Information: Campus Program MS

Master of Science in Information

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Is this program right for you?

The need for technology and data-savvy professionals has never been greater, and graduates of the Master of Science in Information will be prepared and qualified to take on a variety of roles across industries including corporations, startups, nonprofits and government organizations.

Create a pathway into a data, information or applied computing career by increasing your data and information literacy skills
Curriculum balances quantitative with qualitative skills
Build the technical skills needed to understand systems and the critical thinking and design and communication skills
Choose an optional concentration in User Experience Design, Data Analytics/Data Management, or Human Factors in Cybersecurity

Education that works for you

Grow your career in the rapidly expanding field of data and information with a Master of Science in Information.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Information

Commitment

2 years

Tuition

$1,100 per credit

Format

Accelerated

Face-to-face

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program only admits for fall term

Offered by

College of Letters & Science

STEM opt eligible

Yes

Supports F-1 Visa

Yes

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Application deadlines

Fall 2027

Priority deadline: February 15, 2027
Deadline: March 1, 2027

Fall 2028

Priority deadline: February 15, 2028
Deadline: March 1, 2028

Fall 2029

Priority deadline: February 15, 2029
Deadline: March 1, 2029

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Career Outlook: MS Learning Analytics

Join Program Director Julia Rutledge to learn more about career options for students in the MS in Learning Analytics program.

Results that work for you

Information: Campus Option MS

Job titles

Data Analyst
IS Business Automation
Sr. User Experience
Information Security Analyst
Data Scientist
Senior Product Designer
Researcher
Regulatory Coordinator
Personalization Analytics
UI Designer
Data Librarian
Project Manager
User Interface Developer

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What you’ll learn

Build a strong foundation in information science through the Information: Campus Option MS program. You’ll focus on data analysis and user-centered design to manage information effectively and design user-friendly information systems.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →

Foundational information science
Data ethics
Data flow analysis
User experience design

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Review courses and outcomes
Check eligibility requirements
Get help with your application
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Email us: coach@pdc.wisc.edu

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