual or motor impairments, meta-design of digital media, and the value of community-based technology.
