University of Michigan School of Information

Program structure for U-M undergraduates

The Accelerated Master’s Degree Program (AMDP) allows high-performing University of Michigan–Ann Arbor undergraduates from any school or college to pursue a Master of Science in Information degree in as few as three academic terms. 

Degree requirements

The MSI normally consists of 48 credits. Through the AMDP, you will complete a reduced requirement of 39 credits of graduate-level coursework to earn your degree:

  • Core courses
  • Mastery prerequisites 
  • Mastery course
  • Internship requirement 
  • Electives

Internship requirement

Through the UMSI internship courses, AMDP students are required to earn at least six credits and able to earn up to nine credits. You must complete two semesters of study with UMSI before you are eligible to earn internship credit. Students typically complete an internship for credit in the summer, but there is flexibility to earn credit during the fall/final term.

International students: You have several options for pursuing an internship, including seeking work authorization through Curricular Practical Training. We recommend meeting with a CDO coach and the International Center advisors early to better understand the options available to you.