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The M.S. in Information Science (MSIS) program 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 M.S. in Library Science (MSLS) and M.S. in Information Science degrees require: 48 semester hours of graduate-level course work; Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination; Satisfactory completion of a master’s paper or practicum project; Review the curriculum guide for complete program details.

The UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) partners with several other UNC-Chapel Hill schools, as well as North Carolina State University, to offer students the opportunity to pursue two degrees simultaneously.

A certificate of specialization in bioinformatics from SILS is awarded in conjunction with either the MSLS or MSIS degree. To earn this certificate, a currently enrolled student must satisfy the following requirements:

The dual BS-MSIS is a joint initiative offered by the Environment, Ecology and Energy Program (E3P) and the School of Information and Library Science. Students gain thorough knowledge of environmental science and the skills and preparation for managing data in a …

The UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS)’s Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) and Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) degree programs were granted continued accreditation from the American Library Association (ALA) Committee on Accreditation (CoA) through 2029.

We know the cost of graduate education can seem daunting, but MSIS and MSLS students at the UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) can take of advantage of many opportunities to help defray the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Dual-Degree Program. Enroll in graduate-level coursework while pursuing the BSIS that will apply towards a Master of Science in either Information Science (MSIS) or Library Science (MSLS). Learn More

five distinct degree programs (BSIS, MSLS, MSIS, PhD, and Post-Masters Certificate), is developing another new degree (Professional Science Master’s Degree in Digital Curation), and leads the cross-campus certificates and degree program in health informatics (CHIP).