University Of California - [UC Berkeley], California, Berkeley - Courses & Fees

Berkeley, California

University Public College

The Master of Arts in Information Management and Systems at the University of California is a 2 years program, designed to train students in the skills needed to succeed as information professionals.
I-School graduates will be expected to perform and manage a multiplicity of information-related tasks.
Such a profession is inherently interdisciplinary, requiring aspects of computer science, cognitive science, psychology and sociology, economics, business, law, library/information studies, and communications.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
This program is designed to train students in the skills needed to succeed as information professionals.
It requires at least 48-semester units of study.
Students are expected to enroll in at least 12 units of graduate work each semester and complete the program within the two-year time frame.
Students are required to be registered for four consecutive semesters.

Important Dates

Event	Start Date	End Date
Application Deadline	Sep 15, 2023	Dec 1, 2023

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	$5721	$5721
Health Insurance	$3044	$3044
Compulsory Fees	$564	$564
International differential fee	$6122	$6122
Miscellaneous expenses	$732	$732
Total Fees	$16183	$16183

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
Successful work experience in relevant fields.
Programming exposure and aptitude.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Not required: GRE/GMAT.

The following required documents are:

Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
Short Answer Essay: The Short Answer Essay should answer the following question in 300 words or less. What is the most interesting information problem you have ever solved? Explain why it was interesting and how you solved it.
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Programming Competency Statement: Each applicant must submit a Programming Competency Statement. This statement is not a form; it is a document each applicant creates, similar to a resumé. It should list your programming language(s), describe specifically your level of proficiency, and include a brief description of relevant programming courses completed.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

The careers after graduation are:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Support Scholarships for Young Women	Variable	Yes	Mar 19, 2023
AAUW International Fellowships	Variable	Yes	Nov 15, 2023
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Aug 30, 2023
Deutschland Stipendium Program	$4363	Yes	N/A