Master of Arts (Thesis) in Information Science

at University of Otago

Modules
 

• Fundamentals and practice of spreadsheets  
• Developing Information Systems 1  
• Developing Information Systems 2  
• Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience 
• Introduction to Data Science  
• Special Topic  
• Applied Project

• Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
• be a graduate with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers,  or
• have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
• have undertaken a programme of study that provides adequate preparation for the thesis, and
• have achieved a grade of at least a B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, dissertation requirement, or relevant preparatory papers of the qualification concerned.
• In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.

The cost of studying at University of Otago varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay NZ$37,746 annually, to study in University of Otago.

People with Information Science skills are in high demand because of the vital role that information and information systems play in modern organisations. There are many and varied career opportunities in fields such as business management and analytics, science and data science, education, research, finance, health, manufacturing and automation, media production and user experience technology, music and entertainment, and engineering.