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Applicants should hold a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline from an institution recognized by ��ɫֱ�� with a minimum 3.0 a 4.3 scale (B average) in the last two years (60 credits) of study.

As per Faculty of Graduate Studies regulations, we cannot accept applicants that do not have an undergraduate degree. ��

• Unofficial/partial transcripts:��

  • These are acceptable at the time of application. HOWEVER, official/final versions must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies within 90 days of starting the program, if accepted. A hold will be placed on your account if you do not meet this deadline. Please make a plan ahead of time to obtain and submit your official transcripts.

  • Please upload unofficial transcripts to the .��

• Official/final transcripts:

  • Must include all final marks, the degree name/type, and the date the degree was conferred (graduation date). If this is not stated on the transcript, documentation must be provided from the University confirming this information.

  • Submission options are: Electronic file-transfers from the issuing institution and from services such as Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, eScrip-Safe, or TranscriptNetwork.��All electronic transcripts must be sent to inform@dal.ca.

Important transcript details:

• Please submit one copy of all official transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions attended (including transfer credits, study abroad, incomplete programs).

• Transcripts submitted with applications become the property of ��ɫֱ��, are subject to verification, are not available for copying, and will not be returned to the applicant.  

• Notarized transcripts will not be accepted. 

• Transcripts in languages other than English or French must be accompanied by an English translation provided by the institution issuing the transcript.  

• Transcript grading keys must be included with the transcript.  
• Official transcripts are not required for any courses or degree you have completed at ��ɫֱ�� (unless courses were taken through the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development) or University of King’s College. Our office will obtain these transcripts on your behalf.  

Please contact your referees prior to completing your application to ensure they agree to provide a reference.

All applicants are required to submit a minimum of two academic references.

In addition to the required two academic reference letters, applicants may submit one or two professional references that they feel would strengthen their application:��

• Applicants who graduated 3-5 years ago may submit one professional reference in lieu of academic.

• Applicants who graduated 5+ years ago may submit two professional references in lieu of academic.

• At least one academic reference is strongly encouraged for ALL applicants.

Reference Submission Options

• Preferred Option: E-reference System: In the references section of the online application portal, choose “No” to indicate your referee will be using the e-reference system. Enter a valid email address for each referee. Once your application is submitted and your application fee paid, the referees will receive an email request to fill out the online form. Admissions staff will be notified when the reference form is submitted.��Please review the information carefully. It cannot be changed or removed once the application is submitted.
• Preferred Option 2: E-mail:��In the references section of the online application portal, choose “Yes” to indicate that your referee will be submitting directly to our office. Ask your referees to fill out and sign the Confidential Reference Form [PDF-160 KB]. They may include a separate letter, but it's not required. The reference form must be emailed by the referee to inform@dal.ca. Referees must use their work email. The referee should not include you on the email (references must be kept confidential from the applicant).

In the online application portal (under Supplemental Documents), please upload a CV/Resume that summarizes academic and professional achievements, work experiences, and any other relevant information to support the review of your application. No specific format required (PDF preferred).

The application essay is an important component of your application and will be reviewed closely by the Admissions Committee.

In addressing the following points, you will connect your goals for both the Master of Information (MI) Program and career, to the Information Management profession. This will enable the Admissions Committee to evaluate your fit for our Program.����

To achieve its objectives, the program seeks to recruit the person who:

• brings a passion for service to all information management roles

• is a critical thinker who continually examines their own assumptions about the information professions

• demonstrates a commitment to the values of the information professions and an understanding of societal values affecting the organization, retrieval, evaluation and use of information and ideas.

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In the online application portal (under Supplemental Documents), please upload an application essay. This should be 5-6 pages double-spaced and address the following questions:

• Tell us about your MI Program goals. How will the MI program help you achieve them?

• What are the strengths you would bring to the MI Program and to the information management profession?

• Most professional occupations rely on teamwork. Demonstrate how your participation on a team has contributed to the success of a team’s objective.

• New information technologies shape changes in the profession. How do you view technological advancements affecting you as a student? As an information management professional?

• IT competencies (see below): please explain your level of competency in the listed areas. If you do not currently have these competencies, indicate how you plan to meet the requirements before January of your first year in the Program.

• The Information Management field is a dynamic and changing environment; provide evidence of your adaptability in a changing context.

• Describe how your prior work experience (part-time or full-time; paid or voluntary) in any setting has shaped your MI goals.

• Explain any gaps or deficiencies in your academic record, or any other factors you feel are relevant to your application.

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IT Competencies

MI courses rely heavily on information technology through the use of databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. To ensure successful completion of the MI, students entering the program are expected to already have the following basic technology skills or acquire them by the end of the first term.

• working knowledge of basic computer operations (e.g., running programs; creating, managing, printing files; etc.)

• ability to use file managing features (e.g. Windows Explorer, OS X Finder) and perform routine application functions (file copying and duplication, using external drives, zipping and unzipping files, cloud storage like Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.)

• proficient word processing skills, including creating, formatting, and editing complex documents

• an understanding of spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoints)

• proficient use of email, and online collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams)

• Experience with a variety of software is advantageous. In certain courses, students may be expected to reach an understanding of applications and/or languages not included in these basic requirements (e.g., Database Management Systems, content management systems, JSON, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript).

Proof of English Language Competency

English is the language of study at ��ɫֱ��, therefore all applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate their capacity to pursue a graduate-level program in English before admission.   

Note: The language competency test may be waived if the applicant has completed a degree that meets both of the following requirements: 

1. The degree is from a recognized university where the language of instruction is English. 

2. The university (or campus location) where the degree was obtained is in a country where English is an official language.

Required minimum test scores for MI admission:

TOEFL:
Computer: 250��
Internet-based: 100����
TWE: 5.5
Paper: 600

MELAB: 95

IELTS: 8.0

CanTest: 4.5��(with no band score lower than 4.0)

CAEL: 70 (with no band score lower than 60)

Pearson English Test PTE Academic:��overall score of 65 and nothing below 54

DAL EAP Program:��View the English for Academic Purposes website for details

Test Taker copies of English Language reports are not accepted; they must be official copies sent from the test centre.  Standardized test results (such as TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, etc.) will only be considered if they do not expire on or before the date for which you are applying. Test scores are valid for two years from the date the test was written.