Do you want to be part of the next generation of Information specialists, including librarians, across the globe, to thrive in the 4IR?

Then, empower yourself by studying the online MIT ICT Information Science degree at the Department of Information Science.

The MIT ICT Information Science degree empowers the next generation of information specialists, including librarians and allied professionals, across the globe to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This degree is offered as a fully online programme with no contact sessions. Classes are presented live using Blackboard Collaborate and are recorded. Although live online class attendance is recommended it is not compulsory and students can listen to the recorded sessions in their own time.

Purpose of the programme

To build capacity to empower the next generation of library and information and allied professionals with knowledge and skills to apply modern information communication and technology (ICT), in order to support a diversity of user groups including academics, researchers, students and professionals in a variety of contexts.

The programme is intended for middle management level library and information and allied professionals involved in managing ICT or working in ICT-intensive environments in libraries and information-intensive industries and faculty members at the library and information science schools as well as those preparing for these work contexts. It is intended for people who are keen on getting involved with cutting-edge research and trends.

Please follow this link for the Application procedures.

The Welcoming session for the MIT Stream B Students was scheduled for Monday, 24 February 2025, at 09:30. Please click to view the recording of the session.