Master of Science in Information Management (MS/IM)

Find Your Niche

Exemplary Placement Ratios
95% of MS/IM 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.

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 MS/IM helps you identify your dream job and then positions you for a successful career.

What are the requirements for admission?

The MS/IM 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 MS/IM degree program is now test-optional for the standardized test requirement (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 2023 admission, applications are due on January 1, 2023.
At this time, applications are only being accepted for the MS/IM on-campus program.
Visit the Graduate College's application page, review the information, and select the "Apply Now" button.

Where do our students get jobs?

Capital One
PayPal
Caterpillar
Amazon
Uber Technologies

Hear from others

Zoe Kaler, MS/IM '18
Senior User Experience (UX) designer, West Monroe

"The iSchool is aware of the rapidly changing technology landscape and prepares students accordingly. I was exposed to so many technologies as an MS/IM student, and once I entered the tech world, I was ready to adapt when necessary."

Niharika Gurjar
MS/IM Student

"I chose the iSchool because of its wide range of courses and flexible curriculum. The School offers courses that strike a perfect balance between technical and managerial subjects. I am currently working with AGCO in the Research Park as a cybersecurity analyst and see myself working in the field of analytics or consulting."

Mark McCarthy MS/IM '18
Quality Assurance Engineering, University of Illinois System, & Co-Creator of Access Illinois WebApp

"There's a deluge of information in society today with lots of knowledge and resources available, but much of it not accessible—either physically accessible to those who need it in different formats or a lack of an access point for certain communities. Through the MS/IM program, I was able to expand my skills to the accessibility realm, allowing me to bring information management to the next level."

Anish Pai
MS/IM Student

"I chose the iSchool because of its strong faculty profile, flexible course curriculum, and the opportunities offered by the Research Park. The U of I has a plethora of student organizations, which means that finding organizations related to one’s field of interest is not difficult. My interests lie in data science, analytics, business intelligence and consulting."

Sandra Franco, MS/IM '18
Data Analyst, Intelligent Medical Objects

"The flexibility of the MS/IM program allowed me to take coursework relevant to my interest in natural language processing, such as text mining, data cleaning, ontology development, database design, and information storage and retrieval. I was able to apply what I learned to land a more technical role in my company."

Kameron Wells, MS/IM '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."

Muhammad Ibrahim Mian
MS/IM Student
"With world class faculty and a wide array of courses to choose from, you get to learn something new every day. Apart from that, the iSchool partners with students to help them in any way possible, whether it be academic or career counseling, the team is always available to help you."