Information Studies
Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2012 academic year unless otherwise specified.
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This subject is taught by the School of Information Management.
Overview
Are you an emerging information professional looking for a career in libraries, archives or records management? Graduates seeking employment in these areas, or in the corporate information sector, require Master's level education in the complex disciplines governing information storage and retrieval, information management and communication.
The Master of Information Studies offers professional education in these three disciplines, based on a core set of courses incorporating management, information technology and research methods. Victoria's Information Studies Programmes give a thorough, research-based grounding in information technology and knowledge organisation, oriented to the needs of New Zealand information professionals.
A flexible learning approach enables you to study on campus in Wellington, or anywhere in New Zealand through Web-based learning, high quality course material, audio conferences, and Internet resources. In Auckland, the programme delivery is varied, including some scheduled classes delivered at a convenient city location. Tutorials are also delivered in other centres according to demand.
Students interested in this subject should also review the courses and qualifications available within Information Management.
Postgraduate Programmes in Information Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Information Studies
- Master of Information Studies
- MA in Library and Information Studies - administered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- PhD in Library and Information Studies
Career Opportunities
An information management qualification sets you on course to organise the knowledge content of the twenty-first century, whether you are employed as a librarian, archivist, records manager or knowledge/information professional.
The Information Studies Programmes offer broadly-based, technology focused qualifications for information professionals, with content and structure evolving to reflect the rapidly changing field of information and communication technologies.
How To Find Out More
You can order more information on this subject by registering on our Request for Study Material database.
Victoria's Student Recruitment and Course Advice Office offers advice on courses and help with planning your degree.
Contact the Faculty of Commerce Student Services Office (Victoria Business School) for information on admission, qualifications and courses, course advice and selection criteria, exemptions and prerequisites and your Application to Study.
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List of Courses
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LIBR 690 – Librarianship for PhD |