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About AIM
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About AIM
Curriculum
No longer is the world of information management limited to computer analysts or IT managers. Today, professionals in a wide range of organizations and positions serve in this key role. Managing information resources includes working effectively with people, technologies, products, and services. Positions include network administrators, technical writers, database administrators, Web site developers, desktop support analysts, marketing managers, financial systems analysts, information systems managers, engineers, analysts, designers, accountants, educators, managers, and software developers.
The AIM Program was specifically designed to meet the educational needs of this diverse group of professionals and takes a multidisciplinary approach to preparing them for managing information in their professions.
Core Courses
Students begin the program with an Orientation Module—a series of courses in which they explore online learning, electronic research and research writing. These courses run for either four or seven weeks. After completing the orientation courses, students enroll in courses in four distinct areas:
- Information Management which focuses on information resources, communications, and management tools.
- Business Management which focuses on aspects of management strategies and structures and marketing.
- Information Design which focuses on the identification, organization, and presentation of information.
- Applied Research which focuses on research writing, research methods, and the development of a final Capstone research study.
Core courses offered at the University of Oregon in Portland meet one night a week for seven weeks; asynchronous online courses are available 24/7 and also run for seven weeks.
The curriculum includes coursework in research methods and research writing and developing a final AIM Capstone paper.
Core courses, with the exception of the orientation courses and the final Capstone, must be taken for letter grades (A, B, C, D, F). The core courses provide 44 of the 54 credits required for the degree.
Short Courses
Short courses total 10 credits and focus on emerging technologies and current trends, keeping the program fresh and relevant.
Portland-area short courses run 18-20 hours over two weekends or on four Thursday evenings and one Saturday. Online short courses run for four weeks.
Short courses are pass/no pass.
Location
Courses are offered in two different ways: at the University of Oregon in Portland at the White Stag Block Block in downtown Portland and fully online through the Blackboard course management system. You may also take a combination of Portland campus and online courses to best work with your schedule.
Completion Timeline
The program is designed so that you can complete the 54-credit degree in two and a half to three years as a part-time student and earn a master of science degree from the University of Oregon. You are welcome to participate in commencement exercises on the Eugene campus.
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