Program Overview

Information Management, Master of Information Management (M.I.M.)

The Master of Information Management (M.I.M.) program requires successful completion of 36 credit hours of academic work with at least a B average (3.0 GPA). Full-time students complete the program in 24 months, while part-time students typically complete the program in two to three academic years. Students may take courses in daytime and evening and may switch between part-time and full-time enrollment. However, all coursework must be finished within five calendar years of the first registration.

Program Requirements

• All M.I.M. students must complete four core courses, which provide a foundation of skills and knowledge related to information, technology, user analysis, and management.
• These courses must be completed within the student's first 18 credits in the program.
• The M.I.M. core courses include:
  • INFM600: Information Environments
  • INFM603: Information Technology and Organizational Context
  • INFM605: Users and Use Context
  • INFM612: Management Concepts and Principles for Information Professionals

Electives and Focus Areas

• After completing the M.I.M. core courses, all students are required to complete a set of electives that provide depth of knowledge in one or more areas of information management expertise.
• The M.I.M. program offers a variety of focus areas and specialization guidelines, which provide students with examples of ways their M.I.M. elective coursework can be organized to meet their educational and professional goals.
• The program offers seven focus areas:
  • Cyber threat intelligence
  • Data science and analytics
  • Game and entertainment analytics
  • Information risk management
  • Smart cities and connected communities
  • Strategic management
  • Technology development
• Two specialization tracks are also available:
  • Information Analysis - with a focus on either Data Analytics or Strategic Management and Technology Design
  • Technology Development

Individualized Program Plan and Thesis Option

• If students are interested in developing a general course of study, there is an option for the Individualized Program Plan.
• There is also an option for writing a thesis through the Information Management Research track.

Course List

• Required courses:
  • INFM600: Information Environments (3 credits)
  • INFM603: Information Technology and Organizational Context (3 credits)
  • INFM605: Users and Use Context (3 credits)
  • INFM612: Management Concepts and Principles for Information Professionals (3 credits)
• Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements:
  • Select one of the following:
    • Thesis: INFM799: Master's Thesis Research (6 credits)
    • Non-Thesis:
      • INFM736: Information Management Experience (6 credits)
      • INFM737: Information Management Capstone Experience (6 credits)
• Specialization Options:
  • Select one of the following:
    • Data Analytics (18 credits)
    • Strategic Management (18 credits)
    • Technology Development (18 credits)
    • Information Management Research (18 credits) (Thesis option only)
    • Individualized Program Plan (18 credits) (Non-thesis option only)
• Total Credits: 36

Program Completion

The M.I.M. program can be completed in 24 months for full-time students and two to three academic years for part-time students. All coursework must be finished within five calendar years of the first registration.