MSIM Degree Plan: 2019 Cohorts
Full-Time MSIM Degree Plan (for students entering in 2019)
1-year option
The accelerated Full-Time MSIM requires 40 credits in one year, including summer quarter. In addition to the required foundational core courses and practicum, students can complete one specialization.
| Quarter | Courses |
|---|---|
| Autumn |
IMT 500 (3); IMT 580 (4); Specialization (4) |
| Winter | IMT 550 (4); Elective (3); Specialization (4) |
| Spring | IMT 570 (4); Elective (4); Specialization (4) |
| Summer | Practicum 1 (3); Practicum 2 (3) |
2-year option
The 2-year Full-Time MSIM requires 65 credits. In addition to the required foundational core courses and practicum, students can complete two specializations.
| Quarter | 1st-Year Courses | 2nd-Year Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | IMT 500 (3) IMT 580 (4) Specialization #1 (4) |
Specialization #2 (4) Elective (3) Elective (4) |
| Winter | IMT 550 (4) Elective (3) Specialization #1 (4) |
Capstone 1 (2) Specialization #2 (4) Elective (3) |
| Spring | IMT 570 (4) Elective (4) Specialization #1 (4) |
Capstone 2 (3) Specialization #2 (4) Elective (4) |
| Summer | Optional quarter w/ limited elective course offerings | N/A (students will graduate by the end of spring term) |
Mid-Career MSIM Degree Plan (for students entering in 2019)
The Mid-Career MSIM requires 36 credits and can be completed in one year, including summer quarter. In addition to the required foundational core courses, students can complete one specialization and a practicum. The Data Science and Business Intelligence specializations are offered on a Mid-Career-friendly schedule.
| Quarter | Courses |
|---|---|
| Autumn | IMT 580 (4); Specialization (4) |
| Winter | IMT 570 (4); Specialization (4) |
| Spring | IMT 550 (4); Specialization (4) |
| Summer Q1 | Elective (4); Elective (4) |
| Summer Q2 | Elective (4) |
For students wishing to broaden their MSIM degree, it is possible to extend your time at the iSchool to complete a second specialization or additional experiential learning projects. The degree plan for these students will vary based on their career goals and schedule, but a common 2-year schedule is as follows.
| Quarter | 1st Year | 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | IMT 580 (4) Specialization #1 (4) |
Specialization #2 (4) Elective (3) |
| Winter | IMT 570 (4) Specialization #1 (4) |
Specialization #2 (4) Elective (3) |
| Spring | IMT 550 (4) Specialization #1 (4) |
Specialization #2 (4) Elective (2) |
| Summer | Optional quarter w/ limited elective course offerings | |
Students entering Autumn 2019 will adhere to the following degree requirements:
- Pass all required core courses with a 2.7 or higher, or CR grade:
- IMT 580 Management of Information Organizations
- IMT 570 Analytic Methods for Information Professionals
- IMT 550 Policy and Ethics in Information Management
- IMT 500 Foundations: Information, Communication, Teamwork (required for Full-Time students only)
- Full-Time 1-year students must complete at least one practicum in the form of a Capstone project, internship, faculty-sponsored research project, or other approved experiential learning project. Full-Time 2-year students must complete a Capstone project and can pursue an additional practicum at their discretion. The practicum is not required of Mid-Career students.