Master of Science [M.S] [Information Science] From University of North Carolina

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Master of Science [M.S] (Information Science)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Information Studies

₹25.6 L/Yr

$30,826 /Yr

2 Students Applied

1 Students Admitted

MSc in Information Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is offered as a 2-years program by Carolina Planning.
This university is ranked #28 in National Universities by US News 2021
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
The Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) degree at the UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) prepares students to become leaders in the design, implementation, evaluation, and administration of information systems.
The program guides students toward expertise in analyzing, organizing, representing, and retrieving information, with an emphasis on developing information systems and processes to meet the information needs of the future.
Students in the MSIS program find exciting careers in a variety of settings: businesses and corporations including the healthcare and financial industries, non-profit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, as well as entrepreneurial enterprises.
Within these settings, they may focus on systems analysis and design, database administration, information retrieval and data mining, knowledge management systems, web design, instructional technologies, social media, user interface design, user experience, and emerging technologies.
The American Library Association (ALA) accredits Master of Science in Information Science.
The MSLS program has maintained ALA accreditation since 1934, and the MSIS program has maintained accreditation since its inception in 2000.
Students in the MSIS program are often recruited by businesses and institutions even before they graduate.
The MSc in Information Science program consists of 48 credits.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2555167 (USD 30826)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board	₹984899 (USD 11882)
Health Insurance	₹216840 (USD 2616)
Books and supply	₹106928 (USD 1290)
Miscellaneous expenses	₹150860 (USD 1820)
Total Cost	₹1459527 (USD 17608)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Information Science or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.5/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Associate Editor
Chief Information Officer
Digital Archivist
Government Records Analyst
Library Systems and Applications Developer
Competitive Intelligence Analyst
Information Architect
Data and Policy Analyst
User Experience Designer
Data Analyst
Metadata Librarian
Freelance UX and IT Consultant
Machine Learning Lead

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
QS scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 4.1 L/Yr$5,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
SWE Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Young Women in Public Affairs Award	Scholarship per student₹ 3.3 L/Yr$4,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.7 L/Yr$2,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Young Professionals Program	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details