Library and Information Studies: Distance Delivered Program, M.A. Postgraduate Program By University of Wisconsin-Madison |Top Universities

Library and Information Studies: Distance Delivered Program, M.A.

Subject Ranking

# 51-70QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

33,150 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Library and Information ManagementMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The UW–Madison Online Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies offered by the Information School (iSchool), combines a top research university academic experience with strong community, excellence in career and academic advising, and personal attention. You will learn to use, develop, and manage cutting-edge technologies to promote information access and use, and data management. The 39-credit program includes a one-week residency at the beginning of the first year, which allows you to meet and work with faculty, staff, and members of your cohort. Orientation and training will prepare you to be an effective online learner. Our Online Master’s Degree balances flexibility for students with a high-quality academic program and dedicated career services and advising staff. A required 120-hour field-experience practicum, near your home, prepares you to apply what you learn in a real-world setting, while polishing your career skills and gaining real-world experience.

Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The UW–Madison Online Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies offered by the Information School (iSchool), combines a top research university academic experience with strong community, excellence in career and academic advising, and personal attention. You will learn to use, develop, and manage cutting-edge technologies to promote information access and use, and data management. The 39-credit program includes a one-week residency at the beginning of the first year, which allows you to meet and work with faculty, staff, and members of your cohort. Orientation and training will prepare you to be an effective online learner. Our Online Master’s Degree balances flexibility for students with a high-quality academic program and dedicated career services and advising staff. A required 120-hour field-experience practicum, near your home, prepares you to apply what you learn in a real-world setting, while polishing your career skills and gaining real-world experience.

Admission requirements

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All applicants must: Have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution - an undergraduate program that includes breadth in liberal arts and sciences is required AND Have an undergraduate degree in any major. Undergraduate coursework in library and information studies should not be so extensive as to dilute the liberal arts component of the bachelor’s degree.The GRE is not required, nor are submitted scores considered. To apply: Online application, Resume, Statement of purpose or reason for graduate study, and Contact information for three references.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

33,150 USD
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International Students

33,150 USD
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