MASTER OF
INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT
Kathy Weaver
MIM Director
keweaver@umd.edu
Tetyana Bezbabna
MIM Coordinator
tbezbabn@umd.edu
Vedat Diker
Hussain Abbas
Shady Grove Program Director
Shady Grove Program Coordinator
vdiker@umd.edu
habbas@umd.edu
MIM Courses and Curriculum
 Goals
 Program Requirements
 Core Courses
 Specializations
MIM Program Goal
The MIM program provides the
opportunity for students to develop the
ability to recognize and capitalize on
opportunities that use information and
technology to improve organizations
MIM Curriculum Goal
The goal is accomplished by providing:
 A broad knowledge of technologies, design approaches, and
management techniques for addressing information management
problems
 An in-depth study of one or more aspects of information management
 Project-based learning experiences that integrate theory and practice
in an information management leadership role
MIM Curriculum Structure
36 credits (12 courses)
4 Core Courses (12 credits)
6 Elective Courses (18 credits)
2 Practicum Courses (6 credits)
Course Planning
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2-Year Course Plan
http://ischool.umd.edu/sites/default/files/page_c
ontent_files/20152017_two_year_course_plan_-_public.pdf
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Program Checklists
http://ischool.umd.edu/content/programrequirements-checklists
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Specializationhttp://ischool.umd.edu/mimspecializations
MIM Core Courses
 OBJECTIVE: Curriculum covers information management theories,
technologies, and techniques
 Must be completed in the first 18 credits
• INFM 600: Information Environments
• *INFM 603: Information Technology and Organizational Context
• *INFM 605: Users and Use Context
• *INFM 612: Management of Information Programs and Services
* Can be waived with appropriate course history or work experience
MIM Practicum Courses
 Provides experience applying, adapting, and extending
information management theories, technologies, and
techniques in real world context
Capstone Course – 2 full semesters
• INFM 736: Information Management Capstone 1
(Fall semester)
• INFM 737 Information Management Capstone 2
(Spring Semester)
Internship
 Summer following 1st full year of MIM program
 Benefits
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Learn about field from the inside
Decide if this is right career
Learn new skills and add to knowledge base
Practice communication and teamwork skills
Meet new people and practice networking skills
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Establish a network of professional contacts, mentors, and
references
• Gain valuable experience and accomplishments for resume
• Potential full time job opportunity
Internship
 International students must have accompanied academic component
 Options:
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3 hour Internship elective (recommended)
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Enhances academic, career, and personal development
Curriculum covers high-impact information careers | mentoring |
professional development | opportunity identification
0 hour iSchool Internship Seminar course (pending approval)
0 hour UMD Internship seminar course (UNIV099) http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=9
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Seminar course participation
• Offer letter
• Internship Goals | Plan- self evaluation of internship
• Reflection of internship | Internship and achievements summary
MIM Specializations
 Develop depth of knowledge of particular aspect of information
management
 Program offers
• Labels and descriptions of expertise
• Curriculum guides
Defined &
Specified
Flexible &
Open
MIM Specializations
Information Analysis Track
Data Analytics
Strategic Management
Technology Design Track
User Experience
Technology Development
Information Management Research
MIM Thesis Option
Individualized Program Plan
With a focus in …
MIM Specializations
Information Analysis Track
Data Analytics
Strategic Management
 Data Analytics
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Manipulation and mobilization of data to support decision-making processes and
organizational goals
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Utilization of quantitative analysis, methods, and tools to examine, clean,
transform, and model data, creating valuable and usable information
 Strategic Management (Includes Project Management)
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Managerial, administrative, and organizational aspects of information analysis
Role information and technology play in management and operation of
organizations
Knowledge and skills required to support organizations in developing and
managing strategic information strategies
MIM Specializations
Technology Design
User Experience
Technology Development
 User Experience
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Design, creation, and evaluation of interactive information systems
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User interface implementation
 Technology Development
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Development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that
support information management
Technical, design, and managerial issues that arise during creation and
implementation of information systems
MIM Specializations
Information Management Research
Thesis Option
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Complete a full research project
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Well suited for future doctoral degree
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Learning research methods help if future employment consists of
conducting or evaluating research projects
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Requires active advising from a faculty member
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Thesis Option Replaces the MIM Capstone Courses
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Process
1. Identify faculty advisor
2. Inform MIM Coordinator of thesis plan
3. Take INST 701: Introduction to Research Methods
4. Develop a proposal, thesis committee, and complete a research project
(INFM 799 x 2)
MIM Specializations
Individualized Program Plan
With a focus in …
 Design a custom specialization that meets individual interests
 Combines foundation of general knowledge in Information
Management and Technology with customizable options for
particular circumstances
MIM and MLS Joint Specializations
 Curation and Management of Digital Assets
• Creating, managing, and preserving digital assets in
variety of sectors
 Archives and Digital Curation
• Archivists, data curation managers and specialists, and
other information professionals in contemporary society
Specialization Days
 Data Analytics
 Strategic Management
 User Experience
 Technology Development
Next Steps
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Design a plan of study that explicitly supports professional
development goals and aspirations:
1. Sequence the MIM core
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No more than 2 each semester
2. Select a specialization (and rationale)
3. Construct your ideal course plan
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Write it out and review with MIM Coordinator if needed
 What are two specific questions that you have about the MIM
curriculum / courses / registration process?
 How are you going to get them answered?
Academic Dishonesty
Academic Dishonesty
Cheating - Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials,
information, or study aids in any academic exercise
Fabrication - Intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any
information or citation in an academic exercise
Facilitating academic dishonesty - Intentionally or knowingly helping or
attempting to help another to violate any provision of this Code
Plagiarism - Intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of
another as one’s own in any academic exercise
Improper Use of Previous Published Materials – Using materials from
existing sources for any academic purpose without appropriate
markers and attribution
Ctrl – C
⌘-C
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Academic Integrity
 As Students:
• Become familiar with generally accepted practices
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/01/
• Quoting
• Paraphrasing
• Summarizing
• Review the general and course-specific requirements
found in the course syllabi and assignments
• Ask questions
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Contact your instructor
Ask for clarification BEFORE submitting assignment
Academic Integrity
 UMD and the iSchool
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Provide resources
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Proper use of external sources and appropriate attribution
• Located at MIM Central
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Instructors will remind you about general and coursespecific practices to follow
 Keep record of all incidents in iSchool
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List maintained by the MIM program
• Purpose is to document extent of problem
• Provide information for high-impact interventions
 If necessary, refer cases to the University Student Honor
Counsel for adjudication and sentencing
Academic Dishonesty
 Academic Consequences
• Academic probation
• Suspension from the university
• Expulsion from the university
 Immigration Consequences
• Departure from the USA
• Loss of immigration status
 Professional Consequences
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Legal liability
Negative reputation
Career Planning
International Student Services
Writing Center
Career Planning and Support
 UMD Career Center
• Hornbake Building 3rd Floor
 MIM Career Events Calendar
• Career Related Workshops
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Resume Building
Internship and Networking Fair
• MIM Speaker Series
Career Planning and Support
 UMD CAREER CENTER
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http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/section.cfm?section_id=1
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing 3rd Floor
 UMD CAREERS (GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS)
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https://ejobs.umd.edu/
University Human Recourses - 1100 Chesapeake Bldg
 UMD LIBRARIES (GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS)
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http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/home
 THE UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE (GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS)
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http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/jobs
 MIM CENTRAL (GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, JOB
OPPORTUNITIES)
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http://mim.umd.edu/
International Student Services
 ISSS
3109 Susquehanna Hall,
University of Maryland,
College Park, MD 20742
301.314.7740
 http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/in
ternational-students-scholar-services
UMD Writing Center
 Department of English
2119 Tawes Hall
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-3809
english@umd.edu
 http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/
writingcenter
JOIN THE
MIM COMMUNITY
MIM Community
 Incoming students (MIM, MLS, HCIM, Doctoral)
 Existing students
 iSchool faculty and staff
 MIM Alumni
MIM Administration
MIM Director
Dr. Kathy Weaver, PhD
MIM Program Coordinator
Tetyana Bezbabna
Shady Grove Program Director
Dr. Vedat Diker, PhD
Shady Grove Coordinator
Hussain Abbas
MIM Office College Park
4120E Hornbake Building, South Wing
College Park, MD
MIM Office Shady Grove
Building III, Room 5133
Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville, MD
MIMSA – MIM Student Association
Dedicated to advancement of MIM program
 Create vibrant and interactive environment
 Ensure and enhance communication and cooperation among the
MIM student body, alumni, faculty and staff of the iSchool
 Encourage students to participate in events that are designed for
student development socially, academically and professionally
 Provide MIM students an opportunity to connect with the
professional world
MIMSA Executive Board
Mohit Juneja
(President)
Krishnesh Pujari
(Public Relations Officer)
Akshay Mandke
(Marketing Head)
Priyanka Baskaran
(Secretary)
Prajakta Arolker
(Webmaster)
Sneha Mitthankhediwale
(GSG Representative)
Dr. Kathy Weaver
(Faulty Advisor)
Tetyana Bezbabna
(Staff Advisor)
MIMSA Events & Initiatives
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MIMSYNC: MIM get together with students, faculty,
and alumni
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Resume Building Session: Get tips from MIM Alumni
and awareness about key phrases that companies look
for in resumes
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Internship & Networking Fair: Promote employers
and a platform for MIM students to practice networking
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Holiday Party: End of semester get together
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Project Expo: Display and demonstrate project
innovations
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End of the Year Bash: Event dedicated to the
graduating students
MIMSA: Work with Us
 Enhance leadership skills and run an organization efficiently
 Build networking skills and strengthen industry connections
 Create development opportunities: intellectual, social and
professional
Vice - President
Treasurer
Event Coordinator
Historian
Note: Elections 2015 in the first next week of September
Social Media: Content with Us
Master of Information Management Student Association
@umdmimsa
MIMSA
Master of Information Management Student Association
mimsa.umd.edu
Student Resources
 MIM Central - http://mim.umd.edu/
 Master’s Student Handbook http://ischool.umd.edu/content/student-handbooks
 Listening Sessions http://mim.umd.edu/mim-calendar/
 Office Hours http://mim.umd.edu/contact-us/
 iSchool ListServes
• iSchoolAnnouncements
ischoolannouncements@listserv.umd.edu
• iSchoolDiscuss ischooldiscussion@listserv.umd.edu
To subscribe:
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Send an email to listserv@listserv.umd.edu
Leave the subject line blank
Include in the body of the email “SUBSCRIBE
ISCHOOLDISCUSSION/ISCHOOLANNOUNCEMENTS”
Student Advising
 Advisors
• Jeff Waters – jwaters4@umd.edu
 Declarations, Waivers, Forms
http://ischool.umd.edu/content/declarations-forms-waivers
Your Contribution
 What can you do?
• Participate in MIM events
• Participate in MIMSA events
• Become a MIMSA officer
• Organize a group trip
• Propose course and curriculum ideas
 Most importantly…
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Ask questions…
Have ideas…
Take initiative…
Make things better!
WELCOME TO
THE UMD
ISCHOOL