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Jun 15, 2026
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2026-2027 University Bulletin Working Copy
Information Management - M.S.
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The Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) provides a strong set of required core courses and a rich variety of electives. The required courses provide students with a solid foundation in the basics of information management-analysis, data, policy, and technology-and make up a majority of the coursework, a design that ensures competencies in these core areas. Within the set of electives, students can create their own learning plans or choose from four different specializations: cybersecurity, analytics, digital content management, or web design.
- Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity is a field of study that involves technologies, policies, and procedures to protect data, computers, and networks from unauthorized access, theft, and malicious and/or inadvertent data corruption. The MSIM cybersecurity specialization will focus on data privacy, data security, and organizational security.
- Web Design - A significant and growing number of systems deployed currently are web based applications. The web design specialization will provide students with an overview of the software development process and the technologies required to design and implement web applications.
- Digital Content Management (DCM) - Supporting and managing both the process and the outcome of digital content creation is an emerging profession for which graduates with an MSIM are eminently qualified. In this specialization, students will learn skills that include content creation, long-term curation of digital materials, and records management.
- Analytics - Data analytics is another exciting career opportunity for MSIM graduates. With the Data Analytics specialization, students can learn to identify patterns, and extract insights from data using real-time, historical, unstructured, structured, qualitative types of data.
Early-Career MSIM
For students directly out of undergraduate programs or students looking to switch careers. The 12-course (36 semester hour) curriculum prepares students for professional responsibilities and leadership roles in a broad spectrum of information settings. Mid-Career MISM For students with 5 or more years of experience in the technology professions. The 10-course (30 semester hour) curriculum prepares students for new career opportunities and leadership roles.
Mid-Career MSIM
For students with 5 or more years of experience in the technology professions. The 10-course (30 semester hour) curriculum prepares students for new career opportunities and leadership roles.
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Required Courses - Early-Career MSIM
Twenty-seven semester hours, comprised of: Required Courses - Mid-Career MSIM
Twenty-one semester hours, comprised of: Electives
The remaining 9 semester hours will be chosen from among the following courses, and may be grouped into a specialty area: Additional Requirements
Submission of an e-Portfolio (IM 890 - e-Portfolio ) during the last semester of study. Requirements for All Graduate Degrees
- Maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Complete the degree within six years.
- Submit an application for graduation to the Office of the Registrar by the filing deadline for the semester when requirements will be completed.
Fast-Track Graduate Pathway
The Fast-Track Pathway offers undergraduate students at Dominican University an expedited path toward the Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM). The Pathway allows students who meet the eligibility requirements to take select graduate-level courses while completing course requirements for their undergraduate major. For students who fulfill the Fast-Track Pathways eligibility requirements, the first step is to apply for conditional admission into the MSIM program. If conditionally admitted, students may register for up to six (6) semester hours of graduate-level courses toward the MSIM degree. Students must receive registration clearance from their academic advisor before registering for graduate courses. The second step is to take IM 701 Information in Society, Organizations, and Cultures (Offered FA) (8-week intensive course). This course is a prerequisite or corequisite for all other MSIM courses. After successfully completing IM 701, students may choose one (1) graduate course from the following list: Continuing students will be granted full admission into the MSIM program after the Bachelor’s degree is conferred. For more information, including eligibility, admisison process, and deadlines visit Fast-Track Graduate Pathways |
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