

The Master of Science in Information and Knowledge Strategy is a one year full time program designed for students interested in leveraging information, knowledge, and data to drive strategic decisions within organizations. The curriculum integrates knowledge management, information systems, strategic planning, and data driven decision making to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to create, manage, and apply organizational knowledge effectively. Through this program, students develop knowledge management, strategic analysis, data driven decision making, and information strategy skills, preparing them to design knowledge systems, implement organizational strategies, and improve decision making in complex business environments.
This on campus program immerses students in a dynamic learning environment where coursework, seminars, and applied projects combine with case studies and research exercises. Students refine information systems design, knowledge sharing frameworks, organizational strategy development, and research analysis skills through practical exercises and collaborative projects. Graduates are prepared to work in corporate strategy, consulting, knowledge management, information systems, and organizational leadership, equipping them to optimize knowledge resources, improve organizational efficiency, and drive innovation.
Semester 1 – Foundations in Information and Knowledge Strategy
• Introduction to Knowledge Management
• Organizational Strategy and Design
• Information Systems for Strategic Decision Making
• Research Methods and Analytical Skills
Semester 2 – Advanced Applications and Research
• Knowledge Sharing and Innovation
• Data Driven Decision Making and Analytics
• Seminar in Information and Knowledge Strategy
• Capstone Project in Knowledge Management
Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in corporate strategy, management consulting, knowledge management, organizational development, and information systems leadership. Career paths include knowledge manager, strategic analyst, information systems consultant, business intelligence specialist, and organizational strategist. Graduates are equipped to design knowledge systems, develop strategic solutions, analyze organizational data, and implement information based initiatives. The program also prepares learners for leadership, consulting, and applied strategy roles that require expertise in knowledge management, strategic planning, and data driven organizational development.
Students choose this program because it combines strategic knowledge management, information systems expertise, data driven decision making, and applied organizational strategy within a one year intensive framework. The curriculum emphasizes hands on projects, applied research, and practical strategy exercises, allowing learners to develop analytical, managerial, and implementation skills in knowledge driven environments. Graduates gain the knowledge, confidence, and professional competencies necessary to pursue careers in consulting, strategy, knowledge management, and organizational leadership while contributing meaningfully to organizational innovation and efficiency.
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +1 212 854 1754
Email: admissions@columbia.edu
Address: University of Columbia, Admissions Office, New York, NY, United States