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Master of Information Studies (Bilingual) and Specialization Science, Society and Policy at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Information Studies (MIS) with the collaborative specialization in Science, Society and Policy combines the bilingual MIS with the master's-level collaborative programme of the Institute for Science, Society and Policy, which examines how evidence, policy and emerging technologies interact. The MIS is offered full-time or part-time with course-based, thesis and co-op options.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: School of Information Studies  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The MIS core (six compulsory courses plus a capstone or thesis route) with specialization requirements in Science, Society and Policy; at least 25% of courses are completed in the second official language.

Career pathways

Controlled vocabulary specialist, digital curator, information architect, knowledge management analyst, records manager, privacy analyst and similar information roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the graduate programs in Information Studies is governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies. Applicants must have a four year bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative average of 70% (B) calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines. All applicants must be able to understand, speak and write proficiently in either English or French and have a passive knowledge (ability to understand the spoken and written word) of the other language. Proof of knowledge of the second language is required. Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of their abilities in both languages. The list of acceptable proofs is indic

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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