MSc. in Information Science

The MSc. Inf.Sc. Programme is intended for the following people.

  • Holders of a Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS), Bachelor of Records and Archives Management (BRAM) or a related field from a recognized institution interested in advancing their career in Library and Information
  • Holders of any Bachelor’s degree interested in developing a career in library and information
  • Holders of Postgraduate qualifications interested in advancing/

developing their career in library and information science

PLANS (Pathways)

The MSc. Inf. Sc. will be a fulltime day and evening programme that will be studied for a minimum of two academic years comprising of four semesters.

There will be a coursework and dissertation (Plan A) or Coursework and Project (Plan B). The first two (2) semesters will be devoted to coursework and semester three will take specialization courses. Semester four will be spent on research and dissertation or project writing.

Specializations

The MSc. Inf. Sc will have four areas of specialization:

  • Information Organization
  • Records and Archives Management
  • Publishing and Printing Science
  • Information and the Community

Plans

COLLEGE OF COMP UTIN G AN D IN FORMATION SCIENCES

Plan A: Coursework and Dissertation

A student on Plan A must accumulate 60 credit units worth of coursework during the first three semesters and must submit a dissertation as a partial fulfillment that shall carry 10 credit units. The title of the dissertation shall appear on the transcript.

Plan B: Coursework and Project

A student on Plan B must accumulate 60 credit units worth of coursework during the first three semesters and carry out a field-based project and must submit a project as a partial fulfillment that shall carry 10 credits units. Students will also be required to present two seminars in line with their areas of study. The title of the project shall appear on the transcript. Students will choose which plan to follow after taking and passing the required course at the end of the semester.

Course Exemptions

Students with related postgraduate qualifications from recognized institutions will be exempted from certain curses. Creating such exemptions will depend on the candidate’s training background. Exemptions will only apply for courses where the candidate obtained at least 60% mark or equivalent. Such students will have their credits transferred to make up for the insufficiency arising out of course exemption. Students who will be exempted but do not have total programme load for this MSc programme will be required to take elective courses to make up for the insufficiency. Students seeking exemptions will have to apply to the Dean EASLIS and will be subjected to an interview to determine their suitability for exemption. The application will include justification of the request and evidence of relevant credentials in support of the request.