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

Fast-paced program with higher course load

Face-to-face

On-campus, in-person courses

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program only admits for fall term

STEM opt eligible

Yes

Supports F-1 Visa

Application deadlines

Fall 2027

  • Priority deadline: February 15, 2027
  • Deadline: March 1, 2027
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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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

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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