This Master program prepares information professionals for successful careers as traditional librarians, knowledge management specialists, internet content librarians, and digital librarians.
The learners are educated about the newest developments in communication technology and social networking. There will be an extensive exploration of the study of modern-day research that will incorporate online systems, complicated network systems, and traditional book and catalogue systems. Learners are trained in Archival Studies that meets the needs of planning careers in archival settings, including government agencies, libraries, and historical societies. Competitive information is given, that focuses on information needs and knowledge management in special library, at corporate, and other organizational settings
AUE feels proud to start this program as it is FIRST & UNIQUE in the UAE.
Career opportunities for M.A (Library & Information Science) are:
- Manager Library at Educational Institutions
- Manager Public Libraries
- Manger Museum
- Museum Curator
- Information Officer at State
1. Core Requirements Courses (09 Courses/ 30 Credits)
|
No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
C.H. |
|
1 |
LIS 600 |
Introduction to Library and Information Science |
3 |
2 |
LIS 601 |
Information and Communication Technologies in Libraries and Information Centers |
3 |
|
3 |
LIS 602 |
Resource Management in Library & Information Institutions |
3 |
|
4 |
LIS 604 |
Information Storage and Retrieval |
3 |
|
5 |
ACC 500 |
Accounting for Managers |
3 |
6 |
LIS 605 |
Collection Development and Management |
3 |
7 |
LIS 606 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
8 |
LIS 608 |
Internship |
3 |
9 |
LIS 700 |
Dissertation |
3 |
2. Free Electives (2 Courses/6 Credits)
Students are free to select two courses (6 credits hours) from the following courses. |
No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
C.H. |
1 |
LIS 603 |
Information Sources and Services |
3 |
2 |
LIS 609 |
Electronic Publishing and Information Industry |
3 |
3 |
LIS 610 |
Introduction to Archives and Records Management |
3 |
4 |
LIS 611 |
Marketing Libraries and Information Services |
3 |
5 |
LIS 613 |
Digital Libraries |
3 |
6 |
LIS 615 |
Special Libraries |
3 |
7 |
LIS 617 |
Metadata |
3 |
8 |
LIS 619 |
Information Technology and Archives |
3 |
|
