Mission
The mission of the Department of Information Science is to produce high quality information professionals, undertake research and provide complementary services to meet the information and technological needs of Malawi and beyond. Research activities will create and disseminate knowledge needed to support the country’s sustainable development.

Vision
Centre of excellence in education and research in the information sector.

Core values
The Department’s core values are:
Professionalism
Integrity
Reliability
Confidentiality
The Department offers the following undergraduate degree programmes:

Undergraduate Programme
Bachelors of Library and Information Science ( Diploma, Upgrading and Generic).
Postgraduate Programme
Masters Degree in Library and Information Science

Programmes Being Developed
Doctorate Degree (LIS and RAM)
Masters in Records and Archives Management
Bachelor of Records and Archives Management (Diploma, Upgrading and Generic)