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The Master of Information (MI) program enables students to investigate the vast field of information and knowledge management through comprehensive study. Students can select from five specialized tracks: Library & Information Science, Archives & Records Management, Human-Centered Data Science, User Experience Design, or Information Systems & Design. Additionally, the Faculty of Information offers a dual-degree pathway, allowing simultaneous enrollment in both the Master of Information and Master of Museum Studies programs. This cutting-edge interdisciplinary curriculum thoroughly examines information and knowledge management across all dimensions. MI alumni emerge as sought-after professionals equipped to drive advancements in information architecture, organization, storage, retrieval, distribution, preservation, and governance. Their profound awareness of societal needs opens doors to diverse career paths spanning every industry and sector.
An appropriate bachelor's degree with at least a B average (3.0 GPA) from a university recognized by the University of Toronto.
The bachelor's degree must normally contain at least 75% academic credits — ?that is, courses that are not professional, practical, technical, or vocational. Courses such as studio art, drama or music performance, theology, education, or undergraduate courses in library science are not normally considered to be sufficiently academic in content for admission purposes.
Applicants who meet current admission requirements and who hold a BLS degree from the University of Toronto, or its equivalent from an approved university, may be admitted to the MI program with advanced standing. Such students may be required to take additional courses if certain requisite instruction is lacking.
The English language requirement may be satisfied using one of the following tests:
?????????Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): a minimum required score of 7.5 overall with 7.5 on the writing section and 7.0 on the speaking section.
Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): a minimum required score of 95 overall with 41 on the writing component, 27 on the reading component, and 27 on the listening component.?
English Language Program, U of T School of Continuing Studies with an overall score of A in Academic English Level 60.