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Master of Science in Information

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Decide with data. Design for people. 

UMSI’s Master of Science in Information program prepares information professionals to create data-driven solutions and purposeful technology. 

Graduates go on to pursue exciting careers wherever their skills are needed, which is just about everywhere — from top tech and finance companies to cultural heritage institutions and nonprofits. 

$90K Average Salary | 95% Employed | 90% Job Satisfaction

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Sustain the past. Create the future. 

Whether your goal is to become a socially driven data analyst, a forward-thinking archivist or an equity-minded UX designer, you’ll find a home at UMSI, where a strong ethical grounding meets a “sky is the limit” mentality. 

As an MSI student, you will specialize in an area of interest that speaks to who you are and where you’re going. Through your coursework, you will develop the advanced technical skills to address evolving challenges in your field. 

User experience research and design
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“I felt like there must be a place where I could intervene that is adjacent to law, adjacent to policy, but comes from a different perspective — where I could work on these issues in a creative way. UX ticked all of those boxes.”

—Rachael Zuppke (MSI ’25)

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“In a library, you're not selling people anything. At the end of the day, all I want to do is connect students, and really anyone who comes into the library, to the resources they need.”

—Austin Book (MSI ’25)

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"One of my main goals coming into this program was to improve my technical skills to become a better designer. I'm excited to see how I can apply these skills in meaningful ways to explore new possibilities in the fields of UX and technology." 

—Shamita Rao (MSI '26)

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“As a big data student, I'm looking forward to helping to design and build a database and interactive maps for our client to help reduce nutrient pollution in Lake Erie. It’s a great opportunity to make a real difference at the intersections of information science, data science and environmental science."

—Alex Kutsupis (MSI ’25)

Meet MSI students

 

Program highlights


Work with clients

UMSI partners with industry, nonprofit and educational organizations to provide students with engaged learning opportunities. Through client-based projects, students gain real experience, while organizations gain real solutions.

Learn from faculty who are changing the game 

UMSI faculty conduct leading research on issues like data privacy, algorithmic bias, the LGBTQ+ experience online and digital health inequities. They drive policy change, partner with communities in Michigan and beyond, and work to expand access to technology and information. You’ll find that they bring this same level of commitment to their teaching and mentorship — and often a sense of play. 

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“I’m fascinated by how technology, particularly gaming, impacts our lives and communities. Many people turn to gaming as a refuge from everyday life, a safe haven or a place to unwind. While gaming can provide these opportunities, it can also serve as a barrier or be oppressive.”

—Kishonna Gray, professor of information

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“Where human forces are positive and capable, technology improves outcomes, but where human forces are negative, indifferent or dysfunctional, even the best technology doesn’t lead to good results. Artificial intelligence is no exception.”

—Kentaro Toyama, W. K. Kellogg Professor of Community Information

Get to know faculty

 

Get personalized career support

UMSI has a team of career development experts devoted to supporting students from orientation to commencement. The Career Development Office offers career coaching, internship courses, workshops on effective job search skills, interview preparation, and a robust on-campus recruiting program.
 

Enjoy space to grow
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Beginning in fall 2025, the MSI program will be centered in the new state-of-the-art Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building on U-M’s North Campus. With maker spaces and modern classrooms and labs, the Leinweber makes space for bold ideas and collaboration across disciplines. 

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