Master of Science in Information
Build solutions that work for people, organizations and society.
UMSI's Master of Science in Information program prepares you to solve complex challenges with purposeful technology — whether you're designing user interfaces, building software, digitizing collections or modeling large-scale data. This includes applying AI where it can do the most good, guided by faculty leading the field.
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Program info
Next term:
Fall 2027
Average time to degree:
Two years
Program location:
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
North Campus
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
- Recommended 3.0 GPA minimum
- No GRE
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Choose from five pathways
User Experience Research and Design
Learn to uncover user needs and design effective experiences. You'll apply research and design methods to prototype solutions and communicate with stakeholders.
Libraries, Archives and Knowledge Environments in Society
Prepare to take on leadership roles in libraries, archives and museums. You'll develop skills in information and technology that will allow you to preserve knowledge and advance equity.
Product Management
Lead the development of new products and services through strategy, user research and human-centered design, entering one of the most versatile and in-demand roles in technology.
Information and Data Analytics
Learn to collect, analyze and visualize complex data at scale. You'll apply methods from machine learning, statistics and information retrieval to enable data-driven decision making.
User-Centered Application Development
Build human-centered digital products using agile methods. You'll combine skills in full-stack development, UX research and design, and prototyping to deliver innovative, scalable solutions.
What can I do with an MSI degree?
Data engineer. Product designer. UX researcher. Digital archivist. Business analyst.
You'll graduate ready to adapt as technologies and industries evolve, with a skillset that is highly in demand: You know how to use data, design and technology to deliver results, serve people and anticipate what's next.
$95K
average private sector salary
90%
job satisfaction
$91K
average salary overall
Work with clients
Develop mastery through real-world projects, sourced by a dedicated office that partners with more than 100 organizations each year. You'll graduate with a portfolio that shows employers what you can do.
Explore engaged learning
Learn from leaders
UMSI faculty come from more than 30 academic disciplines — from computer science to library science to public health. They shape national conversations, redefine industries and drive sustainable change in partnership with communities.
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Launch your career
You'll be supported from day one through personalized career coaching, internship courses and access to a strong network of UMSI and U-M alumni. Our goal isn't just helping you land your first job — it's a lifetime of career success.
Explore career support
You might be asking...
Who is the MSI program right for?
Do I need a specific undergraduate degree?
What makes a strong MSI application?
From UMSI to...
UX leader driving business through human insight
"This is my dream job. I lead a team combining UX research, behavioral science, population science and marketing insights. We're studying the full user journey from brand awareness, which is something companies don't normally do. I don't know of anybody else in the industry with this type of role, and I absolutely love it."
MARTA REY BABARRO (MSI '05),
VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH
AND INSIGHTS AT ZILLOW
Next steps
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