Master in Information Science/Studies (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the programme is $650 per credit hour for New York State residents and $850 per credit hour for non-residents..

This programme is designed for working professionals and recent graduates interested in the intersection of information, technology, and communication. Students explore how information is structured, presented, and used across digital platforms. The curriculum combines theory, hands-on practice, and individual research to examine communication technologies and their social impact. The programme emphasizes adaptable skills for diverse professional contexts.

Focus areas include information design, new media, communication technologies, digital content development, user-centered design, information systems.

The programme requires 30 credits, distributed across coursework, research, and individual projects. Students complete a capstone project that applies theoretical knowledge to real-world information design challenges.

Graduates pursue roles in information architecture, user experience design, digital content strategy, and technical communication within technology firms, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts, a statement of purpose, and two letters of recommendation. International students must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores if English is not their primary language.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. Online only, full-time or part-time, typically completed in two years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Science, engineering, and technology are central to SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s academic identity, alongside programs in business, healthcare, and liberal arts. Students can take part in research connected to current issues, including a summer undergraduate research program and work on New York’s real-world challenges. SUNY Poly researchers have also published a two-decade review and joined a $19.9 million National Science Foundation initiative. The institute’s news includes student showcases focused on innovation and ethics, as well as research into trust in the physician-patient relationship.

Utica, New York, provides the setting for a campus community that includes the Campus Center, where renovations are underway. Student life includes Wildcat Homecoming Weekend and professional development programming such as the POLY LEAD for Women series. Scholarships and grants support students, including an endowed scholarship established by Ronald and Patricia Sarner and a Health Forward Foundation grant. SUNY Poly has also received the Carnegie Opportunity designation, connected with expanding educational opportunity. The institute is marking its 60th anniversary with a gala supporting its work. International applicants can request detailed information, brochures, and forms by mail, then complete and submit an application. Academic choices span technical and scientific subjects as well as business, healthcare, and liberal arts, allowing students to compare study options across several areas before beginning the application process.