Thesis Option Track
In the Master of Information Management (MIM) Thesis Option track, you are able to complete your degree with a thesis research project, rather than an industry capstone project. This option may be preferable to students intending to pursue research and academic careers.
Sample 2-year Study Plan
| Fall 1 | Spring 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 2 |
| Software Development Environments (if needed, or an Elective) | Independent Study (highly recommended) | Thesis Research I | Thesis Research II |
| Information Environments | Any Course | Any Course | Management of Information Programs and Services |
| Research Methods | Any Course | Any Course | Any Course |
Core Courses
- Software Development Environments (if needed, or an Elective)
- Information Environments
- Management of Information Programs and Services
Required Courses
- Research Methods
- Independent Study for Proposal Development (actually optional, but highly recommended)
- Thesis Research I
- Thesis Research 2
Choose Any 6 Courses Such As
- Foundations of Data Science
- Data Integration and Preparation
- Transforming Unstructured Content with AI
- Data Science Techniques
- Big Data Infrastructure
- Visual Analytics
- Research Frontiers in Data Science
- IoT and Streaming Analytics
- Data Governance and Data Quality
- Location Intelligence
- Advanced Database Design
- Foundations of Cybersecurity
- Networked Infrastructure
- Cyberdefense and Ethical Hacking
- Information Governance
- Information Risk Management
- Decision Making for Cybersecurity
- Introduction to Cyber Intelligence
- System Dynamics for Strategic Cyber Attacks
- Human-Centered Cybersecurity
- Misinformation and Disinformation
- Emerging Technologies and Risk Management
- Leading and Sustaining a Culture of Innovation
- Project Management for Information Science
- Open Source Intelligence
- Information Assurance and Compliance
- Risk Management Leadership in the Information Age
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity for Policy Makers
- Information Policy
- Conspiracy Theories