Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM)

Find Your Niche

Exemplary Placement Ratios
90% of MSIM students secure
a first destination upon graduation.

Customize Your Curriculum

Flexible
Tailor your degree with
professional pathway options.

Explore a Growing Job Market

Career Opportunities
Access to career services
and internship opportunities.

Offered on campus only, the MS in Information Management prepares leaders in the field who develop services and systems to meet human information needs in a range of employment settings. The degree is designed to meet the demand for well-prepared information professionals who are skilled in using, managing, and analyzing information.

Choose Your Pathway

With only three required courses—and a programming course, if needed—the curriculum is very flexible and can be customized based on career interests. You have the opportunity to choose from two professional pathways at the intersection of people, information, and technology:

Data science and analytics

Knowledge management and information consulting

Students work with professors and advisors to identify strengths and build the skills required to meet the needs of employers in that field. The MSIM helps you identify your dream job and then positions you for a successful career.

What are the requirements for admission?

The MSIM program is flexible, and our application requirements are as well.
While a bachelor's degree is required, your degree can be in any discipline.
The MSIM degree program is now test-optional for the standardized test requirements (i.e., GRE and GMAT). If you feel that your test scores reflect your potential and promise in graduate school, you can submit your scores for admission consideration.

How do I apply?

For Fall 2025 admission, applications are due by January 31, 2025.
At this time, applications are only being accepted for the MSIM on-campus program.
Visit the Graduate College's application page, review the information, and select the "Apply Now" button.

Where do students from this program get jobs?

Capital One
PayPal
Caterpillar
Amazon
Uber Technologies

Hear from others

Michael Ferrer

MSIM Student

"Before pursuing my graduate degree, I worked in the defense IT industry for six years. I love the challenges from my classes in the information management program because I see leadership parallels outside of class: collaboration with others, understanding lessons learned, and using modern business intelligence tools to make good, informed decisions."

Janhavi Tushar Zarapkar

MSIM Student

“The iSchool’s MSIM program fuses technology and data-driven decision-making. Post-graduation, I aspire to be the guiding force for organizations, leading them through the labyrinth of data to make well-informed decisions that will drive both success and a profound positive societal impact.”

Shubham Kumar, MSIM '23

Senior Product Designer, Health Regions & Policies Lab, University of Illinois

“Throughout my time in the program, I had amazing professors, courses that put students first, and a supportive environment that encouraged me to find and pursue my own path. The iSchool opens up a world of possibilities. If you put in the effort, it will support you in reaching your goals.”

Jeremy Carnahan, MSIM '21
Computer Vision Engineer, Precision Planting

"I had a background in data management, but analytics was really what I needed in my previous role. The MSIM class offerings provided me with a variety of options to focus on specific approaches with guidance from the instructors. This flexibility allowed me to tailor the program to suit my career goals, unlike other inflexible curricula that required me to follow a predefined path.”

Divya Tantri, MSIM ’22
Technical Product Manager, Microsoft

“The MSIM program helped me develop a deep understanding of information systems, data management, business intelligence, and related topics. Its industry-related curriculum also gave me a strong foundation in the key areas required for effective product management. In addition, hands-on projects provided me with practical experiences in working on product-related initiatives and applying skills to solve complex problems.”

Jingrui He
Professor and MSIM Program Director

“Our MSIM program is designed to train the next generation of information professionals with advanced and diverse skill sets. Through our flexible curriculum, these students will not only be exposed to state-of-the-art technology (e.g., AI, machine learning, information consulting) but also gain a deep understanding of the organizational and social challenges around such technology.”

Kameron Wells, MSIM '18
Data Engineer, Baseball Systems, Boston Red Sox

"The iSchool not only allowed me to learn and grow as a data professional but also let me steer my education towards whom I wanted to be. I remember one class, in particular, that gave the opportunity to choose our own datasets, so naturally I chose baseball. This provided me with real-world examples of working in baseball, which I could use as a talking point when applying to jobs in the industry."