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) | Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans) |
|---|---|
| UGX 1,325,000 | $730 |
Functional Fees
| Application fee | 50,000 |
| Registration fees (per Academic Year) | 60,000 |
| Late Registration (per semester; after the deadline for official registration) | 30,000 |
| Examination fee (per semester) | 100,000 |
| Research fee (per Academic Year) | 200,000 |
| Student Manual (Payable once in the 1st Semester) | 20,000 |
| Computer Laboratory fee (per Academic Year) | 60,000 |
| Identity Card (Payable once in the 1st Semester) | 20,000 |
| Library fee (per Academic Year) | 50,000 |
| Medical (per semester) | 15,000 |
| Development Fund (per Academic Year) | 100,000 |
| Late Payment of Fees (after the deadline for official fees payment) | 50,000 |
| Replacement of Admission Letter (per Issue) | 5,000 |
| Retake/Supplementary/Missed Exam fee (per course) | 50,000 |
| Special Exam (per course) | 30,000 |
| 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 |
| Graduation fee (Payable on Completion of Studies) (Including: Transcript, Certificate, Convocation) | 150,000 |
| Certification (per copy) | 3,000 |
| Contribution to National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) Collections (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Fieldwork, Study, Industrial Training/ Attachment, Internship, School Practice fee
| Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources | 500,000= (per Sem) |
| Bachelor of Agribusiness Management | 150,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | 300,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Agriculture and Land Use Management | 150,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry | 150,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology | 150,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Industrial and Applied Physics | 150,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Applied Design and Fine Art | 150,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Arts in Economics | 100,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Business Administration | 100,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Civil Engineering | 150,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Computer Science | 100,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Education (school practice) | 100,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Electrical Engineering | 150,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Environmental Health Science | 200,000= (par year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Environmental Science | 150,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Information Technology | 100,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Library and Information Science | 100,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 150,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery | 300,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Nursing Science | 150,000= (per Year) |
| Bachelor of/Diploma in Anaesthesia and Critical Care Med | 150,000= (per Year) |
| Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management | 100,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Public Administration and Mgt | 100,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Records Management | 100,000= (per Year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Social Work and Social Admin | 100,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences | 100,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of /Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality | 150,000= (per year) |
| Bachelor of Catering and Hospitality | 150,000= (per year) |
| Diploma in Medical Records Management | 100,000= (per Year) |
| Diploma in Hotel Management | 150,000= (per year) |
| Language Enhancement (for Students of French) | 200,000= (per year) |
| Study trips (for Students of Geography) | 100,000= (per year) |
| Study trips/Transport fee (for DEHS, BNS, BEHS, MBChB, BACM) | 170,000= (per Sem) |
Fees Structure 2024-2025
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 | ||
| MIS 7101 | History of Library, Records and Information Systems development | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 | ||
| MIS 7102 | Records & Archives Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | ||
| MIS 7103 | Research Methods | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 | ||
| MIS 7104 | Bibliometrics | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | ||
| MIS 7105 | Theory & practice of knowledge cataloguing and Classification | 30 | 90 | 75 | 5 | ||
| Year One Semester Two | |||||||
| MISÂ 7201 | Reference sources and services | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | ||
| MISÂ 7202 | Organization of Information and Data Sources | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | ||
| MISÂ 7203 | Networking in Libraries and Records institutions | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | ||
| MISÂ 7204 | Database Management Systems | 30 | 90 | 75 | 5 | ||
| MISÂ 7205 | Library, Records and Information Policies | 45 | 00 | 60 | 4 | ||
| Electives (Options) A student is expected to choose one elective | |||||||
| MIS 7206 | Industrial Information Systems         (IIS) | 30 | 90 | 75 | 5 | ||
| MIS 7207 | Geographical Information Systems   (GIS) | 30 | 90 | 75 | 5 | ||
| MIS 7208 | Agricultural Information Systems     (AIS) | 30 | 90 | 75 | 5 | ||
| MIS 7209 | Health Information Systems              (HIS) | 30 | 90 | 75 | 5 | ||
| MIS 7210 | Education Information Systems       (EIS) | 30 | 90 | 75 | 5 | ||
| Year Two Semester One | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | LH | PH | CH | CU | ||
| MISÂ 7301 | Collection Development and Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | ||
| MISÂ 7202 | African Information Resources & International System | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 | ||
| MIS 7303 | Records Processing and Organization | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | ||
| MISÂ 7304 | Management Information Systems | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | ||
| MISÂ 7305 | Software Packages for Library and Records management | 30 | 90 | 75 | 5 | ||
| Year Two Semester Two | |||||||
| MISÂ 7401 | Dissertation | 150 | 00 | 150 | 5 | ||