Program Overview
University Program Information
The Faculty of Information offers various undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Bachelor of Information, Master of Information, Master of Museum Studies, Combined Degree Program, PhD in Information, and Collaborative Specializations.
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Information
Graduate Programs
- Master of Information
- Master of Museum Studies
- Combined Degree Program
- PhD in Information
- Collaborative Specializations
Master of Information Program
The Master of Information program offers several concentrations, including:
- Archives and Records Management
- Culture and Technology
- Critical Information Policy Studies
- Human-Centred Data Science
- Information Systems and Design
- Knowledge Management and Information Management
- Library and Information Science
- User Experience Design
Information Systems and Design Concentration
The Information Systems and Design (ISD) concentration examines how to analyze, design, and implement the diverse array of systems used to manage all kinds of information in businesses and complex organizations. It emphasizes critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and collaborative decision-making.
Concentration Features
- Acquisition of practical skills and experience with tools for modeling, project management, systems analysis, and systems implementation
- Exploration of the possibilities, constraints, and trade-offs inherent in the design, management, and implementation of digital information systems and media
- Exploration of how to create and enhance innovative, accessible, and adaptable solutions to problems of information practice in constantly changing digital environments
- Engagement in readings, discussions, hands-on projects, and critical debates
- Course material tied to real-life situations in business, management, health, and diverse computational environments
Concentration Requirements
For MI students enrolled in 2024 and later:
- Coursework-Only Option: 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), including 2.5 required FCEs and 5.5 elective FCEs
- Thesis Option: 8.0 FCEs, including a thesis (2.0 FCEs), 2.5 required FCEs, a research methods course (0.5 FCE), a reading course (0.5 FCE), and 2.5 elective FCEs
- Co-op Option: 8.0 FCEs, including a co-op (1.0 FCE), 2.5 required FCEs, and 4.5 elective FCEs
For MI students enrolled in 2023 and earlier:
- Required courses: INF1005H, INF1006H, INF1339H, INF1341H, INF1342H, INF1343H, and INF2177H
- Suggested electives: INF2194Y, INF2040H, INF2164H, INF2169H, INF2170H, INF2173H, INF2183H, INF2242H, and INF2313H
Suggested Course Sequence
- Year 1: Complete mandatory ISD courses and 2.0 FCEs in elective courses
- Year 2: Complete 3.5 FCEs in elective courses
Work Integrated Learning
The Faculty of Information offers work-integrated learning opportunities, including the MI Co-op option and practicum courses. The Careers Services team helps students find suitable placements.
MI Co-op Option
MI Practicum
Research Areas
The Faculty of Information has various research areas, including:
- All Research Areas
- Research Groups: Centre for Culture and Technology, Digital Curation Institute, Knowledge Media Design Institute (KMDI)
- Student Research: PhD Dissertations, Master of Information Theses, Master of Museum Studies Theses
- Postdoctoral Fellows: Postdoctoral Fellows Directory
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Faculty of Information is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, offering trainings, workshops, and events, as well as an EDI Complaints process and an EDI Student Initiatives Fund.