University of Otago Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis)) in Information Science
University of Otago

University of Otago

Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis)) in Information Science

Dunedin, New Zealand

MA

1 year

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis)) in Information Science focuses on advanced study and research in information processes, technology, and science. The program emphasizes developing critical thinking, research skills, and an understanding of information systems' role in society.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore various career paths, including roles as information scientists, data analysts, library managers, or information technology specialists. They can work in academic institutions, libraries, or private organizations, bridging the gap between information and technology.

Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis)) in Information Science

The MA by thesis

The thesis option normally requires at least one year of full-time study and entails completion of a thesis. The thesis is a major piece of supervised research of up to 40,000 words on a topic of current interest.

The primary aim of the MA by thesis Program is to develop in a candidate skills needed to identify a significant topic, design and implement an extended piece of research, and present the findings in a form acceptable to an expert readership.

What is Information Science?

Information Science sits at the intersection of technology, people and organisations. It is a broad discipline that combines solid technical foundations with an understanding of the ways in which organisations use information.

Information scientists analyse, develop, integrate, test and evaluate information systems. They also gather, prepare, model and interpret data to support informed decision- making in organisations. Information systems are omnipresent – every organisation depends on usable and reliable information systems.

Information Science is an exciting and rapidly changing discipline – it requires strong foundations and a life-long approach to learning.

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