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University of Michigan School of Information Programs

The University of Michigan School of Information offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in information science.

Bachelor of Science in Information

The Bachelor of Science in Information program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of information science. The program requires students to complete a minimum of 128 credits, including coursework in information theory, computer science, and statistics.

• How to Apply:
  • Current U-M students
  • Transfer students
  • Preferred admit students
• Connect with Us:
  • High school students
  • U-M first-years
  • U-M sophomores or above
  • Transfer students
• New Transfers:
  • UMSI Community College Summer Institute
• Tuition and Funding:
  • Information on tuition and funding options for undergraduate students
• Curriculum:
  • Coursework in information theory, computer science, and statistics
• Career Outcomes:
  • Information on career outcomes for Bachelor of Science in Information graduates
• Internships:
  • Information on internship opportunities for undergraduate students
• Accelerated Master's Degree Program:
  • Information on the accelerated master's degree program for undergraduate students

Master of Science in Information

The Master of Science in Information program is designed to provide students with advanced training in the field of information science. The program requires students to complete a minimum of 48 credits, including coursework in information theory, computer science, and statistics.

• How to Apply:
  • MSI fee waiver information
• Connect with Us:
  • Information on connecting with the Master of Science in Information program
• Tuition and Funding:
  • Information on tuition and funding options for graduate students
  • UMSI scholarships
    • UMSI Go Blue Graduate Scholarship
  • Fellowships:
    • UMSI Achievement Fellowship
    • Joyce Bonk Assistantship
  • GSI/GSRA/GSSA opportunities
  • Student employment
  • External funding
• Curriculum:
  • Coursework in information theory, computer science, and statistics
  • Specializations:
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Libraries, Archives, and Knowledge Environments in Society (LAKES)
    • UX Research and Design
    • User-Centered Agile Development
• Dual Degree Programs:
  • Master of Science in Information/Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Science in Information/JD
  • Master of Science in Information/Master of Public Policy
  • Master of Science in Information/Master of Social Work
• Accelerated Master's Degree Program:
  • Information on the accelerated master's degree program for graduate students
• Internships:
  • Information on internship opportunities for graduate students
• Career Outcomes:
  • Information on career outcomes for Master of Science in Information graduates
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University Partnership:
  • Information on the partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Master of Health Informatics

The Master of Health Informatics program is designed to provide students with advanced training in the field of health informatics. The program requires students to complete a minimum of 48 credits, including coursework in health informatics, computer science, and statistics.

• How to Apply:
  • MHI fee waiver information
• Connect with Us:
  • Information on connecting with the Master of Health Informatics program
• Curriculum:
  • Coursework in health informatics, computer science, and statistics
• Internships:
  • Information on internship opportunities for graduate students
• Tuition and Funding:
  • Information on tuition and funding options for graduate students
  • Health Informatics Achievement Fellowship
  • UMSI Go Blue Graduate Scholarship
• Career Outcomes:
  • Information on career outcomes for Master of Health Informatics graduates

Master of Applied Data Science

The Master of Applied Data Science program is designed to provide students with advanced training in the field of data science. The program requires students to complete a minimum of 48 credits, including coursework in data science, computer science, and statistics.

• How to Apply:
  • MADS admission assessments
  • MADS assessment waiver information
  • MADS fee waiver information
• Curriculum:
  • Coursework in data science, computer science, and statistics
• Tuition and Funding:
  • Information on tuition and funding options for graduate students
• Connect with Us:
  • Information on connecting with the Master of Applied Data Science program
• Frequently Asked Questions:
  • Information on frequently asked questions about the Master of Applied Data Science program

PhD in Information

The PhD in Information program is designed to provide students with advanced training in the field of information science. The program requires students to complete a minimum of 72 credits, including coursework in information theory, computer science, and statistics.

• How to Apply:
  • Fee waiver information
• Degree Components:
  • Information on the components of the PhD in Information program
• PhD Student Funding:
  • UMSI Dean's Fellowship
• Doctoral Student Research and Scholarship:
  • Information on research and scholarship opportunities for PhD students
• Prospective Faculty Advisors for PhD Students:
  • Information on prospective faculty advisors for PhD students
• Career Support and Career Outcomes:
  • Information on career support and outcomes for PhD graduates
• Connect with Us:
  • Information on connecting with the PhD in Information program

Undergraduate Minors

The University of Michigan School of Information offers undergraduate minors in information science.

Incoming Exchange

The University of Michigan School of Information offers incoming exchange programs for international students.

Courses

The University of Michigan School of Information offers a range of courses in information science, including:

• Process to Enroll in UMSI Classes
• Mastery Courses
• Special Topics Courses
• Credit-Based Internship Courses
• Independent Study Courses
• Dissertation Courses (Pre-Candidate and Candidate)
• Research Seminar in Information
• Credit Hour Policy

Non-Degree Offerings

The University of Michigan School of Information offers non-degree programs, including:

• Graduate Certificates:
  • Graduate Certificate in Automotive User Experience
  • Graduate Certificate in Extended Reality (XR)
  • Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
• Online Offerings:
  • Course Series
  • Individual Online Courses

Graduate Certificate in Automotive User Experience

The Graduate Certificate in Automotive User Experience is designed to provide students with advanced training in the field of automotive user experience.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Automotive User Experience, students will be able to:

• Identify the key differences between automotive UX and other digital interfaces
• Apply UX principles to automotive interface design
• Conduct basic UX research for automotive applications
• Design high-fidelity designs for in-vehicle interfaces
• Work with industry tools and standards
• Present UX work in a professional context

Certificate Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Automotive User Experience requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework, including:

• One 3-credit foundational course
• 12 additional credits of elective coursework

Core Course

• SI 594: Automotive User Experience (3 credits)

Elective Coursework

• 12 credits from the following approved list of coursework:
  • SI 511: Concept to Market: Foundations in Product Management (3 credits)
  • SI 520: Graphic Design (3 credits)
  • SI 552: Introduction to Accessibility (3 credits)
  • SI 582: Interaction Design (3 credits)
  • SI 588: Principles of User Experience (3 credits)
  • SI 611: Advanced Automotive Visual Design (3 credits)
  • SI 611: Advanced Interaction Design (3 credits)
  • SI 612: Pervasive Interaction Design (3 credits)
  • URP 560: Transportation & Land Use Planning (3 credits)
  • URP 561: Public Policy & Transportation (3 credits)
  • URP 562: Active Transportation Planning for Biking & Walking (3 credits)
  • MECHENG 561: Design of Digital Control Systems (3 credits)
  • MECHENG 568: Vehicle Control Systems (3 credits)
  • EECS 460: Control Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
  • NAVARCH 565: Self-Driving Cars: Perception and Control (3 credits)

Declaring the Automotive UX Certificate

The graduate certificate in Automotive UX is open to all graduate students at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Graduating with the Automotive UX Certificate

Once you have completed all of the requirements for the Automotive UX Certificate, you will submit the Auto UX Certificate Completion form.

Double-Counting Policy

The Graduate Certificate in Automotive UX follows the double-counting policy of the Rackham Graduate School.

Course Seats and Permissions

Students pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Automotive UX are not guaranteed seats in any courses, and plan for backup options in the event that their primary choices are not available.