Master of Information Management

The Master of Information Management (MIM) program at the College of Information Studies, Maryland's iSchool prepares graduates to be industry leaders in information science and technology, maximizing the value of information management solutions and empowering organizations through the optimized decision-making process. Drawing from management, computer science, information systems, and information science, the MIM program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully meet users information needs, lead efforts to develop organizations' information management capabilities, develop and deploy emerging technologies, and manage high-value information resources. The specific goals of the MIM program are to: Prepare professionals for leadership positions that bridge the gap between technology-oriented staff, functional personnel, and management, Address the growing need for skilled information professionals who can strategically manage information and technology assets to fulfill critical information needs in organizations, Provide leadership in the information management field through the study of ethical, political, social, and technical issues related to information management in modern society, Assist organizations in the formation of information policies, development and application of information systems and services, and the use of information management technologies and methods.

Unofficial transcripts may be submitted initially. Official transcripts will be required upon admission and enrollment.
Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
Applicants must have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework. If you do not meet this, provide more detail in your Statement of Purpose.
Statement of Purpose: Though the responses to these questions may have some overlap with the Graduate School's statement of purpose applicants may cut and paste, as relevant, from the Graduate School's statement submission.
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students): The minimum TOEFL score for admission into the MIM program is 100.
Letters of Recommendation (3)
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application
The admissions process for the MIM program is designed to determine whether the program is a good fit for student's background, education, and professional development goals. Applications for admission to MIM program are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum B or 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale on all academic work attempted for consideration,
Strength of the three (3) recommendations from persons able to judge probable success in graduate school,
Strength of applicant statement of purpose, explaining the reasons for undertaking the graduate study at the University of Maryland,
Strength of targeted applicant essay, describing why you are interested in the Masters of Information Management program and why this program is a good fit for your professional/career goals,
Acceptable scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT),
International applicants are required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS scores,
Potential for leadership and innovation in information management as reflect in previously earned graduate degrees and work experience,
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)