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The Information Studies programme is multi-disciplinary, drawing upon the disciplines of library and information science, information management, and information and communication technology. This is reflected in the rich and varied professional and academic background of its international faculty.
Students admitted to the programme come from a cross-section of industry. They include teachers and polytechnic lecturers, IT professionals, multimedia product developers, graphic designers, library managers, business managers, sales and marketing personnel, administrative officers, engineers, bank officers, auditors, medical records officers, information analysts, architects, lawyers and doctors. This attests to the growing importance of information skills, services and products in all economic sectors.
The programme has been designed to provide flexibility for students to specialise in different areas. Four areas of concentration are offered:
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Information Systems |
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Library and Information Science |
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Information Management |
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Archival Informatics |
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School Media Resource Management |
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Graduates of the MSc programme are currently working as information professionals in a wide range of information-intensive environments, in different sectors such as defence, education, finance, publishing and the media. They assume different roles such as:
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Information manager, Records/documents manager |
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Research/information analyst, Information broker, Online information searcher |
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Librarian, Information centre manager, Indexer & abstractor |
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School media specialist, School IT specialist |
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Web master, Internet coordinator |
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Information systems specialist, Information products developer |
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User support services manager, IT training specialist |
The MSc (Information Studies) degree is seen as a professional qualification for information professionals working in libraries, information centres and similar organisations.
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Educating the New Information Professional
The broad range of courses offered provide ample opportunities for students to specialise in their chosen area of information work. Five main areas of concentration are offered:
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Information Systems |
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Library and Information Science |
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Information Management |
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Archival Informatics |
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School Media Resource Management |
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Within each area, the student can customise a specialisation to meet his or her needs by selecting an appropriate diet of courses in consultation with the Division, including taking graduate courses offered by other Schools in the University. |
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 Information technology, including Internet and multimedia technologies, is changing the way organisations function, coordinate their activities, and communicate internally within the organisation and externally with clients. Information technology is also changing the lives of ordinary people. Increasing numbers of people are using online information sources and multimedia information products for decision making, entertainment and instructional purposes.
Information professionals with a wide range of hard and soft skills are needed to design and develop new information products and systems, to help organisations flourish in the global knowledge-based environment, as well as to enhance the information finding and learning capacity of individuals.
The Information Systems concentration prepares students for professional careers in areas such as Web and intranet management, Web site development, E-commerce applications, development of multimedia information products, software engineering and information technology training.
Students in this concentration acquire knowledge and skills in the areas of information, communication and multimedia technologies, development of Web and multimedia-based information systems, organisation of digital information, digital libraries, interface and system design, user needs and human-computer interaction.
Students electing this concentration will take the following courses:
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H6611 Human Computer Interaction |
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H6671 Database Management Systems |
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H6672 Web-Based Information Systems |
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H6673 Multimedia Information Systems |
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H6674 Intelligent Information Retrieval Systems |
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H6675 Systems Analysis & Design |
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H6676 Computer Programming for Information Professionals |
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H6677 Information Mining & Analysis |
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H6678 Data Communication & Networking |
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In addition, students have to take the 3 core courses, select one more Group A elective course, and one more Group B elective course (for the coursework+dissertation option), or two more Group B elective courses plus H6699 Critical Inquiry in Information Studies (for the coursework only option). |
| Library and Information Science |
With the emergence of the information society and the knowledge-based economy, effective organisation and management of information and knowledge have become crucial to the survival and success of organisations.
Skilled information professionals are needed to organise, manage, search for and package information, and assist users in obtaining high quality and useful information. The LIS concentration is aimed at producing graduates with the knowledge and skills to work as information specialists in a wide range of organisations and environments.
Specialized courses in this area are designed to develop competencies for identifying, selecting and accessing relevant information sources, organising information resources in a variety of formats, and effectively delivering information to defined user communities through value-added services and packaging of information. LIS graduates work in academic, public and research libraries, corporate information centres, and a variety of other information-intensive organisations, performing professional tasks of managing and developing information resources and services.
Students electing this concentration will take the following courses:
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H6613 Information Organisation |
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H6631 Collection Development & Management |
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H6632 Cataloguing & Classification |
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H6633 Client-Centred Information Services |
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H6635 Management of Information Organisations |
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H6636 Automated Systems & Services for Libraries |
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H6637 Digital Libraries & Information Portals |
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H6638 Evaluation of Library & Information Services |
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In addition, students have to take the 3 core courses, select one more Group A elective course, and one more Group B elective course (for the coursework+dissertation option), or two more Group B elective courses plus H6699 Critical Inquiry in Information Studies (for the coursework only option). |
| Information Management |
Organisations generate masses of documents and information daily as part of their business processes. Skilled information professionals are needed to store, organise, preserve and manage these documents and information in a way that allows for reliable, timely and accurate retrieval and provision of documents and information. The stored documents and information are a storehouse that can be mined for information, used for decision making and used for generating new knowledge. Information professionals are needed to develop and manage the system and environment for such information mining and knowledge generation.
This concentration prepares students for professional careers in areas of document and records management, corporate information management, business information, intranet management and digital libraries.
Students in this concentration acquire knowledge and skills in the areas of imaging and document management, information use in organisations, management of documents, records and information, business information and information mining and analysis.
Students electing this concentration will take the following courses:
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H6612 Information Management |
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H6634 Business Information Sources & Services |
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H6635 Management of Information Organisations |
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H6637 Digital Libraries & Information Portals |
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H6671 Database Management Systems |
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H6677 Information Mining & Analysis |
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K6122 Electronic Records & Document Management |
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K6123 Electronic Commerce & Knowledge Management |
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In addition, students have to take the 3 core courses, select one more Group A elective course, and one more Group B elective course (for the coursework+dissertation option), or two more Group B elective courses plus H6699 Critical Inquiry in Information Studies (for the coursework only option). |
| Archival Informatics |
Students in the Archival Informatics concentration learn concepts and techniques to manage historical materials as well as methods that can be applied in information systems design to support integrity, authenticity, access, and long-term preservation of records. Students of the programme gain expertise in access, preservation and organisation of information, and are prepared for careers as archivists, records management specialists, manuscripts and museum curators, special collections librarians, and digital preservation specialists.
This program provides both theoretical and practical bases for managing and making decisions concerning records in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings including archives and special libraries dedicated to preserving and providing access to archival materials. Students of this concentration would be employed in government, educational, corporate, religion and cultural organisations.
Information about the people, context and history behind an organisation is vitally important. Without this knowledge, it is impossible to accurately trace the development of ideas, practice, and institutional structures and organisation. The survival of such knowledge cannot be assumed, and its loss may have an enormous impact on future organisational endeavour, along with broader cultural, legal and financial ramifications. The preservation of memory has to be tackled at all levels of society, from the individual, family, corporate and government, to the broad national and international levels. The management of archival records is an important strategic function of all modern corporations. If readily accessible, such records can be used to support the activities of an organisation, and a well-managed archival records program provides the tools for managers to readily locate the information they need to perform many key functions.
The Archival Informatics concentration is the first university-based program in the Asian region and is a response to a national priority within the digital community to educate and train new generations of archival professionals. The curriculum accords with the guidelines for archival education published by the Society of American Archivists.
Students electing this concentration will take the following courses:
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H6615 Archives & Records Management |
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H6661 Conservation & Preservation |
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H6662 Digital Preservation |
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H6663 Archiving of Multimedia Information |
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H6664 Heritage & Cultural Informatics |
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H6673 Multimedia Information Systems |
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K6122 Electronic Records & Document Management |
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Kxxxx - denotes courses from the MSc (KM) curriculum
In addition, students have to take the 3 core courses, select one more Group A elective course, and one more Group B elective course (for the coursework+dissertation option), or two more Group B elective courses plus H6699 Critical Inquiry in Information Studies (for the coursework only option). |
| School Media Resource Management |
In keeping with Singapore's new emphasis on resource-based learning and critical thinking skills in school curricula, and the resulting expanded role for School Media Resource Libraries, the Division of Information Studies has developed a concentration in School Media Resource Management. The concentration offers its graduates the attributes and abilities required for a professional career in all library environments, particularly in the area of children's and youth services in public libraries, but addresses the specific knowledge and skills for a professional leadership role in advising, planning, and managing School Media Resource Libraries at all educational levels.
Professional tasks such as developing and managing library services, cataloging and indexing materials, providing information skills instruction, and managing information technology, are complemented by tasks more specifically related to the school environment. These include cooperative curriculum planning and support for teachers, training in information literacy, support for resource-based learning, and encouraging recreational reading and the practice of life-long learning.
Students electing this concentration will take the following four courses:
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H6613 Information Organisation |
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H6651 Instructional Role of School Media Specialists |
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H6652 Information Sources & Services for Children & Young Adults |
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H6673 Multimedia Information Systems |
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H6637 Digital Libraries & Information Portals |
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In addition, students have to take the 3 core courses, select one more Group A elective course, and one more Group B elective course (for the coursework+dissertation option), or two more Group B elective courses plus H6699 Critical Inquiry in Information Studies (for the coursework only option). |
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