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In-person class cancellation and work-from-home / Annulation des cours en présentiel et télétravail

Updated: Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:14
In-person class cancellation and work-from-home / Annulation des cours en présentiel et télétravail. McGILL ALERT! Due to freezing rain all in-person classes and activities on Wednesday, March 11, will be cancelled. Staff are asked not to come to campus tomorrow unless they are required on site by their supervisor to perform necessary functions and activities. See your ɬÀï·¬ email for more information.
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ALERTE McGILL! En raison de la pluie verglaçante, tous les cours et activités en présentiel prévus pour le mercredi 11 mars sont annulés. Nous demandons au personnel de ne pas se présenter sur le campus demain, à moins que leur superviseur ne leur demande d’être sur place pour accomplir des fonctions ou activités nécessaires au fonctionnement du campus. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter vos courriels de ɬÀï·¬.

Master of Information Studies Program Requirements

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The Master of Information Studies; Non-ThesisÌý²¹²Ô»å Master of Information Studies; Non-Thesis - Project are both 48-credit programs.

The programs are designed to prepare graduates for the broad field of information studies, by:

  • providing the intellectual foundations for careers as information professionals
  • fostering competencies in managing information and knowledge resources
  • advocating the ideal of equal access to information
  • promoting the appropriate use of technology in meeting information needs
  • encouraging research in the field of library and information studies
  • cultivating commitment to professional service for individuals, organizations, and society

MISt program requirements

  • 18Ìý³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù²õ from the six required core courses: 
  • 30 credits from complementary courses: see Master of Information Studies Courses
    • Up to 12 of these credits may come from external electives

MISt - Project program requirements

Supervisor

During their first semester, students in this program must identify potential supervisor(s) from the School’s full-time faculty along with potential topic(s) that fit within each proposed supervisor’s area of interest. Please note that assignment to a supervisor depends on a number of factors, including the student’s preference, the proposed supervisor’s area of expertise, and faculty workload. As such, students should bear in mind that they may not be placed with their top choice of supervisor or topic area. 

**For part time students, please speak with your academic advisor or the MISt GPD to discuss your course selection options**

Course Requirements

  • 18Ìý³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù²õ from the six required core courses:
  • 15Ìý³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù²õ from the research project component
    • 15 credits from the required research courses:
  • 15Ìý³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù²õ from complementary courses: see Master of Information Studies Courses

PDF icon SIS Information Session - Research Project Oct 2023

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