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The Mid-Career MSIM track is designed for mid-career professionals with at least five years of professional experience. Students aiming to change industries are able to supplement the curriculum with applied experiences or additional coursework as needed to support their career goals.  

Requirements

  • 36-credit program.
  • Four core courses.
  • Complete one or more specializations or take electives to customize your learning. Additional specializations require added credits.

Flexible course schedules

For residential students, Mid-Career classes are held in the evening or on Saturday mornings to provide you with the maximum flexibility in planning your program while meeting your work and personal commitments. 

For online students, courses have some synchronous (real-time) elements, but are mostly asynchronous so you can participate on your own schedule. Synchronous sessions will take place in the early morning or evening Pacific time on weekdays and weekends (approximately 1 hour a week, per course).

Mid-Career schedule

Whether online or residential, you can complete the Mid-Career MSIM in one calendar year if you wish to finish quickly and are able to manage an accelerated course of study. It allows students to complete one specialization in addition to the core set of courses. Students can stay an additional year or more if they desire more depth in their learning experience or want to complete the program at a more moderate pace. A second year also allows students to complete a second specialization.

The Mid-Career MSIM requires 36 credits to graduate. Online students should consult the MSIM online portal. In addition to the required foundational core courses, students can complete one specialization and electives.

1-year course plan

QuarterCourses
AutumnIMT 500 (4); Specialization (4)
WinterIMT 580 (4); Specialization (4)
SpringIMT 550 (4); Specialization (4); Elective (4)
Summer Q1IMT 570 (4)
Summer Q2Elective (4)

2-year course plan

QuarterYear 1Year 2
AutumnIMT 500 (4)
Specialization #1 (4)
Specialization #2 (4)
Elective (3)
WinterIMT 580 (4)
Specialization #1 (4)
Specialization #2 (4)
Elective (3)
SpringIMT 550 (4)
Specialization #1 (4)
Specialization #2 (4)
Elective (2)
SummerIMT 570 (4) 

Current students seeking complete degree and track information for advising purposes should visit the online and residential handbooks respectively.

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Geethu Devarajan, Rome Lin, Ivy Chen and Jason Sun

MSIM team helps PitchBook handle data requests

Monday, July 7, 2025
PitchBook, a Seattle-based financial data provider, tracks and analyzes information on millions of companies worldwide — from household names to startups just opening their doors. Investors rely heavily on PitchBook's comprehensive data,...
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Laura Schildkraut

Alumni hail impact of retiring iMentorship director

Sunday, July 6, 2025
Building successful, thriving, happy information leaders is Laura Schildkraut’s mission. Since joining the Information School in 2012, she has helped shape and support students.She recently announced that she will retire this summer,...
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