The Master of Information Management – MIM – is an innovative program that addresses the growing need of organizations for skilled information professionals who know how to strategically manage information and technology. Every cutting-edge organization needs people with the skills the MIM degree offers.

WHAT IS THE DEGREE ALL ABOUT?

The Master of Information Management (MIM) program meets the growing need organizations have for information professionals who understand the issues of information management; business management; computer science; and information systems. The MIM program fills an empty space among these disciplines. 

It is in this space that the MIM program excels at teaching future information professionals what they need to understand to manage issues related to users of information, the organization, the content, the technology, and the global environment without being experts in each one of them.  These five points are what differentiates the MIM degree.  They are best represented by the MIM Pentagon.

The Master of Information Management (MIM) is a unique cross-disciplinary degree program that combines cutting-edge theory and problem-based learning. It requires you to complete 36-credit hours, which you can take as a part time or full time student.  The program is designed to provide you both structure and flexibility. The courses are integrated into four main blocks:

• Core courses, which are the foundations of the program and build a common platform among a diverse group of students who bring different professions, perspectives, cultures, and experiences to the classroom.
• Specialized courses in Management and Information Technology that enable students to develop build advanced skills and knowledge and the expertise required in the information field
• Applied courses, which allow students to connect theory from their learning experience to real-world settings through projects carried out in real organizations.  
• Elective courses that bring the flexibility to the program and allow the students to get deeper in their own interests and specific needs.
  

HOW IS THE PROGRAM STRUCTURED?

The Master of Information Management (MIM) Program offers an Individual Program Plan and two concentrations, the Strategic Management of Information Concentration and the Socio-Tech Information Systems Concentration, specifically designed to satisfy different career paths:

The Individual Program Plan: Intended for those students who want to follow the “internal advancement” path, where the successful professional needs a general knowledge in management and information technology, customized to his/her particular circumstances, to advance within his/her current profession and organization. 

The Strategic Management of Information Concentration: Intended for those students who want to follow the “CIO” (Chief Information Officer) or general management path.

The Socio-Tech Information Systems Concentration: Intended for those students who want to follow the “CTO” (Chief Technology Officer) or director of technology development path. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to the College of Information Studies in order to assure consideration for admission in the semester in which they wish to begin their studies. Complete applications are considered on an ongoing basis.   For detailed information, please see Master's Program Admissions.

CONTACT US

One of the best ways to learn about the MIM degree at the University of Maryland College of Information Studies is to attend an information session. The sessions last approximately one hour and are very casual. If you prefer to set up an appointment, please contact us.

We are always ready to talk MIM. Call, write a note, or send an email to learn more about this dynamic degree.

College of Information Studies
Room 4105A Hornbake Building, South Wing
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4345
Telephone: (301) 405-2038
Fax: (301) 314-9145
Email: lbscgrad@deans.umd.edu