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ARM FACULTY OF INFORMATION Master of Information with Concentration in Archives and Records Management The Archives and Records Management concentration focuses on the social, institutional, and personal practices affecting the creation, use, and re-use of recorded information. The concentration explores the multiple perspectives that inform documentary practices over time, and draws on diverse foundational disciplines, including: Management theories for organizational records; Archival theory of arrangement and description; Appraisal theories and practices for diverse organizations; Preservation principles and technology migration management; and History of records and record keeping. REQUIREMENTS: WHO HIRES ARM GRADUATES? Master of Information degree requires a Our alumni work in a wide range of organizations and minimum of 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCE). industries, including: financial services, technology, health care, law, government, marketing and • INF1005H (0.25 FCE) communications, non-profit and more. Information Workshop I • INF1006H (0.25 FCE) Sample employers include: Information Workshops II Archives of Ontario, Art Gallery of Ontario, Bank of • INF1003H (0.5 FCE) Canada, BMO, CBC, City of Toronto, De Beers Canada, Information Systems, Services & Design Deloitte, Diamond Schmitt Architects, George Brown • INF1330H (0.5 FCE) College, House of Commons, Mattamy Homes, Ontario Archives Concepts and Issues Public Service, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, SNC • INF2175H (0.5 FCE) Lavalin, St. Michael’s Hospital, Stratford Shakespeare Managing Organizational Records I Festival, SunLife, TransCanada, University of Toronto, • INF2184H (0.5 FCE) among others. Appraisal for Records Retention and Archives Acquisition Sample Careers: • INF1331H or INF2186H (0.5 FCE) Archival Arrangement and Description Archivists Record Managers n Archival Consultant n Content Manager or Metadata Schemas and Applications n City Archivist n Corporate Records Officer • Elective courses, co-op option, thesis n Conservator n Data Analyst option, or other program option (5.0 FCE). n Digital Information Archivist n Documentation Specialist n Digitization Manager n Electronic Document n Government Records Archivist Management Coordinator n Media Archivist n Government Records Analyst n Photo Archivist n Information Analyst n Privacy Officer n Information Resource Specialist n University Archivist n Records Analyst T. 416.978.3234 | [email protected] | https://ischool.utoronto.ca/areas-of-study/master-of-information/ ARM Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a history background to take the Can I choose more than one concentration? ARM concentration? Yes, a maximum of two concentrations is No. We accept students from all academic allowed; however, it is strongly advised that backgrounds into our program. students choose only one concentration. Students choosing to do two concentrations Does this program focus more heavily on analog may encounter scheduling difficulties. You are or digital archives? responsible for ensuring that you complete Both. The ARM concentration focuses on the the concentration requirements – which is social, institutional, and personal practices tallied only at the time of request to graduate. affecting the creation, use, and re-use of Students can enrol in courses from all recorded information. concentrations as an elective, no matter what concentration they choose. Is the co-op mandatory? No, co-op is optional and is only one of Is there a thesis option? the many work-integrated learning (WiL) Yes, the thesis is optional. The thesis opportunities that is available. The MI program option allows students to gain experience in can involve a practicum course (INF2173H; developing and executing a research project INF2158H) or an internship. from beginning to end. This option is designed for students who have a clearly defined topic, Can I do a co-op and a practicum? can find a supervisor, and can meet tight No, both the co-op and practicum programs are deadlines in order to complete all program work-integrated learning (WiL) opportunities requirements within the normal time limit. that achieve similar outcomes related to workplace learning. The Faculty is committed Can I do both the co-op and thesis options? to ensuring a balance of WiL and theoretical/ No, the program requirements for the thesis applied learning in the classroom. We also limit option does not allow time to complete two the number of spaces in the courses; therefore, work terms outside of the university. As such, it is necessary to balance access to maximize this makes it difficult to complete the co-op as learning opportunities for all. the thesis is already a major engagement on its own, dominating two terms of study. Do I have to choose a concentration? No, the general program pathway is also an option. The general program pathway includes several core courses plus a multitude of elective options: elective coursework, co-op, collaborative specializations, or a thesis. T. 416.978.3234 | [email protected] | https://ischool.utoronto.ca/areas-of-study/master-of-information/ CIPS FACULTY OF INFORMATION Master of Information with Concentration in Critical Information Policy Studies Our globalizing information society needs a new breed of professional specifically trained in critical approaches to the study of information in all its manifestations. CIPS professionals identify, critically describe and interpret all aspects of the information life-cycle and within the full range of social contexts. They work within the public and private sectors to ensure the creation of beneficial policies, programs, and strategies. They grapple with issues that include: the digital divide, open data, open government, data protection, privacy, intellectual property, surveillance, cyber security, telecommunication policy, copyright, and consumer rights. Similarly, they critically investigate the use of body scanners, cloud computing, Facebook, Google Street View, social networking, and emerging technologies on which we are increasingly relying. REQUIREMENTS: WHO HIRES CIPS GRADUATES? Master of Information degree requires a Our alumni work in a wide range of organizations and minimum of 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCE). industries, including: government, communications, financial services, health care, education, non-profit • INF1005H (0.25 FCE) and more. Information Workshop I • INF1006H (0.25 FCE) Sample employers include: Information Workshops II American Express, Bank of Canada, Cancer Care • INF1001H (0.5 FCE) Ontario, CARE Canada, Council of Academic Hospitals Knowledge and Information in Society of Ontario, CPP Investment Board, Deloitte, Digital • INF2181H (0.5 FCE) Defence Inc., Financial Planning Standards Council, Information Policy, Regulation, and Law Heart and Stroke Foundation, Médecins Sans • INF2240H (0.5 FCE) Frontières (MSF), Ontario College of Teachers, Ontario Political Economy and Cultural Studies Public Service, Rogers Communications, United of Information Nations, United Way of Toronto, University of Toronto, • INF2242H (0.5 FCE) and many others. Studying Information and Knowledge Practices Sample Careers: • INF2243H (0.5 FCE) n Chief Information Officer n Investigator, Standards Enforcement Critical Histories of Information and n Consultant, Research and n Policy Advisor Communication Technologies Analytics n Policy Analyst • Elective courses, co-op option, thesis n Copyright Education n Policy Project Supervisor option, or other program option (5.0 FCE). Compliance Manager n Program and Policy Associate n Corporate Engagement Advisor n Research Analyst n Humanitarian Affairs Advisor n Research & Communications n Information Commissioner Coordinator n Information Policy Developer n Senior Specialist, Digital Advocacy n Information Privacy Officer n Women’s and Human Rights n Intellectual Property Assistant Programs Officer T. 416.978.3234 | [email protected] | https://ischool.utoronto.ca/areas-of-study/master-of-information/ CIPS Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a background in policy to take the Can I choose more than one concentration? CIPS concentration? Yes, a maximum of two concentrations is No, we accept students from all academic allowed; however, it is strongly advised that backgrounds into our program. students choose only one concentration. Students choosing to do two concentrations Is the co-op mandatory? may encounter scheduling difficulties. You are No, co-op is optional and is only one of responsible for ensuring that you complete the many work-integrated learning (WiL) the concentration requirements – which is opportunities that is available. The MI program tallied only at the time of request to graduate. can involve a practicum course (INF2173H; Students can enrol in courses from all INF2158H) or an internship. concentrations as an elective, no matter what concentration they choose. Can I do a co-op and a practicum? No, both the co-op and practicum programs are Is there a thesis option? work-integrated learning (WiL) opportunities Yes, the thesis is optional. The thesis that achieve similar outcomes related to option allows students to gain experience in workplace learning. The Faculty is committed developing and executing a research project to ensuring a balance of WiL and theoretical/ from beginning to end. This option is designed applied learning in the classroom. We also limit for students who have a clearly defined topic, the number of spaces in the courses; therefore, can find a supervisor,