Syracuse University School of Information Studies

The School of Information Studies is an international leader in the information field. The first of its kind in the nation, the school not only enjoys an established national ranking for its academic programs, but also boasts a tremendous demand for its education, its research, and the skills of its graduates. Our school is a national leader and our programs serve as models for other universities.

Distance Learning Format

The School of Information Studies has been offering master's degrees through distance learning since 1993. The limited residency distance learning format offers a unique opportunity for those who live outside the Syracuse area or who have schedules that don't allow them to attend campus-based courses. Online courses are of the same academic rigor as on-campus courses. Members of the School of Information Studies faculty teach in both the online and on-campus formats.

Distance learning students begin their first year in July with a six-day required on-campus residency. During this time, students will complete their first four credits; will become familiar with WebCT, the courseware tool used for their remaining course; will get to know School of Information Studies faculty and staff; and will attend an advising session.

During the fall and spring semesters, students take online courses. Some of these courses may require an initial two-day on-campus residency. During the fall semester, these residencies are held Labor Day weekend. During the spring semester, they are held Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. LIS students can expect to return to campus one or two times during their program. IM students are not required to return to campus after the initial residency except for a two-day stay at the end of their program. TNM students are not required to return for any residencies after their initial residency in July.

Master of Science in Information Management

The degree program prepares information management professionals who can analyze information needs, design organizational structures, evaluate information technology approaches, provide human resource support, and develop management strategies to meet organizational needs as they evolve over time. Graduates of the program are well equipped to work in business, government, and not-for-profit organizations in a multitude of capacities. The 42 credit program provides students with a broad range of Information Management perspectives, skills, and knowledge for strategic management of information resources.

Master of Science in Telecommunications and Network Management

The Master of Science in Telecommunications and Network Management (TNM) combines an understanding of networking technologies with knowledge of their applications in organizations. The TNM degree is a selective 36 credit hour program that provides students with the skills to design networks, make technology adoption and standards decisions, create cost models for new technology implementations, calculate return on investment, and understand the organizational and user implications of networking systems.

Master of Science in Library and Information Science

The Master of Science in Library and Information Science (LIS) program educates students to be leaders in the ever-evolving library and information profession. The program focuses on 21st century librarianship within libraries, information centers, the information industry, and other venues.

A specialization in School Media is also available to LIS students wanting to gain the knowledge and skills making them eligible to work in school libraries. The MSLIS program is accredited by the American Library Association.

Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study in Information Security Management

Information is a critical asset within any organization and its security is of key corporate and national interest. With the complexity of today’s hardware and software, and the complexity added by their networking, the need for managing enterprise security becomes more pressing. Information security management can be defined as the comprehensive skills that manage a high degree of complex technical security, increased operational costs, and diverse user behavior. Senior executives and managers, as well as technical staff, who have the strong information security management skills, can make educated security decisions for their organizations.

The certificate in Information Security Management is a comprehensive framework for information security management enabling students to take a lead role in this area within their organization. It provides students with the flexibility, depending on their background, to take coursework that does not overlap their current expertise but gives them the tools in information security technology, policy, and management.

Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study in Information Systems and Telecommunications Management

Managing information systems and telecommunications functions have become critical to all organizations. If you have a diverse professional background and experience, but little or no formal training in information systems and telecommunications management, you can acquire the expertise needed to manage information systems and telecommunications functions through this program.

The graduate certificate in Information Systems and Telecommunications Management enables you to further your present career or discover new options in the dynamic, challenging field of information management, systems, and telecommunications. The program enables you to add information management and systems qualifications to your existing bachelor’s or master’s degree, thus expanding your career options and providing a competitive advantage in pursuing career opportunities in business, government, or not-for-profit organizations.

Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study in Digital Libraries

The School of Information Studies offers an 18-credit Certificate of Advanced Studies in Digital Libraries available in online and campus formats.

The School of Information Studies, an interdisciplinary information school, is an ideal venue for preparing for careers in the arena of digital libraries, whether in the institutional setting of current libraries or in the many diverse settings that support digital collections. Our faculty come from many disciplines, including library and information science, information management, computer science, communications, economics, psychology, among others. In addition, our faculty includes internationally renowned researchers in digital libraries.

This certificate can be tailored to meet the needs of those who want to work with organizing and managing collections of digital information, either within or outside of established libraries.

Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study in School Media

Students who already possess an accredited master’s degree in library and information science can be certified as school library media specialists by completing the specified curriculum requirements. Students must first undergo a thorough review of their graduate library science degree transcript to determine if the core graduate and undergraduate course requirements have been fulfilled. If all requirements have not been met, additional courses will be required.

Diversity Statement

With the increase of women in the field of technology, women in the School of Information Studies recognize the need to establish an organization to capitalize on the presence and strength of women in the information management field. The goals of Women in Information Technology (WIT) include raising awareness of women in the field by hosting school-based events such as an alumni panel, assisting with the recruitment of women into the Bachelor of Science in information management and technology program, and offering career exploration opportunities. Membership in WIT is open to School of Information Studies women of all levels.

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