Master of Information Science
Information Science is a wide field which covers many academic fields like Library science, Records management, Documentation, Archives, Informatics, Informetrics and Bibliometrics. The proposed course content will enrich students to understand the core ideas in Library, Records, Documentation, Archives and Information management generally which helps to position graduates in global practice across academic disciplines.
The program will be run on regular basis (week end) and shall be a two-year academic program. This program is by course work and dissertation. The structure and scope of this program will engage students in rigorous course work and research that spans over the duration of the program.
The main objective of the program is to raise the profile of the profession by producing highly trained professionals who are competent and proficient in matters pertaining to information management. Specific objectives include;
- Train high-level personnel in the theory and practice of Library and Information science;
- Impart graduates with higher professional qualification for both professional practice and research;
- Prepare a core cadre of dedicated Library, Records and Information scientists (managers) as catalysts for rapid professional development, revival and growth of Public Library Information services in Uganda in particular and across globe in general;
- Graduate students well equipped and enabled senior members of the profession to manage key resources both in the hybrid and fully digitized library services.
Overview
| Code | MIS |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Study time | Weekend |
| Intake | August |
Entry requirements
Candidates to be admitted for this program must have a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division and above in Library Science or related profession i.e. Information Technology, Computer Science, etc. obtained from institutions recognized and/or accredited by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
Fees structure
| Tuition Fees per Semester (East African) | UGX 1,325,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans) | UGX 1,987,500 |
Functional Fees
| Compulsory fees | UGX |
| Application fee | 50,000 |
| Registration fees (per Academic Year) | 60,000 |
| Identity Card (Payable once in the 1st Semester) | 20,000 |
| Student Manual (Payable once in the 1st Semester) | 20,000 |
| Library fee (per Academic Year) | 50,000 |
| Medicare fee (per semester) | 30,000 |
| Computer Laboratory fee (per Academic Year) | 100,000 |
| Laboratory Fee for MSc in Chemistry (Per semester) | 200,000 |
| Examination fee (per semester) | 100,000 |
| Innovation fund (per year) | 100,000 |
| Research fee (per Academic Year) | 200,000 |
| Development Fund (per Academic Year) | 100,000 |
| Student Games Union fee (Academic Year) | 20,000 |
| Student Guild fee (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
| Contribution to the Uganda National Students’ Association (UNSA) (per Academic Year) | 2,000 |
| Certification (per copy) | 5,000 |
| Graduation fee (Payable on Completion of Studies) | |
| a) Ceremony | 80,000 |
| b) Transcript | 50,000 |
| c) Certificate | 50,000 |
| d) Convocation | 20,000 |
| Total | 200,000 |
| Consequential fees | |
| Late Registration (per semester; after the deadline for official registration) | 50,000 |
| Replacement of Transcript (per issue) | 50,000 |
| Replacement of other University Credentials (Admission Letter, Identity Card, Library Card, etc…) | 20,000 |
| Retake/Supplementary/Missed/Special Exam fee (per course) | 50,000 |
| To be remitted to NCHE via www.ura.go.ug | |
| Contribution to National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) Collections (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Fees Structure 2025-2026
Course details
- LH Lecture Hours
- CH Contact Hours
- TH Tutorial Hours
- CU Credit Units
| Year One Semester One | ||||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | LH | PH | CH | CU | Remark | ||
| MIS 7101 | Historical Developments in Library and Information Science | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 | Modified | ||
| MIS 7102 | Advanced Records & Archives Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | Current | ||
| MIS 7103 | Research Methods | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 | Reviewed | ||
| MIS 7104 | Bibliometrics | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | Reviewed | ||
| MIS 7105 | Theory & practice of knowledge cataloguing and Classification | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | Reviewed | ||
| MIS 7106 | Computer Applications in Research | 00 | 120 | 60 | 4 | Reviewed | ||
| Year One Semester Two | ||||||||
| MIS 7201 | Reference Sources and Services | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | Reviewed | ||
| MIS 7202 | Data Management and Governance | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | Modified | ||
| MIS 7203 | Networking for Libraries and Record Institutions | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | Reviewed | ||
| MIS 7204 | Knowledge Management | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | New | ||
| MIS 7205 | Library, Records and Information Policies | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | Reviewed | ||
| MIS 7206 | Scholarly Writing and Publications | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 | Current | ||
| Electives (Options) A student is expected to choose one elective | ||||||||
| MIS 7207 | Management in Information Institutions (MIIS) | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | New | ||
| MIS 7208 | Agricultural Information Systems (AIS) | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | Reviewed | ||
| MIS 7209 | Health Information Management Systems (HIMS) | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | Modified | ||
| MIS 7210 | Artificial Intelligence in Library and Information Science (AI) | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | New | ||
| Year Two Semester One | ||||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | LH | PH | CH | CU | |||
| MIS 7301 | Collection Development and Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | Reviewed | ||
| MIS 7202 | Indigenous Knowledge Management | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | New | ||
| MIS 7303 | Information Search and Retrieval | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | New | ||
| MIS 7304 | Management Information Systems | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | Reviewed | ||
| MIS 7305 | Software Packages for Library and Record Centers | 00 | 120 | 60 | 4 | Reviewed | ||
| Year Two Semester Two | ||||||||
| MIS 7401 | Dissertation | 10 | Current | |||||