Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) Brochure
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FORECAST: CLOUDY P repare for the future of electronic records management in the cloud by earning a Master’s Degree in Archives and Records Administration. With our convenient and fully online program, you can live anywhere while you earn a graduate degree focused on leadership opportunities in the rapidly expanding fields of information governance and corporate archives. “I believe the MARA program will give me a competitive edge in the records and information management field.” Spring 2012 graduate Master’s Degree in Archives and Records Administration (MARA)
Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) Brochure
The Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) program at the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science prepares individuals for leadership positions in information governance and corporate archives. The program is 100% online with no required in-person events or on-campus orientations. Students can complete the program at their own pace from anywhere. Learn more about the MARA program at: slisweb.sjsu.edu/mara
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FORECAST: CLOUDYPrepare for the future of electronic records
management in the cloud by earning a MastersDegree in Archives and
Records Administration. With our convenient and fully
onlineprogram, you can live anywhere while you earn a graduate
degree focused on leadershipopportunities in the rapidly expanding
elds of information governance and corporate archives.I believe the
MARA program will giveme a competitive edge in the records
andinformation management eld.Spring 2012 graduateMasters Degree
inArchives and Records Administration (MARA)
Explosive Data GrowthOur Master of Archives and Records
Administration (MARA) program is specicallydesigned to prepare
future information governance professionals to solve
increasinglycomplex management challenges.As the volume of digital
data increases exponentially, expanding into the petabyte
andextabyte range, many organizations existing platforms are no
longer efcient, and they aretaking steps to simplify their content
management infrastructures.With a MARA degree, you will have the
knowledge and skills required to steer theinformation governance
strategies of corporate, government, and nonprot institutions.Youll
learn to build and execute plans for preserving, managing, and
providing access togrowing amounts and expanding varieties of
digital content from audio and video, tosocial media and email, to
proprietary information.Be prepared to work in a rapidly expanding
eld that plays an important role in todaysdigital world. Imagine an
exciting career as a Digital Asset Manager, Risk
ManagementConsultant, Technical Information Specialist, or
Knowledge Manager just to name a fewof the emerging career titles
that could be on your business card.EnterpriseContent
ManagementRecords ManagementBigDataDataCurationCyber
CorporateArchivesSecurityPreservationInformation
GovernanceAccessibilityDigital
AssetsCloudArchivingMetadataRobertMcLauchlin (MARA 2011)received a
promotion after earning his MARA degree. He now works as a records
and informationgovernance lead for an oil and gas company based in
Canada.
Masters Degree in Archives and Records Administration (MARA)at
San Jos State University School of Library and Information
Science42 unitsto earn your degree14 total courses11 required
courses + 3 electivesE-portfoliofor culminating experienceProgram
SnapshotSpecialized LearningThe MARA curriculum is designed to
provide students with asound background in the theory and practice
of archives andrecords and information management while focusing on
thechallenges students will face in their future careers. The
corecompetencies were developed referencing several
professionalorganizations, including ARMA International, the
Societyof American Archivists, the Institute of Certied
RecordsManagers, and the Academy of Certied Archivists.MARA
students can tailor the program to meet their interestsand career
goals, selecting three electives from our Schoolsfully online
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)program. Students
have a wide range of choices in their MLISelectives, including
courses in Archives and Manuscripts,Preservation Management,
Digitization, and Curation of NewDigital Media.MARA students gain
real-world experience, explore careeroptions, and expand their
professional network by choosingto complete either an
Organizational Consulting Project ora combination of a professional
project and an internship aspart of their coursework. Their
culminating course focuses ondeveloping an e-portfolio, where
students reect on all theyhave learned, highlight key
accomplishments, and organizeartifacts that demonstrate their
competencies.InternshipsHow do internships work in our fully online
MARA program?Students have the option to complete an on-site
internshiplocated near their home. Or they can complete a
virtualinternship, where they interact with a host organization
thatmay be located nearby or across the continent. Our
expansivevirtual internship program gives students the opportunity
toengage in exciting learning opportunities that t their
careeraspirations, regardless of where they live.Ember
Krumwied(MARA 2012) already worked in records management whenshe
started the MARA program. But she wanted to expandher future career
options with a degree that includes bothrecords management and
archival coursework, so she choseour MARA program.Professional
NetworkingNetworking opportunities abound at the SJSU School of
Libraryand Information Science. All new MARA students receive
acomplimentary one-year membership in ARMA International.Our School
also offers an online MARA Colloquium Series,featuring guest
speakers who are leading experts in the eld.Plus, students can
attend virtual events in VCARA, the VirtualCenter for Archives
& Records Administration on SLIS Island inSecond Life.MARA
students benet from the opportunity to participate inour Schools
active professional association student chapters, suchas the
Society of American Archivists and the American Societyfor
Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T). Studentsinteract
with their peers and professional leaders through virtualnetworking
events, workshops, and conferences, as well asblogs and online
discussion forums. Our student chapters havewon numerous awards
recognizing their excellence and theirinnovative approach to
serving online students, including the2012 ASIS&T Student
Chapter of the Year.Get Involved Professional Association Student
Chapters Student Research Journal Research Assistantships
Professional Conferences
----5Benetsofour2. Technology is at the forefront ofeverything
we do, with dedicated4. All of our Schools resourcesare focused on
supporting onlineSchoolsFullyOnlineDeliveryModelresources to
support adoption of newtechnologies that advance our onlinelearning
environment.students, including our careercounseling, academic
advising,and technology support team.3. All of our students are
online 5. Our faculty can focus all their time,1. Coursework and
instruction are students, who may live across energy, and
creativity on meeting thedesigned for online learning. town or on
the other side of the needs of our online students. OurOur
instructors are experts in globe, providing a diversity of programs
are only offered online.online teaching and only teach perspectives
that enrich eachonline courses. students learning
journey.Outstanding FacultyMARA instructors are award-winning
scholars and leadersin their academic and professional communities
around theglobe, bringing an international perspective on
emergingtrends in information governance and corporate
archives.They are members of professional associations such as
theSociety of American Archivists and ARMA International,and they
actively contribute their expertise through speakingengagements,
publications, and webinars. Many are alsopracticing records
managers, with CRM credentials, bringing areal-world perspective to
their instruction.Innovative Online EnvironmentEvery MARA course at
our School is taught fully online.Our instructors are experts in
online teaching and receiveongoing training and mentoring to stay
up-to-date with thelatest developments in online education. They
use emergingtechnology in their courses to enrich student learning
in ourengaging and interactive online environment.Our instructors
and students exchange ideas and perspectivesvia live web
conferences, recorded audio lectures, screencasts,emails, online
discussion forums, blogs, instant messaging, andsocial networks.
The multimedia format enlivens the learningexperience while
introducing students to the same types oftools theyll use in their
future careers.The greatest strengths of the MARAprogram are the
instructors.Spring 2012 graduateAs a MARA student at our School,
youll interact with yourinstructors frequently and conveniently.
Our instructorswill facilitate your learning and engage with you
throughouteach course. They are also committed to responding to
yourquestions quickly, using a variety of communication
tools,including instant messaging, emails, phone calls, and
onlinediscussion forums. The small class sizes create a
close-knitcommunity where students success is top priority.Our
students get the preparation and technical assistancethey need to
be successful in our online program. Beforenew MARA students dive
into their rst courses, they areintroduced to our Schools
technology in a guided learningexperience. This new technology
workshop ensures studentsare ready to hit the ground running and be
successful in ourSchools online learning environment.Our Online
MARA Program Fits into Your Life Earn your MARA degree from SanJos
State University without steppingfoot on the Silicon Valley
campus.There are no on campus orientationsor other required
in-person events. Begin the program when mostconvenient for you.
You can apply foradmission in the fall or spring semester. Complete
the program at your ownpace. You can attend as a full timeor part
time student, choosing thenumber of courses you want to takeeach
semester. Fit coursework around your schedule.Most course content
is deliveredasynchronously. Intern at government,
business,archives, and non prot organizationslocated across the
country through ourvirtual internship program. Access the resources
you need virtually,including academic advising, facultyofce hours,
library resources, careercounseling, technical support, and
more.
MARA instructors provide anurturing environment to learn
aboutrecords management and curation.Spring 2012 graduate123Fill
out the online application formThree StepPay the $55 application
feeApplication Process:Send your transcriptsApplying to the MARA
ProgramWere excited that you are considering earning your
MARAdegree from the San Jos State University School of Libraryand
Information Science. You can apply for admissionin the fall or
spring semester. Please check our websitefor current application
deadlines:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/applicationdeadlinesmaraAdmission
Requirements: A Bachelors degree from any regionally accredited
institutionin any discipline with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 A
general understanding of computers and technology Access to a
computer with Internet connection International applicants must
have a TOEFL scoreof 600 (paper version) or 250 (computer
version)or 100 (Internet-based)We do not require a GMAT or GRE
test, letters of recommendation,a statement of purpose, or a
rsum.TuitionFees for MARA courses are $474 per unit, with a total
cost of$19,908 for the degree (42 units).ScholarshipsEach spring,
our School awards several scholarships to currentstudents who have
demonstrated academic excellence. Inaddition, San Jos State
University has over 900 scholarshipsavailable to students, ranging
from $100 to $2,500 per year.AssistantshipsMARA students can gain
hands-on experience with research andprofessional projects through
our student assistantship program.Student assistants work with SJSU
SLIS faculty and staff, andstudent assistantship opportunities vary
each semester. Studentassistantships are paid part-time
positions.
Welcome to theMARA program!Scan this code with your smartphone
to watch a brief videofrom Dr. Patricia C. Franks, MARA program
coordinator.About SJSU SLISThe San Jos State University School of
Library and InformationScience is a recognized leader in online
learning and is a memberof the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) and
Quality Matters. In2012, the Schools online programs received a
score in theexemplary range according to the Sloan-C Quality
Scorecard forthe Administration of Online Education Programs.In
addition to the fully online Master of Archives and
RecordsAdministration (MARA) program, SJSU SLIS offers thefollowing
programs: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Teacher
Librarian Program Post-Masters Certicate in Library and Information
Science San Jos Gateway PhD ProgramLet the learning
begin:slisweb.sjsu.eduAccreditationSan Jos State University is
accredited bythe Western Association of Schools andColleges
(WASC).Contact UsFor more information about our MARAprogram, please
contact:Patricia C. Franks, PhD, CRMAssociate Professorand MARA
ProgramCoordinatorEmail: [email protected]