Master of Information Management (MIM)

The Master of Information Management (MIM) program equips you with the latest analytical, technical, and leadership skills to deliver actionable insights, manage cybersecurity and information risks, oversee information assets, understand ethical considerations, and become information industry leaders. Students can choose to focus on Data Science & Analytics, Cybersecurity & Risk Management, or create a custom focus.

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STEM
Designated Program


FLEXIBLE
Full or Part Time


2 YEARS
Finish in Four Semesters


97%
Employed Within One Year


Aderonke Adeniji, MIM 2005
Director for Information Assurance, U.S. House of Representatives

Aderonke’s Journey


Rishi Jain, MIM 2019
Senior Security Analyst, Druva, Data Security Solutions

Rishi’s Journey


LaRia Rogers, MIM 2020
Product Manager, Nava, Civic Technology Designs

LaRia’s Journey


Average Salaries for Potential Jobs

$150K (Product Manager)
$127K (Data Engineer)
$122K (Data Scientist)
$120K (Data Consultant)
$115K (Business Analyst)
$113K (Information Assurance Manager)
$100K (Risk Management Consultant)
$98K (Cybersecurity Specialist)

INFO’s MIM graduates work at top organizations including: Accenture, Adobe, Amazon, Bloomberg, BlueCrossBlueShield, Capital One,  Deloitte, Disney, Google, Honda, IBM, IRS, J.P. Morgan Chase, Library of Congress, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Salesforce, US Department of Defense, Washington Post, and The World Bank.


What You Will Learn

CUTTING-EDGE CONCEPTS

Data Science & Analytics Track

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Automated Code Generation
  • Blockchain
  • Deep Learning
  • ETL
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Fairness and Accountability
  • Generative AI
  • Machine Learning (ML) Models
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Robotics Process Automation
  • Supervised and Unsupervised Learning

Cybersecurity & Risk Management Track

  • Attack Surfaces
  • Audit and Compliance
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Data Protection
  • Encryption and Firewalls
  • Forensic Evidence and Incident Response
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Privacy and Ethics
  • Risk Management
  • Social Attack Surfaces
  • Threat Actors
  • Human-Centered Cybersecurity

All Tracks

  • Information Behavior
  • Innovative Management and Ethics
  • Organizational Dynamics
  • Technology Adoption

IN-DEMAND TOOLS

  • Cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure and Google Cloud
  • Large Language Models such as ChatGPT, Claude, Llama, and Mixtral
  • Code generation tools for Python
  • Analytics in R
  • Oracle with SQL
  • Visualization with Tableau

Expert Faculty

INFO professors are at the forefront of information management with real world experience and industry connections. Meet a few of professors you will learn from as a MIM student:

Dr. Vanessa Frias-Martinez

Dr. Vanessa Frias-Martinez
Associate Professor, Large-Scale Data Predictions

Dr. Charles Harry

Dr. Charles Harry
Associate Research Professor, International Cybersecurity

Dr. Hernisa Kacorri

Dr. Hernisa Kacorri
Associate Professor, Accessibility and HCI

Dr. Ido Sivan-Sevilla

Dr. Ido Sivan-Sevilla
Assistant Professor, Digital Risk Governance


Curriculum

The MIM degree requires 36 credit hours:

  • 4 Core Courses (12 Credits) required of all students that provide a foundation of skills and knowledge related to technology, information, and management.
  • 8 Additional Courses (24 Credits) to develop advanced knowledge and skills in data science and analytics, cybersecurity and risk management, and leadership and innovation.

Four tracks are available:

  • Data Science and Analytics
  • Cybersecurity and Risk Management
  • Flexible Individual Program Plan
  • Thesis Option

We offer a flexible mix of modalities (in-person and online) and schedules (daytime and evening). You can complete the program as quickly as two years or enroll part-time. You can choose electives to focus on your area of interest and develop expert-level skills tailored to careers in data science, analytics, cybersecurity, and risk management.

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