Master of Information Management (MIM)

Curriculum:

The Master of Information Management (MIM) program equips students with the technical and analytical skills to lead organizations in data-driven decision making, technology development, and information governance and security. The innovative MIM curriculum also infuses education in business management, design, and the social sciences to address the growing and unique need for information professionals who understand complex social and organizational issues.

The MIM degree requires you to complete 36 credit hours:

• 4 Core Courses (12 Credits) that provide a foundation of skills and knowledge related to information, technology, user analysis, and management.
• 7 Elective Courses (21 Credits) that allow students to focus on career preparation in areas such as Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Science & Analytics, Game and Entertainment Analytics, Information Risk Management, and Smart Cities and Connected Communities.
• 1 Capstone Project Courses (3 Credits)

Learn more about the MIM curriculum and course planning.

Create a schedule that works for you:

We offer both in-person and online classes, daytime and evening, allowing you the flexibility to create a hybrid schedule that works for you. We do not offer this program fully online.

As a student in the program, you can choose to participate full-time and earn your degree in as little as two years – or take your time and set your own pace. Part-time students typically complete the program in three to four years. You may switch between full-time and part-time enrollment during your time as a student.

• Distinguised faculty, including Associate Professor Vanessa Frias-Martinez (work), Associate Professor Eun Kyoung Choe (work), Associate Research Professor Charles Harry (work), and Associate Professor Tamara Clegg (work), and more
• Renowned research centers, labs, and groups creates more hands-on learning opportunities for students – such as the Organizational Teams and Technology Research Society (OTTRS), Social Data Science Center (SoDa), and Sociotechnical Cybersecurity (STC) Interest Group.
• 1st in the USA – As the 1st MIM degree in the USA, we continue to lead in innovation (learn more)
• #3 in USA – UMD as a Public University (The Princeton Review)
• #7 in USA – UMD as a University for Entrepreneurship (The Princeton Review)
• #10 in USA – UMD as a Public Institution for Research Spending (NSF Survey)

As a result of the Master of Information Management’s unique curriculum, practical skills training, and hands-on learning opportunities, our graduates are prepared to apply their skills directly and immediately in their careers – resulting in our 99% job placement rate.

Career paths:

MIM students can choose to tailor their course load to focus areas, developing expert-level skills within specific career paths:

• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Data Science & Analytics
• Game and Entertainment Analytics
• Information Risk Management
• Smart Cities and Connected Communities

Click here to learn more about these focus areas.

Graduates work at: Accenture, Adobe, Bloomberg, BlueCrossBlueShield, Capital One, Deloitte, Honda, IBM, IRS, J.P. Morgan, Library of Congress, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, US Department of Defense, Washington Post, World Bank, and many more top organizations.

Graduate placement rate: (2021 UMD Career Center survey): 96.5% placement (employment or continued education); 95% of graduates report that their education at the UMD INFO College supported their career goals.

Meet MIM alumni: Click here to meet some of our MIM alumni.

Click here to learn more about MIM career paths.

Through internships, class projects, capstone projects, and events, students build relationships with the INFO College’s 400+ top industry and government partners, such as Microsoft, Google, IBM, Adobe, PayPal, Capital One, Fidelity, World Bank, CISCO, Verizon Wireless, PBS, Nickelodeon, Blackboard, Honda, American Airlines, BlueCross BlueShield, NIH, IRS, U.S. Dept of Defense, Smithsonian, National Archives, Department of the Interior, Bloomberg, and the Washington Post.

Our students also have opportunities for hands-on learning at the INFO College’s world-renowned research centers and labs.

With a history of activism, the UMD INFO College continues today to champion accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and democratization of information. Our faculty, staff, and 2800+ students come to us from over 63 countries and create a welcoming and encouraging environment. 45% of our students identify as female and 63% of our students identify as Asian (28%), Black (23%), Hispanic/Latino (8%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Pacific Islander (<1%), or Biracial (4%). Diversity and inclusion are central to the mission of the college, with many of our courses, research projects, events, and community partnerships designed to address challenges and promote inclusion of historically excluded communities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Tuition

• In-State (Maryland resident) tuition and fees will amount to approximately $34,200 to complete 36 credit hours.
• Out-of-State tuition and fees will amount to approximately $69,500 to complete 36 credit hours.

View our detailed breakdown of tuition & fees.

Financial Aid

The UMD INFO College provides financial aid to select current students who demonstrate academic excellence. Students may also reduce their tuition costs by serving as a TA or GA at UMD, but please note that these positions are competitive. There are also additional sources of financial aid offered by the University and by outside sources. Learn more about financial aid.

The MIM program is not currently accepting new applications. Please check back to this space regularly for any updates. Thank you!