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Data science (DS) is an interdisciplinary field that utilizes algorithms and methods to transform large volumes of complex data into interpretable knowledge and actionable insights. The success of the data-to-knowledge transformation process relies on the efficiency of bringing the appropriate information to the right person via intelligent information systems. This specialization lies in the intersection of information, systems, and people. The courses will prepare the students a solid foundation of understanding the innerworkings of intelligent information system with the considerations of technical, policy, and societal issues. Specifically, the courses cover data science programming, database design, web systems, data warehousing, data mining, and information security. Students may further deepen their knowledge by taking other machine learning and text mining courses from other departments.
Suggested Courses
- GLIS 629 Information Security 3 Credits
- GLIS 630 Data Mining 3 Credits
- GLIS 634 Web System Design & Management 3 Credits
- GLIS 657 Database Design & Development 3 Credits
- GLIS 691 Special Topics 1 3 Credits
– Computer Programming for Information Professionals - GLIS 692 Special Topics 2 3 Credits
– Data Science
Practice settings
As the complexity and quantity of digital data continue to grow in every aspect of our society, there is a high demand of data scientists, analysts, and engineers in every sector, from IT to finance, from healthcare to manufacturing, in both private to public sectors. Thus, data scientists and analysts can be found in every sector.
Primary responsibilities
The responsibilities of data scientists and analysts vary depending on their roles and functionalities in an organization. Data scientists and engineers are responsible to design and implement the process of transforming raw data from databases to insightful knowledge for C-level management. Data scientists need to ensure the validity of the results. Business analysts designs reports and redesign the business processes to achieve the goals set by the management. Solution architect is responsible to transform the clients’ objectives to feasible software development milestones and tasks that can be implemented by software engineers and machine learning engineers.
Admissions application fee
MISt tuition & fees 2021/2022
Approximate annual fees for full-time (24 credits) Master of Information Studies students as of July 2021.
| Tuition | Student Service Fees | Health Coverage* | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian – Quebec Resident | $2,180 | $1592 | $575 | $4347 |
| Canadian – Out of Province | $6,810 | $1592 | $575 | $8575 |
| International Students admitted Fall 2021 | $20580 | $1592 | $1,247 | $23419 |
| INTERNATION STUDENTS ADMITTED fALL 2020 (mISt) | $20188 | $1592 | $1247 | $23027 |
*Dental and Health Insurance – students may opt out under certain conditions. For more information email: info.pgss@mail.mcgill.ca
Find the most current fees by consulting the McGill Fee Calculator – Graduate Tuition & Fees. Be sure to pro-rate your fees for 24 credits. Note: The University reserves the right to make changes without notice in the published scale of fees.
Residency status
Tuition fees for Canadian applicants vary for Quebec residents and out-of-province residents.
All Canadian students accepted to the program must prove their status as Quebec student or non-Quebec Canadian student, otherwise they will be charged at the international rate. Students who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada, and who wish to qualify for the Quebec tuition fees, must also provide proof of Quebec residency.
Please see McGill Enrolment Service’s Legal documents pages for complete information on required documents, deadlines, and information about when to submit.
Examples of job titles
Data scientist
Data analyst
Business analyst
Machine learning engineer
Data engineer
Business reporting specialist
Data integration specialist
Solution architect
Potential employers
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Canada Revenue Agency
Service Canada
Law enforcements
IT companies
Telecommunication companies
Cybersecurity companies
Financial institutions (e.g., banks, insurance companies)
News media
Social media
Online stores
Hospitals
Health agencies
Transportation sector
Energy sector
Master of Information Studies Program Requirements
The Master of Information Studies; Non-Thesis and 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
- 18 credits from the six required core courses:
- GLIS 601 – Foundations of Info Studies
- GLIS 607 – Organization of Information
- GLIS 611 – Research Principles&Analysis
- GLIS 617 – Information System Design
- GLIS 619 – Info Behaviour and Resources
- GLIS 620 – Managing Info. Organizations
- 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
- 18 credits from the six required core courses:
- GLIS 601 – Foundations of Info Studies
- GLIS 607 – Organization of Information
- GLIS 611 – Research Principles&Analysis
- GLIS 617 – Information System Design
- GLIS 619 – Info Behaviour and Resources
- GLIS 620 – Managing Info. Organizations
- 18 credits from the research project component
- 15 credits from the required research courses:
- GLIS 603 – Research Project 1
- GLIS 604 – Research Project 2
- GLIS 647 – Research Project 3
- 3 credits from one of the following Research Methods courses: EDEM 690 – Research Methods: Theo & Pract , EDPE 605 – Research Methods , GLIS 611 – Research Principles&Analysis , SOCI 504 – Quantitative Methods 1 , SOCI 600 – Qualitative Research Methods 1 , SOCI 601 – Qualitative Research Methods 2
- 15 credits from the required research courses:
- 12 credits from complementary courses: see Master of Information Studies Courses
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