Heinz College offers an Accelerated Master’s Program to qualified Carnegie Mellon University undergraduate students. The program—structured as three years at Carnegie Mellon as an undergraduate student followed by 1 year as both an undergraduate and graduate student subsequently followed by 1 year at Heinz as a graduate student—results in students receiving both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time than is normally required.
Who's Eligible?
Students with a strong academic background who have most of their undergraduate requirements completed are eligible to apply to the accelerated masters program. Students applying in junior year of their study are eligible to enroll in the senior year. Note: The MISM program holds an information session each year for Carnegie Mellon undergrads interested in learning more about the accelerated masters program. We can also easily put you in contact with current and past AMP students. To inquire about the next information session, please contact Heinz College Admissions office.
Application Requirements
The application deadline is January 10. The application form must be submitted via the online application system by the deadline. Any supporting materials sent by mail (you MUST provide the office with your official CMU transcript- you may walk this over or have the HUB mail directly to our office) must be postmarked by the deadline. Our admissions committee cannot begin reviewing your application until we have received all of your application materials. If space remains in the class after the deadline we will continue to accept applications. Scholarship opportunities after the deadline are limited.
To apply, students must:
- Take the GRE (or GMAT).
- At least one college level programming course is required prior to applying.
- Fill out an online application form (including resume/CV) and the Undergraduate Course Requirements form with advisor’s signature.
- Write an essay describing why you want to enroll in the MISM program and how it will assist in achieving your future career goals.
- You must supply an official Carnegie Mellon transcript, along with transcripts from any other colleges and universities attended.
- Provide three letters of recommendation, including two or three from CMU faculty; one of the letters may be from a professional contact – i.e. internship supervisor, hourly position supervisor.
- Work experience and completed bachelor’s degree requirement are waived for students applying under this agreement.
- Complete an interview (Contact the admissions office to schedule.)
Degree Requirements
- 180 units are required to complete the MISM program.
- A maximum of 24 units of relevant undergraduate coursework taken while enrolled in the MISM program with a grade of B or higher can be transferred and counted toward the 180 units. Some MISM courses may fulfill undergraduate requirements. You should discuss this with your undergraduate advisor.
- No more than 60 units of MISM coursework completed during the senior year may count towards the 180 units required to complete the MISM degree
- Successful completion of an approved summer internship after graduating with a bachelor’s degree.
Financial Aid
- Undergraduate students do not qualify for MISM financial aid.
- At the beginning of the 5th year, students are eligible for MISM scholarship and financial aid in the final two semesters of the program (after completing your bachelor’s degree).
- Email Heinz financial aid office for any financial aid related information.