Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Ottawa offers a Master of Science in Information (MIS) program, accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).

Program Overview

The MIS program is a two-year master's program that provides students with a broad range of knowledge and skills related to information management and services, as well as information policy development and administration.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program work in professional positions as librarians, archivists, information specialists, analysts, and project coordinators in government libraries, public and university libraries, and government ministries and agencies. They also work in the private sector in technology companies and consulting firms.

Program Features

The program, now in its tenth year, is the only bilingual and bicultural (English and French) program of its kind in Canada. This provides students with a competitive advantage in the job market, both in the National Capital Region and in other communities across Canada where services are offered in both official languages.

Accreditation

The program received continued accreditation from the American Library Association (ALA) in January 2022, with the next full review scheduled for autumn 2028.

Program Goals and Objectives

The program has a planning framework that includes annual reports, program goals and priorities, and self-study reports. These documents outline the program's objectives, outcomes, and assessment methods.

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including information management, information services, and information policy.

Program Details

• Program Length: Two years
• Language: Bilingual (English and French)
• Accreditation: American Library Association (ALA)
• Career Opportunities: Librarians, archivists, information specialists, analysts, project coordinators
• Program Features: Bilingual and bicultural, competitive advantage in the job market
• Research Areas: Information management, information services, information policy