Master of Science in Informatics

San Jose State University

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,906/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1857

Total Students: 36,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192, United States

Master of Science in Informatics

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Informatics degree program at the San José State University School of Information prepares graduate students for exciting careers focused on analyzing and managing data—and making that data secure and actionable for users within a specific field, such as health or cybersecurity.

The MS in Informatics program is ideal for students with technical and non-technical backgrounds who are interested in exploring connections between people and technology.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the MS in Informatics program, students will be able to:

  • Apply technology informatics skills to solve specific industry data and information management problems, with a focus on usability and designing for users;
  • Evaluate, manage, and develop electronic records programs and applications in a specific organizational setting;
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of security and ethics issues related to informatics, user interface, and inter-professional application of informatics in specific fields by designing and implementing appropriate information assurance and ethics and privacy solutions;
  • Identify user needs, ideate informatics products and services, prototype new concepts, and evaluate a prototype’s usability;
  • Work collaboratively in teams and use project management practices effectively to solve user-centric information and data problems;
  • Conduct informatics analysis and visualization applied to different real-world fields, such as health science and privacy.