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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
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. 

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6 Information School students honored in 2026 Husky 100

Monday, April 20, 2026
The University of Washington honored six students from the Information School in the 2026 Husky 100. Awarded to graduate and undergraduate students making the most out of their time at the UW, the Husky 100 is celebrating its 10th...
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Diego Licea

Informatics student blends history, technology and service

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Growing up in a small town in Eastern Washington, Diego Licea aspired to attend college and set his sights on the University of Washington.“I'd heard it was a challenging school to get into,” he said. “If it wasn't UW, I felt like...
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