Information Systems Management (MISM) Application Process
The Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) program has multiple, specialized academic pathways emphasizing multidisciplinary thinking, teamwork, and leadership through experiential learning and co-curricular programming. Some pathways have different application requirements, so it is important for you to review the information below regarding the application deadline and requirements before you begin your online application.
If you’re looking for MISM program overview, including information regarding curriculum, experiential learning, scholarships and financial aid, or career outcomes, please visit the MISM main page.
Before you begin your online application, please carefully review the information below.
MISM is a STEM-designated degree program. Students enrolled in the program are eligible for 24-month OPT STEM extension. For more information, visit the Office of International Education’s website.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The final admission application deadline in order to be considered for all of our scholarship and fellowship support is January 10, but we will continue to accept applications after the deadline as long as space remains in the incoming class. To submit the application, you’ll need to do the following:
- answer required questions within the online application form
- upload required essay and résumé
- register each recommender's name and email address
- enter test date and registration number for any required standardized test(s)
Supporting materials (transcripts, test scores, recommendations) can arrive after the deadline without negatively impacting your admission decision or scholarship review. Applications are reviewed after all required materials have been received. Certain scholarship awards may be limited for applications received after the deadline. Please contact the Office of Admissions if you are interested in submitting an application after the published deadline.
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Application Checklist
Before you begin the online application process, please carefully review the list of application requirements and admission criteria for the Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) program.
The Admissions Committee takes a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we will complete the review of your application after we have received all of your application materials.
Pathways with Additional Application Requirements
Applying to an Accelerated Master's Program as an Undergraduate Student
Prerequisite Coursework Information
You may want to consider enrolling in prerequisite coursework prior to applying for admission.
If you have not previously completed a college-level class in object-oriented programming (OOP), we encourage you to enroll in a class before you apply for admission in order to strengthen your profile. Completing the OOP course (with a grade of B or higher) is a great way to show the Admissions Committee that you are proactively preparing for the MISM program and fulfilling the prerequisites for enrollment. Please see below for more details regarding the OOP prerequisite in addition to a list of pre-approved OOP classes.
If you have not previously completed a college-level class in probability/statistics, you may want to enroll in a course before or during the admission process. Enrolling in a probability/ statistics class before you apply for admission in order to strengthen your profile. Completing the probability/ statistics class course (with a grade of B or higher) is a great way to show the Admissions Committee that you are proactively preparing for graduate school and fulfilling the prerequisites for enrollment. Please see below for more details regarding the probability/ statistics prerequisite in addition to a pre-approved probability/ statistics class.
If you are applying specifically to the MISM-BIDA pathway and you have not previously completed college-level database class, we encourage you to enroll in a database class before you apply for admission in order to strengthen your profile. Completing the database course (with a grade of B or higher) is a great way to show the Admissions Committee that you are proactively preparing for graduate school and fulfilling the prerequisites for enrollment. Please see below for more details regarding the database prerequisite in addition to a list of pre-approved database classes.
Heinz College does not prefer any specific institution at which you should complete your prerequisite coursework. Courses offered through Coursera or other MOOC platforms do not meet the prerequisite coursework requirements for admission to Heinz College.
Our faculty and staff are here to help you review courses you are considering. If you have any questions regarding admission and enrollment prerequisites, please contact the Office of Admissions via email at hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu, or give us a call at 412-268-2164.
Frequently Asked Questions
Didn't find what you were looking for on this page? Check out our Admissions Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information on any of the topics or processes outlined above.