Master of Information Science (Revised in 2016)
1. DEGREE NAME AND AREA OF STUDY
Full name : Master of Information Science (Information Science)
Short name : M.I.S. (Information Science)
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
The Master of Information Science in Information Science (Revised in 2016) aims to produce graduates who have the following qualifications:
(1) Have knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and theories in the field of Information Science and other related sciences. Be able to apply knowledge to work and solve problems in the information profession.
(2) Have advanced research knowledge and ability, and the development of new knowledge in Information Science with research process.
(3) Be able to apply Information Science knowledge to manage things effectively.
(4) Have ability to think, analyze, synthesize, communicate, use information technology, and modern management that will lead to the development of knowledge.
(5) Have morality and both academic and professional ethics.
3. CURRICULUM AND TYPE OF PROGRAM
Total credit of study is 39 credits consisting of:
Category | Credits | ||
Plan A1 | Plan A2 | Plan B | |
Mandatory course | 3 | 21 | 21 |
Elective course - Non-credit course - Credit course |
- - |
- 6 |
- 12 |
Thesis | 39 | 12 | - |
Independent Study | - | - | 6 |
Total | 39 | 39 | 39 |
The program is a Special Project. The Special Project's classes are taught on Weekends.
A1 = Research based
A2 = Reseach + Coursework
B = Independent study + Coursework
4. COURSES
For Plan A1
Mandatory Courses
Plan A1 students are required to take and pass the following non-credit course.
|
Credits |
412703 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE |
3 (3-0-6) |
Thesis Courses
|
Credits |
412898 THESIS |
39 |
For Plan A2 and Plan B
Mandatory Courses
Plan A2 students are required to take and pass the following credit courses for 21 credits.
|
Credits |
**412703 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE |
3 (3-0-6) |
Elective Courses
Students are required to take the following courses to enhance their knowledge, abilities, and skills in the field of Information Science according to students' interest, and to help support their conducting of Thesis or Independent Study. Plan A2 students are required to take the following elective courses or additional courses offered later for a minimum of 6 credits. Plan B students are required to take for no less than 12 credits from the following courses or additional courses offered later .
|
Credits |
412704 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONS |
3 (3-0-6) |
Thesis Courses
The Thesis course aims for students to research on their topic of interest to acquire skills to enhance knowledge and experience in research studies in the field of Information Science. According to the standard criteria for graduate programs of the university, Plan A1 and A2 students are required to take the designated thesis course.
|
Credits |
36 |
Independent Study Course
The Independent Study course aims for students to have extensive knowledge and experience in their topic of interest which they can apply it with their career. According to the standard criteria for graduate programs, Plan B students are required to take the following Independent Study course.
|
Credits |
6 |
Note 1: 3 (3-0-6) = 3 Credits (Theory - Practice - Self-study)
Note 2: * = New course, ** = Revised course
Note 3: Not counted = Non-credit courses must be registered as 'AU' (Auditing)
Note 4: Thesis / Independent Study courses must be registered as 'SU' (Satisfied-Unstatisfied)
5. SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
1st YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A1 | Type A2 | Type B | |
412703 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE 412721 DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION 412891 THEORIES FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH 412898 THESIS 412704 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONS |
3 (Not counted) - - 12 3 |
3 3 3 - 3 |
3 3 3 - - |
Total | 15 | 12 | 12 |
Cumulative credits | 12 | 12 | 12 |
1st YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A1 | Type A2 | Type B | |
412711 ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT FOR INFORMATION PROFESSION |
- - - - 12 |
3 3 3 3 - |
3 3 3 3 - |
Total | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Cumulative credits | 24 | 24 | 24 |
2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A1 | Type A2 | Type B | |
412898 THESIS 412899 THESIS 412XXX ELECTIVE COURSE |
12 - - |
- 9 3 |
- - 9 |
Total | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Cumulative credits | 36 | 36 | 33 |
2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A1 | Type A2 | Type B | |
412898 THESIS 412897 INDEPENDENT STUDY 412899 THESIS |
3 - - |
- - 3 |
- 6 - |
Total | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Cumulative credits | 39 | 39 | 39 |
6. QUALIFICATION
Hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
7. PROGRAM CHAIR
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanyarat Kwiecien | kandad@kku.ac.th |