The Information Management at Wayne State University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Detroit , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.

About Master of Information Management

Are you interested in the intersection of people, data and technology? Today, information is a crucial resource for employees in all industries.

The Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) at the Wayne State University School of Information Sciences will prepare students to be successful in data-intensive and user-centric environments in the information technology industry.

"There isn't an organization today that doesn't depend on information as an important strategic resource. And that is only going to increase as we move into the future, so the more information literate you are, the more marketable you will be for organizations throughout your entire career." – Professor Stephen Bajjaly

We prepare students to support data-driven problem solving and decision making in diverse fields.

In the growing field of Information Management, there is a need for professionals who understand complex social and organizational issues. Information managers work in all industries at the intersection of people, technology, processes and data that enable our data-driven society to function.

"I specialized in data analytics because I wanted to use my archival background, but work in a growing field that would have more career opportunities. As an archivist, I worked with historic records. I wanted to shift my focus to current and future trends in information management. SIS has a great deal to offer data analytics students. The program encourages team work and communication." – Alumna Paula Montgomery, Research Consultant at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

Requirements & Practicum

The 30-credit (10 course) MSIM degree includes 5 required courses (4 courses plus a capstone practicum) and 5 elective courses, organized into a variety of specializations. Students are free to combine elective courses from the various specializations to craft a customized Plan of Work that satisfies the student's particular needs.

Students are required to complete a practicum – a 3-credit class that integrates students' classroom learning with real-world work experience. A practicum coordinator places students with a relevant host institution under the direction of an information management professional.

Our program is offered completely online and is ideal for working professionals.

Specializations

Web-based Information Services – Explore a variety of tools and online solutions that bring people and information together.
Heath Informatics and Data Management – Contribute to and support teams in healthcare, teaching, research, policy development, management and scientific transformation.
Data Analytics – Work with large data sets to uncover insights that drive decision making.
User Experience – Understand users of online communities and digital media to design or improve online services for their organizations.

Learning Outcomes

Through core classes and a variety of specializations, students will develop the skills necessary to assess, adopt and utilize information technologies to obtain insights and develop positive user experiences.

Our students learn how to:

Utilize and assess technologies for the creation, production, manipulation, modeling, mining, analysis, control, distribution, access and use of information.
Leverage databases and datasets to uncover and present insights that drive decision-making.
Apply principles and methods towards assessing and designing information services and products for better user experiences.
Analyze how information policies affect information creation, production, control, protection, distribution, access, use and evaluation in different socio-technical contexts.
Develop independent learning skills and appreciate the need for lifelong learning of information technologies.

Career Paths

Information managers use leading-edge technology solutions, oversee people and processes, and manage large datasets to support data-driven decision making in all types of businesses, including government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Information managers act as data stewards to ensure that information is accurate, current, complete and secure.

Potential Jobs:

Data scientist
Content strategist
Social media analyst
Market research analyst
Digital marketing specialist
UX researcher/designer
Emerging technology services librarian
Computer systems analyst or administrator
Software developer

"I would recommend a career in information management because it represents the foundation of our modern economy. Wherever you look, information is something that is key to everything that we do now." – Alumnus Daren Hubbard, Vice President for Information Technology at the Georgia Institute of Technology

Want More Information?

Thank you for your interest in the School of Information Sciences. We would like to provide you with a Prospective Student Packet that contains useful information about our academic programs and career opportunities in the information profession.

Please complete this form to receive an information packet by mail as well as a link to download the digital version.

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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Information Management at Wayne State University

Entry Requirements

International applicants must complete the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, including all state and external/internal examinations required for the degree. Some three-year general degrees (from Canada, India, Pakistan, France, Lebanon, etc.) may not be equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree. However, if you have completed an honors degree, additional undergraduate coursework beyond the three-year bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree, you may be considered for admission.

If you are applying to a master's program, your minimum undergraduate GPA must be 2.75 or its equivalent in upper division coursework. If you are applying to a doctoral program, your minimum undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or its equivalent in upper division coursework.

Submit your transcript(s)

To begin the application review, upload unofficial copies of English-translated international transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you earned a bachelor's degree or higher, including Mark Sheets, if applicable. If you are admitted, you must submit an official course-by-course academic evaluation of your completed bachelor's degree.

Demonstrate English proficiency

Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English proficiency by meeting the minimum requirements. You are required to submit an official qualifying score meeting minimum Graduate School requirements. Send official test scores to Wayne State University Graduate Admissions, using the school code 1898.

To begin the application review, upload an unofficial copy of your English proficiency test score(s). Once admitted, an official test score must be submitted to Graduate Admissions.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Information Management at Wayne State University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Master of Information Management at Wayne State University

You should apply as an international student if you are not a permanent resident or citizen of the United States. You should also apply under this status if you have graduated from a secondary institution and completed pre-university educational curricula in your own country.

International students can apply for 2023 using the undergraduate admission application.
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or if you are a U.S. Citizen living in Canada, apply for 2023 using the undergraduate admissions application.

Graduate students

Those interested in pursuing a graduate degree, visit the Graduate School website and apply.

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions if you have questions about the application process.