MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (COURSEWORK)

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MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE



Programme Overview

The Master of Library and Information Science programme aims to produce graduates who have advanced knowledge, skills and values of information professions in Library and Information Science. 


To produce graduates who have advanced knowledge, skills and attributes as information professionals in library and information services. 


To produce graduates who are industry ready for career in contemporary information organisations.


Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester (Coursework)

Part-Time Duration: 4 Semesters (Coursework)


Programme Structure

Core Courses (27 Credits)
  1. Organization of Information
  2. Reference and Information Literacy Services
  3. Technologies for Information Management
  4. Digital Libraries
  5. Libraries, Information and Society
  6. Development of Information Collection
  7. Management of Library and Information Services
  8. Research Methods in Library and Information Science


Elective Courses (9 Credits) - 5 Only

  1. Indexing, Abstracting and Thesauri Construction
  2. Web Publishing
  3. User Needs and Behavior
  4. Measurement and Evaluation of Library and Information Services
  5. Special Topics in Library & Information Science
  6. Digital Humanities
  7. Bibliometrics and Scientific Publishing
  8. Statistics for Library & Information Science Research   


Research Courses (12 Credits)

  1. Research Project                                                                                     

                                                                     

Career Prospects

Librarian (Public, Academic, or Special Libraries), Information Architect, Digital Librarian, Information Services Manager, Library Systems Analyst, Collection Development Specialist, Information Literacy Educator, Metadata Specialist, Digital Humanities Researcher, Web Content Manager, User Experience Researcher (Library Context), Bibliometrician, Information Policy Advisor, Archivist, Research Data Manager.

          

Tuition Fee

Local

RM20,256 (Full-Time)

RM 25,320.00 (Part-Time)

Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.

International

RM37,980 (Full-Time)

RM49,216.00 (Part-Time)

Intake

Semester 1 (October) Intake 

Semester 2 (March) Intake

Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
  • For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
    • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
  • For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following): 
    • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
    • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
    • Produce publications in related field; or
    • Receive a scholarship; or
    • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
    • Pass an interview conducted by the Faculty; or
    • Pass a special evaluation by the Faculty
Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possess a Bachelor's Degree
  • Equivalent Qualification: 
    1. Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
    2. Possessed Professional qualification approved by Senate from time to time; or
    3. APEL (A) qualification; or
    4. APEL (Q) qualification
  • Related fields: A Bachelor’s Degree in any fields.
  • Special Requirements: N/A
English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable