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Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) ( http://www.ischool.washington.edu/msim/)
The MSIM program is a professional, mid-career degree integrating the areas of information management and information technology and it is administered on Fridays and Saturdays. The signature and focus of the MSIM is a "human-centered perspective," i.e., the use of information and technology to meet the "information needs of human beings" engaged in any endeavor.

Program Length
The program may be completed in approximately two years.
Entrance Requirements
Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited institution; Transcripts of all academic study; Recommended GPA of at least 3.0 in last 90 quarter (60 semester) undergraduate credits; Professional experience; letters of recommendation; Curriculum vitae; personal statement; GRE/GMAT is also required by the Graduate School
TOEFL is required for all international students.
Modality
Classroom--on Friday evenings and Saturdays
Contact Information
Bridget A. D. Warbington, M.Ed.
Student Services Administrator (MSIM)
Information School
University of Washington
Box 352840
Seattle, WA 98195-2840
voicemail: 206.616.2544
fax: 206.616.3152
e-mail: badw@u.washington.edu
 




Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) ( http://www.ischool.washington.edu/mlis/)
The Master of Library and Information Science program is a 63-credit course of study which prepares students to become leaders in various information settings including libraries and business, government, and non-profit organizations. Core courses cover information behavior, information resources, organization of information and documents, information systems and retrieval, the social context of information, management and administration, research methods, and instruction and training in library and information environments.

Program Length
The full-time, day program can be completed in approximately two years. The evening part-time program and the distance program may be completed in approximately three years.
Entrance Requirements
Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited institution; Transcripts of all relevant academic study; Recommended GPA of at least 3.0 in last 90 quarter (60 semester) undergraduate credits; Three letters of recommendation; Personal statement including responses to three supplemental questions; GRE is also required by the Graduate School
TOEFL is required for all international students
Modality
(1) Full-Time (Day) On-Campus Program
(2) Part-Time (Evening) On-Campus Program
(3) Distance Learning MLIS Program to begin Autumn 2002
Contact Information
Lynnea Erickson
Student Services Administrator (MLIS)
Information School
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
206-685-6698
e-mail: lerick@u.washington.edu
   
   
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