Program Overview

Program Details

The Master of Information Studies (MIS) program at the University of Ottawa has specific requirements and admission criteria.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the MIS program, applicants must have:

• A 4-year Honors Bachelor Degree or the equivalent, with a B average
• Demonstrated competence in French and English
• Computer literacy

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must demonstrate their proficiency in both languages with a B in comprehension in both French and English from the Federal Government language exam. An F7 and E7 on the OLBI (University of Ottawa's Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute) exam is also acceptable.

Application Deadlines

For Canadian students, the application deadline is:

• April 1st for admission in the Fall of that year
• September 15th for admission in the Winter of the following year

For international students, the deadline is:

• February 1st for the Fall of that year
• May 1st for admission in the Winter of the following year

Career Prospects

The MIS program has a strong track record of employment, with 83% of graduates finding full-time employment within 6 months of graduation.

Program Overview

The MIS program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in information studies, preparing them for careers in a variety of fields. The program is offered by the School of Information Studies, which is part of the Faculty of Arts.

Research Areas

The School of Information Studies has a strong research focus, with faculty members engaged in a range of research areas, including:

• Information management
• Knowledge management
• Library and information science
• Archives and records management

Academic Support

The University of Ottawa provides a range of academic support services to students, including:

• Academic advising
• Career counseling
• Language support
• Academic writing help

Facilities and Resources

The University of Ottawa has a range of facilities and resources available to students, including:

• State-of-the-art libraries
• Computer labs
• Research centers and institutes
• Student unions and organizations