[AISWorld] Masters of Information in Information Systems and Design at the University of Toronto Faculty of Information

[Kelly Lyons]

Dear Colleagues,

The Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto is recruiting 
Masters of Information students. Please share with students in your 
courses and those you advise.

You may have observed an increase in the number of undergraduate 
students who are uncertain about which direction to take after 
graduation. While they enjoy their discipline of study, they desire to 
use it as a wellspring to further interests in diverse areas.

The U of T iSchool provides rewarding degrees which may suit their goals 
precisely. Students will capitalize on their undergraduate education 
with the addition of scholarship in the global information economy.  Our 
two-year master's programs are ideal for entering professional practice 
and for advanced study.

MASTER OF INFORMATION

In this innovative program information is explored in all its breath, 
depth and richness.  There is a choice for everyone among seven 
concentrations including a professional masters in Information Systems 
and Design and a thesis option. Graduates will be the next generation of 
valued professionals who are able to lead the progression of information 
systems design, organization, storage, access and retrieval, 
dissemination, preservation, conservation and management. With a deep 
understanding of the needs of society, career opportunities are found 
across all industries and sectors.

Students are able to draw upon the rich resources of a diverse and 
internationally recognized group of faculty and the depth of support 
available at Canada's premier university in a thriving, multicultural 
metropolitan city.

For entry in fall 2013 applications are due on April 30th. Details about 
our programs and admissions may be found at www.ischool.utoronto.ca 
<http://www.ischool.utoronto.ca>

Program information sessions will be held at the iSchool on Tuesday 
February 5th at 5:30pm and on Saturday March 2nd at 12:30pm

Questions may be directed to admissions.ischool at utoronto.ca 
<mailto:admissions.ischool at utoronto.ca>

Regards,

Kelly

-- 
Kelly Lyons, PhD
Associate Professor
Faculty of Information
University of Toronto
(416) 946 3839
kelly.lyons at utoronto.ca
Webpage: http://individual.utoronto.ca/klyons
Blog: moving2academia.blogspot.com

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