Master of Information - Critical Information Policy Studies

The Master of Information (MI) degree program allows students to explore information and knowledge management in all its breadth, depth and richness. There is a choice for everyone among five concentrations: Library & Information Science, Archives & Records Management, Human Centred Data Science, User Experience Design, Information Systems & Design. The Faculty of Information also provides a combined degree program option whereby students may register concurrently in the Master of Information and Master of Museum Studies programs. This innovative multi-disciplinary program explores information and knowledge management in all its breadth, depth and richness. MI graduates are the next generation of valued professionals, able to lead the progression of information design, organization, storage, access and retrieval, dissemination, preservation, conservation and management. With a deep understanding of the needs of society, career opportunities are found across all industries and sectors.
Our globalizing information society needs a new breed of professional specifically trained in critical approaches to the study of information in all its manifestations. In a world of increasingly ubiquitous and perpetually innovating information and communications technologies where no aspect of our lives as citizens, workers and consumers is untouched by their influence, governments and businesses alike demand professionals who can make sense of fundamental social change in the transition from the old analog world to the new digital one.
CIPS professionals identify, critically describe and interpret all aspects of the information life-cycle and within the full range of social contexts. They work within the public and private sectors to ensure the creation of beneficial policies, programs, and strategies. They grapple with issues that include: the digital divide, open data, open government, data protection, privacy, intellectual property, surveillance, cyber security, telecommunication policy, copyright, and consumer rights. Similarly, they critically investigate the use of body scanners, cloud computing, Facebook, Google Street View, social networking, and emerging technologies on which we are increasingly relying.

Your supporting documents, i.e statement of intent, CV/Resume, transcripts and references should be submitted separately for each application and geared toward that specific program.
A mid-B equivalent is required for consideration (3.3 / 4.0 GPA cGPA or final year).
Presenting a mid-B average does not guarantee admissions.
While work experience is invaluable personal and professional experience, it cannot be a substitute for academic requirements. For admission to the Faculty of Information standardized tests (such as GMAT or GRE) are not required or requested, and will not be considered.
Transcript(s) are required from ALL post-secondary institutions attended for all studies started, completed or attempted, even if no degree was awarded. This includes transfer credits, exchanges or courses taken on letter of permission, even if not used toward your degree.
A Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resum
Statement of Interest
Two academic references are required

Test of English as a Foreign Language
Internet-based Test (iBT) overall score: 107/120 speaking section: 24/30, writing section: 27/30
Paper-based Test overall score: 600 Test of Written English (TWE): 5.5
IELTS - overall score: 7.5 Writing: 7.5, Speaking: 7