MSIM Early-Career Accelerated Track
An MSIM is within your reach! No prerequisite coursework or technology experience is required.
The Early-Career Accelerated MSIM track suits students who have focused academic and professional goals. This program is designed to maximize learning across a minimum of four terms and is suitable for recent college graduates or early-career professionals.
Requirements
- 40 credits required to graduate.
- Four core courses.
- Complete one specialization or take electives to customize your learning. Additional specializations require added credits.
- Synthesize your knowledge and gain hands-on experience through a required Practicum, which includes three options: internship, faculty-directed research project or sponsored project.
- Complete the program in one year if enrolled full time.
Early-Career Accelerated schedule
The MSIM Early-Career Accelerated track requires 40 credits. Residential students typically complete it in one year including summer quarter. Online students should consult the portal for MSIM online for degree planning. In addition to the required foundational core courses and practicum, students can complete one specialization.
Quarter | Courses |
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Autumn | IMT 500 (4); IMT 580 (4); Specialization (4) |
Winter | IMT 550 (4); Elective (3); Specialization (4) |
Spring | IMT 570 (4); Elective (3); Specialization (4) |
Summer | Practicum (6) |
Current students seeking complete degree and track information for advising purposes should visit the online and residential handbooks respectively.
Focused learning with specializations
In addition to the core curriculum, students may choose to focus their electives in one specialization area, or may choose electives across the breadth of the curriculum for a broad-based degree in information management. Learn about specializations you can choose in the Information Management degree program.