49 Information Science Masters Degree Programs

Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies offers online master’s degree programs in information management and library and information science. These interdisciplinary online degree programs engage, empower and educate future leaders to shape our world and expand human capabilities through information.

How do libraries serve their communities? What knowledge and skills do librarians need to ensure equitable access and use of information? How do you preserve history and memories for future generations? How can you help people evaluate the authenticity of information they receive? Explore these questions and more as a Library and Information Science student.

This STEM-designated program is designed for information technology professionals who want to move into a leadership or management position within the IT field.

The master’s programme in information science: digital environments offers both a theoretical and a practical approach to information, providing a unique, holistic approach to information in digital environments. This programme is suitable for students with a Bachelor’s degree in library and information science, information studies, information architecture, archival science, digital humanities, media studies, informatics, systems science or related fields.

Are you interested in information and communication processes? Then you should choose one of the tracks of this Master's degree program. In the MA in Communication & Information Studies, you can choose between different tracks that focus on communication: Communication Studies, Computer Communication, Communication and Education, Information Science, and Digital Humanities.

The MSc in Information Studies (IS) programme blends theory and practice to meet the growing demand for skilled information professionals. It equips students with expertise across the breadth of the field, from library science to information analytics, preparing them to lead and innovate in the digital and AI-driven economy.

Department of Information Science is concerned with how information is generated, organised, circulated and used in society.The departments focuses on the following research areas:

The Master in Information Science (MCI) provides advanced training in Information Science, aimed at anyone wishing to pursue a professional or research career in this area. This master’s degree is the joint responsibility of the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Arts and has the objective of providing solid scientific training, ensuring excellent preparation for the exercise of a profession that is embodied in the ability to discover, evaluate, organize, provide access and preserve information, regardless of its format or support, in different contexts of use.

Serve as a steward of your community's history. Earn a Master of Library and Information Science online from University of Denver's ALA-accredited program in as few as 21 months. With no GRE required, apply now to learn to empower your community by improving information access and promoting intellectual freedom.

The MIT ICT Information Science degree empowers the next generation of information specialists, including librarians and allied professionals, across the globe to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This degree is offered as a fully online programme with no contact sessions. Classes are presented live using Blackboard Collaborate and are recorded. Although live online class attendance is recommended it is not compulsory and students can listen to the recorded sessions in their own time.

The MSc in Information Science and Technology Management (MSc in ISTM) is a curriculum-evolution of the long-established full-time programme of MSc in Information and Technology Management. It is designed to equip students with business and management principles and practices of information technology as well as in-depth related technical knowledge and broad business skills for pursuing a successful career in many parts of the world.

Information security is essential in today's digital landscape. The master's program "Information Security Management" offers practical training for experienced professionals, based on international standards and many years of expertise in the field of IT security.

This Master’s in Information Sciences equips you with the skills and expertise to excel as a highly capable ICT professional or a committed researcher. Develop advanced competencies in designing and implementing sustainable digital solutions for businesses and organisations, and become a sought-after expert in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

The Department is proposing the change of programme title to MSc Computer and Information Engineering, effective startingthe 2026 cohort, and subject to the approval of the University. More details about the change will be released in due course.

The final objective of the "University Master's Degree in Research in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)" is for students to acquire a solid methodological, scientific and technological base in the field of ICT both generally and through various specialisations, as well as training in research techniques. Completion of the Master's will allow students to opt for jobs that require higher qualifications and specialisation, and will fundamentally be a starting point for a career in research activities, which should be complemented by the development of a Doctoral Thesis.