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MSc in Records and Information Management

admin — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:55:28 +0000

As digital technologies continue to develop and evolve across various disciplines and sectors, it has also affected the documents and records management sector. This has made the field of Records Management closer to the discipline of Information Sciences. As a result, there is a clear need for a new generation of professionals with higher-level expertise in various fields of Records and Information Management, particularly in sectors such as archives, libraries, information centres, publishing houses, heritage houses, and similar organisations.

The Master of Science in Records and Information Management programme, therefore, focuses on providing specialist knowledge and skills in the documentation specialisation. With the most up-to-date programme structure, teaching methods and academic/research activities, the programme prepares graduates of MSc in Records and Information Management to take multi-skilled leadership roles with the ability to efficiently manage document or information departments and related activities in public and private institutions. Graduates of this programme will have the skills and knowledge to develop strategies to ensure optimal use of modern technologies in the field of documents and information.

Modes of Study:

Full-time – One year	Part-time – Two years
Four weekdays or two weekend days*	Two weekdays or one weekend day*

Hybrid schedule options
*Subject to minimum cohort size

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B.Sc. Archives and Records Management

admin — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:39:11 +0000

BSc in Archives and Records Management is a contemporary ‘Archives Science’ integrated programme that combines the requirements of records management and the classical archives methods. The programme is designed to elevate your employability and open doors to exciting career opportunities in information management. You’ll graduate with the essential skills and expertise to excel in diverse industries that require effective record-keeping and information organisation.

In the GCC region, including Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, the demand for professionals in archives and records management is growing as organisations recognise the value of proper information governance and compliance. Your proficiency in this field will make you a highly sought-after professional in these progressive economies, where efficient data management and preservation are essential for organisational success.

Those who wish to pursue careers as archivists (digital and manual), digital asset managers, database librarians, electronic records managers, or metadata specialists in libraries, cultural institutions, government agencies, publishing houses, health care organisations, and consumer utility organisations will need this qualification.

Middle East College, in collaboration with the National Records and Archives Authority of Oman, is the first higher educational institution among the Gulf countries to offer this programme.

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