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University of California, Berkeley

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The I School’s Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program welcomes students from a diverse set of backgrounds, nations, cultures, and experiences. Our community includes students from technical and nontechnical backgrounds, students with disabilities, students of color, student parents, veterans, first-generation college graduates, and those seeking a career change. Our goal each year is to bring in a talented class of about 50–70 students from a broad range of academic and professional backgrounds.

Applications are evaluated holistically based on a combination of academic aptitude, work experience, leadership potential, essays, letters of recommendation, and fit. The admissions team considers achievements in the context of the opportunities available to an applicant. Some applicants may have faced hardships or unusual life circumstances, and we consider the maturity, perseverance, and thoughtfulness with which they have responded to and/or overcome them. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Total Tuition Fees

$60,000

Duration

24 Months

Median Salary

$1,10,000

Ranking

US World and News Report

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

Class Size

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

United States:

35%

International:

25%

California:

30%

Career Outcomes

MIMS Career Outcomes

Name: Masters
Price: 30000 USD

MIMS graduates can be found in a wide range of jobs and industries at the intersection of technology, people, and information.

Graduates go on to successful careers in established technology companies, start-ups, consulting, non-profits, financial services, entertainment, government, health care, and more, in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Graduates apply skills as diverse as data analysis and modeling, machine learning, product management, data visualization, user experience research, user interface design, policy and legal research, cybersecurity, software development, business strategy, information organization and retrieval, and entrepreneurship.

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

92%

Prospective Job Roles

Product Manager

Software Engineer

Product Designer

Data Scientist

UX Designer

Program Manager

Machine Learning Engineer

Information Manager

Health Information Management Consultant

Health Information Management Director

Health Information Manager

Healthcare Information Management Specialist

Information Management Specialist

Health Information Management Specialist

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Eligibility Criteria

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

English Proficiency Tests

IELTS
7
TOEFL
90

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 155

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Statement of Purpose
Resume
IELTS
Interview
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Academic LOR
Essay

Application Deadlines

	Standard Deadline
Fall	Jan 7, 2025

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$30,000 / year

Overall Cost

$45,000 / year

Scholarships

Financial Aid for International Students

International students in F-1 and J-1 status cannot establish California residency and should expect to pay nonresident tuition every semester of graduate study.

Federal regulations and University policy severely limit the types of financial assistance available to international students. The UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office does not offer financial aid to international students.

The Berkeley International Office (BIO) website has information for international students who are considering attending Berkeley (http://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/aid).

FAQs

No, we do not interview a large portion of our applicants. Interviews are at the discretion of the admissions committee and are by invitation only. We may request an interview if we have follow up questions or want to learn more about specific components of your application. Interviews are conducted by an admissions committee member, hosted on Zoom, and around 15 minutes in length.
Yes, eligible MIMS applicants can request an application fee waiver from UC Berkeley’s Graduate Division or the I School if they demonstrate financial need, serve(d) in the military, or participate(d) in an eligible pipeline program. Please be sure to request a fee waiver before submitting your application. We cannot issue fee waivers retroactively for applications that have already been paid for and submitted.
Yes, you may use previous application materials in your reapplication, but it may be in your best interest to share up-to-date information and materials with us. You do not need to resend your TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, and/or GMAT scores unless they are now expired. If you choose to reuse your previous recommendation letters, please complete the relevant recommender fields, and select Save. After selecting Save, please send an update to [email protected], and the admissions team will upload your previous letters directly to your application.
After you submit your application, our system will not allow you to directly upload additional materials. You will need to email [email protected] with your material(s), and the admissions team will upload it for you. Material receipt will then be updated on your status page application checklist.
After your application is determined to be ready for review, we will begin our holistic, thorough review process. Each file will be carefully examined by our admissions committee of I School faculty and staff. This comprehensive review will take place during January and February, and admissions decisions will be released by early March.
Yes, after we process your application materials, you will receive an email stating that your application is complete and ready for review. Or, if you are missing application materials, we will share that information with you.
No, admissions is not rolling. All applications are reviewed together as a pool after the application deadline, and all admissions decisions are released at the same time by early March.
No. The MIMS program accepts applications for fall admission only.