MSIM Specializations and Classes
Web-based Information Services: Students explore a variety of tools and online solutions that bring people and information together.
Web-based Information Services Electives:
- 6050: Introduction to Computer Programming
- 6420: Introduction to Web Development
- 7430: Building Web-Based Information Services
- 7470: Information Architecture
- 8000: Seminar in Information Policy
Data Analytics: The world is drowning in data yet information "" useful information "" remains in short supply. Students in this specialization learn how to work with databases and large data sets to uncover insights that drive decision-making.
Data Analytics Electives:
- 6050: Introduction to Computer Programming
- 6490: Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
- 7491: Data Analytics
- 7492: Information Visualization
- 8000: Seminar in Information Policy
Health and Scientific Data Management: Health, science, and research have witnessed an explosion of data! To meet these unique data challenges, the Health and Scientific Data Management specialization prepares an information workforce with the needed skills to be successful in data-intensive environments. Graduates can explore opportunities as a data analyst, health informatician, data detective, or research data librarian. The valuable knowledge and skills you will gain from this specialization can contribute to and support health care, teaching, research, policy development, management, and scientific transformation.
Health and Scientific Data Management Electives:
- 6050: Introduction to Computer Programming
- 7491: Data Analytics
- 7492: Information Visualization
- 7610: Health Sciences Information Services and Resources
- 7620: Health Informatics
- 8000: Seminar in Information Policy
User Experience: Do you want to work at the intersection of people and technology? Students in this specialization learn to understand today's users of online communities and digital media and to design or improve online services for their organizations. Well-designed sites are enjoyed by their users "" and they come back again and again.
User Experience Electives:
- 6050: Introduction to Computer Programming
- 6420: Introduction to Web Development
- 7470: Information Architecture
- 7500: Information Behavior
- 7940: Human Computer Interaction