Program Overview

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University Programs

The university offers various programs for students, including undergraduate and graduate programs.

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

PhD in Information Program

The PhD in Information program provides students with advanced research training and is designed to produce scholars who can contribute to the development of the field.

Course Description

Introduction to Statistics for Data Science

This course provides an introduction to statistics and statistical methods, emphasizing the application of statistical concepts and methods. It is designed for students with little or no familiarity with statistics in the Master of Information program, aiming to build a solid foundation for advanced data science courses. The course covers the use of quantitative methods to describe real-world situations, making ethical inferences and decisions based on statistical results, and developing critical thinking skills to assess the value and limitations of measures and statistical estimates. Lab sessions are included to provide hands-on experience with data handling and regression analysis.

Program Requirements

The Master of Information program requires students to fulfill the "Technical" Professional Requirement, which can be met by taking courses such as Introduction to Statistics for Data Science.

Research Areas

The university's research areas include:

• All Research Areas
• Research Groups, such as:
  • Centre for Culture and Technology
  • Digital Curation Institute
  • Knowledge Media Design Institute (KMDI)
• Student Research, including:
  • PhD Dissertations
  • Master of Information Theses
  • Master of Museum Studies Theses
• Postdoctoral Fellows Directory

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The university 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.

Career Services

The university's career services provide support for students, including career services for students, practicum and co-op opportunities, and career services for employers and partners.