| Programme Title: | Master of Library and Information Science |
| Introduction | The programme is designed to equip students with appropriate domain knowledge in information science and to develop skills in information organization, retrieval, and dissemination using modern Information Communication Technology.聽 Students who complete this programme should be able to organize information sources, retrieve information from the various sources using existing retrieval tools, offer information services to users with varying information needs, and evaluate the various information sources. They should also be able to develop and manage information service departments and offer consultancy services locally and internationally. |
| Programme objectives | To train professionals who are able:
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| Justification / Rationale | This is a market driven programme aimed at addressing the growing demand for information science professionals with requisite competencies and skills. As society increasingly becomes information-based, there is need for professionals with competencies in information organization, retrieval, and evaluation. Such professionals should be able to synthesize existing information on the behalf of users for strategic decision making and leadership.聽 This program therefore aims at training managers to work in libraries, other information centers and consultancies. |
| Entry Requirements | Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Library and Information Science or any other information related degree course from a recognized institution and attained Second Class Honours (Upper Division).
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| Mode and Structure of Delivery | Regular Full time (Main and City Campus)
Regular Evening (City Campus) Blended mode (ODEL) 鈥� trimester for acceleration |
| Programme Duration | 2 Years |
| Curriculum Highlights | Course work in research methods, data analysis, and contemporary information science issues and a thesis in any domain area of information management. |
| Career Opportunities | Librarian, Library manager, Information management consultant, Information manager, Knowledge manager, Researcher |
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| Why this Programme at KU | 吃瓜头条 has a well-established Department of Computing and Information Science with highly trained faculty members and modern teaching and laboratory facilities. |