MS in Knowledge Management
This new and innovative graduate degree brings Dominican’s nationally-recognized strength in library and information science together with well-established programs in business and information systems, incorporating a global perspective and a commitment to values-centered education.
Graduates of the master’s program in knowledge management will:
- Understand KM concepts and tools
- Identify how KM can be used effectively within specific environments, including managerial and decision-making communities, finance and economic sectors, legal information systems, bibliographic information environments and health information systems
- Be able to facilitate mapping of knowledge assets in organizations
- Analyze and evaluate tangible and intangible knowledge assets in the background of current KM issues and initiatives
- Utilize the tools and processes of competitive intelligence
- Develop and implement KM systems
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The master’s degree requires 39 semester hours of graduate course work, totaling 13 courses. The curriculum is built on a foundation of seven required courses. Students may choose to follow a course of electives leading to a concentration in information science or management systems. The final course is an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills through concentrated study and work in a KM environment in the Chicago area.Foundation Courses / 21 hours
- Knowledge Management
- Organizational Analysis and Design
- Management Information Systems
- Knowledge Technologies
- Information Policy
- Organization of Knowledge
- Capstone Course/Practicum
Concentration in Management SystemsRequired courses / 9 hours
- Management Computer Programming I
- Accounting
- Financial Management
Electives / 9 hours, selected from the following:
- Economics for Managers
- Organizational Behavior
- Forecasting
- Managerial Communications
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Database Management Systems
- IT Management
- Advanced Topics in Knowledge Management
- Project Management
Concentration in Information Science
Required courses / 6 hours
- Database Management
- Information Systems Analysis and Design
Electives / 12 hours, selected from the following:
- Indexing and Abstracting
- Information Storage and Retrieval
- Internet Fundamentals and Design
- Advanced Topics in Knowledge Management
- Metadata for Internet Resources
- Competitive Intelligence for Management Decision-Making
- Searching Electronic Databases
- Data Mining
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a nationally-recognized regional accrediting association
- Official transcripts from all schools attended
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
- Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
- Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic references
- Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score.
- A maximum of six units may be transferred from other programs upon approval of the admissions committee at the time of enrollment.
Convenience and Flexibility for Students
Students choose Dominican University for its academic challenges and outstanding reputation, but they also appreciate its flexibility and accessibility. The majority of Dominican’s post-baccalaureate students are working adults who manage job and family responsibilities while pursuing their graduate education. With courses in convenient time blocks and multiple locations, part-time students can easily pursue a course of study that meets their time constraints.Students may complete the requirements for the master’s degree in knowledge management in one calendar year of two semesters and two summer sessions. The maximum load is 15 credit hours each semester and six credit hours in either of the seven-week summer sessions. Students may begin the program in any term. Available electives vary by term, so a student may need to plan carefully with his or her advisor to pursue a special course of study.
For information or to apply, call the Center for Knowledge Management office at (708) 524-6522 or email gslis@dom.edu.
"Our graduate program gives students the skills to build both a solid foundation on the core values of librarianship and a thorough knowledge of emerging technologies, trends and innovation in the field."
Michael Stephens
Assistant Professor
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