Professional Experience and Project

Program: MSIS/PhD
Course Areas
Required for an MSIS degree

Catalog Description

Study of a practical problem, current phenomenon, or professional issue in an institutional setting. Conference course. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.

Instructor Description

As the culminating experience of the MSIS program, INF 388L allows every student to apply their unique skillsets and learnings to a professional project that is focused on a real-world problem or initiative. The course is designed to support your capstone journey throughout the semester as you work on your project with your project Field Supervisor. As an asynchronous course, students and instructors communicate via Canvas and various discussion prompts. Progress in the course is measured through updates and documents submitted directly to Canvas. During the semester, time is allotted for 1-on-1 meetings between student and instructor, and for small group meetings, as needed. Summary of Course Goals 1. Deliver a professional-level project/solution to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities. 2. Take direction and feedback from a supervisor working in your applied field of study. 3. Strengthen communication and presentation skills. 4. Manage expectations around project goals, schedule, and deliverables.

Prerequisites

Graduate standing; Completion of at least twenty-one semester hours of coursework in the graduate program in information studies.
Skills and Knowledge
Project Management
Applied Professional Experience
Organizational Dynamics
Topics and Concepts
Managing Deliverables
Scoping And Planning
Professional Communication

Scheduled and Upcoming Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 388L: Professional Experience and Project

Carla Criner

Fall Term 2025
INF 388L: Professional Experience and Project

John Neumann

Summer Term 2025

Past Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 388L: Professional Experience and Project

Carla Criner Syllabus

Summer 9-Week Term 2022