Provision of timely and accurate information has become an important management function in decision making, preparation of action plans and control activities. As a result, Information handling is therefore evolving rapidly through the establishment and development of libraries and information centers in the public and private sectors, industries, commerce, business and non-governmental organizations. The Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) programme of Tharaka University is geared towards empowering students in leadership, management and provision of quality information services. The curriculum provides for the study of theory, principles and practice necessary for the management and provision of quality information services in relation to the challenges of emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs) and in keeping with the needs to make information professionals globally competent. The MSIS programme produces information professionals who are not only visionary leaders and agents of change but also champions of the digital revolution in the knowledge based economy. MSIS programme is designed to broaden student knowledge, skills, competencies and prospects within the emerging national and global information trends. MSIS will specialize in the following areas: Library and Information Management; Records and Archives Management; Information and Communication Technology; and Publishing and Media Informatics. The programme is a broad-based course which recognizes that today‘s information professions require more dynamic training in the field of Information Science to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to manage information within the society.