Master of Science in Information Security Policy and Management
Preventing electronic intrusion of the nation’s most critical networks. Stopping piracy of music and movies. Empowering private citizens to safeguard their information and protect their online identities. These are the problems of our age. And these are the problems that students in Heinz College’s Master of Science in Information Security Policy & Management (MSISPM) program study and solve.
Heinz College is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Taught by Heinz College faculty as well as leading practitioners from the CERT Division of CMU's internationally renowned Software Engineering Institute, our cybersecurity master's program brings students into contact with world-class thought leaders and hands-on experiences that simply cannot be replicated by any other degree program. You'll emerge from the program with the skills and experience to become a CISO—and keep the world's digital information safe.
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key program information
- Program Length: 2 years, 4 semesters
- Application Deadline: December 2, 2024 (priority), January 10, 2025 (regular)
- Degree earned: Master of Science
- Internship: Required
- STEM-Designated: Yes
Impact
How are our students, alumni and faculty changing the cybersecurity landscape?
Real-world experience in cybersecurity
Our faculty and students work on some of the industry’s most challenging problems:
- Developing software that detects deepfakes
- Building an anomaly detection tool for a cryptocurrency exchange
- Helping large corporations improve their authentication procedures
- Safeguarding critical infrastructure, from power grids and water supplies to voter rolls
- Closing the cybersecurity job gap in the community
- Defending children from online predators
Learn from the Best
Our Students Work With Faculty and Practitioners from the CERT Division of CMU's Software Engineering Institute
WORK WITH SEI AND CERT#1 Ranked
Carnegie Mellon Is The Top-Ranked University for Cybersecurity by U.S. News and World Report
RankingsTop Program For Military Students
We Are Proud To Offer Benefits For Active Service Members And Veterans
ScholarshipsA flexible cyber curriculum
Our program incorporates AI, blockchain, cloud computing, cryptography and privacy to give you the full cyber toolkit
Cybersecurity CurriculumCarnegie mellon university: A trusted partner in cybersecurity
Carnegie Mellon University is one of only 11 colleges and universities designated by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in all three focus areas: Cyber Defense (CD), Cyber Operations (CO), and Research (R). The CAE programs promote higher education and research in the critical area of cybersecurity.
My Story: Andrea
One of the reasons Andrea's employer chose her for an interview was because they knew how hard she had to work to complete a Carnegie Mellon program.
ABOUT The software engineering Institute
The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and operated by Carnegie Mellon University.
ABOUT The Cert division
The CERT Division of SEI is a national asset in the field of cybersecurity, the world’s leading trusted authority dedicated to improving the security and resilience of computer systems and networks.
Trail-Blazing Faculty
Our faculty are thought leaders at the vanguard of cyber policy and innovation.
Dual Degrees
Explore dual-degree partnerships
Explore our dual-degree partnership with University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Accelerated Master's Programs
Earn your bachelor's and master's in information security in five years instead of six
Students in undergraduate programs at Carnegie Mellon, Allegheny College, Bethany College, and Chatham University can earn their bachelor’s and MSISPM degrees together in five years instead of six.
Exchange Program
Spend a semester abroad in Italy
The Information Security Policy and Management program has an exchange partnership with Bocconi University.