$16,183 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] Information Management and Systems
- The Master of Arts in Information Management and Systems at the University of California is a 2 years program, designed to train students in the skills needed to succeed as information professionals.
- I-School graduates will be expected to perform and manage a multiplicity of information-related tasks.
- Such a profession is inherently interdisciplinary, requiring aspects of computer science, cognitive science, psychology and sociology, economics, business, law, library/information studies, and communications.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is designed to train students in the skills needed to succeed as information professionals.
- It requires at least 48-semester units of study.
- Students are expected to enroll in at least 12 units of graduate work each semester and complete the program within the two-year time frame.
- Students are required to be registered for four consecutive semesters.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $5721 | $5721 |
| Health Insurance | $3044 | $3044 |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 | $564 |
| International differential fee | $6122 | $6122 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $732 | $732 |
| Total Fees | $16183 | $16183 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
- Successful work experience in relevant fields.
- Programming exposure and aptitude.
- 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.