University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

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Business/Library and Information Studies (MBA/MLIS)

University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Faculty:Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Business Administration and Management, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Areas of Research:Information Issues, Access, Equity; Information Literacy; Information Seeking Behaviour; Intellectual Freedom and Censorship; Knowledge Organization; Library and Information Services to Youth; Print and Media Literacies.
Course Based:Yes
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $10,230
Careers:Banking, Credit and Other Investment ManagersLibrary, Archive, Museum and Art Gallery ManagersLibrarians

Description:

In this inter-faculty joint degree program, students may complete the Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) degree in conjunction with the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. This program typically extends over three years of full-time study.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    As this is a dual degree program, you must be admitted into both programs by both schools (MBA and MLIS). For admissions information about the MBA portion of the application see the Alberta School of Business. Completion of any four-year undergraduate degree (excluding a Bachelor degree in Library Sciences), from an accredited academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta. If you have a three-year degree then you must have additional coursework equivalent to one year of courses; A GPA of 3.0 on most 4-point grading systems or grade of B on most letter grading systems, based on your last 60★;

    Test Scores:
    Application Notes : Applicants may also take a PTE with a minimum score of 76 in order to prove their English proficiency. The above scores are for SLIS. Scores vary for FGSR.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests
    Original transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are also needed.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 05, 2022