Master's Degree in Information Systems Management
Industry is innovating like never before, and a new generation of leaders is needed to harness technology and big data to propel organizations—and society—forward. Our Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) graduate degree program blends technical and leadership skills, equipping you with the ability to transform organizations through technology.
The program is available in four challenging tracks—our 16-month and 12-month programs, and our industry-leading Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) program in 16-month and 12-month formats. Regardless of the direction you take, our Information Systems master's degree program builds tech leaders who are the full package: Analytical. Creative. Ethical.
As a result, our graduates go on to impact the companies and organizations that change the world.
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Key Program and Track Information
- Program Length: 16 months, 3 semesters + internship/12 months, 3 semesters
- Application Deadline: December 2, 2024 (priority), January 10, 2025 (regular)
- Degree earned: Master of Science
- Internship: Required for 16-months tracks; no internship for 12-month tracks
- STEM-Designated: Yes

Impact
How are Heinz College students, alumni and faculty innovating in tech?
Where will an information systems master's degree take me?
At Heinz College, you will receive practical experience to complement your coursework through our Capstone projects, during which you'll solve a problem for real-life client. Here are some of our past projects:
- Detecting anomalies in LiDAR blind spots to make autonomous vehicles safer
- Using machine learning to categorize Major League Baseball game footage
- Reducing carbon emissions for automotive companies
- Predicting real estate turnover with AI
- Optimizing the supply chain to reduce food waste
- Creating moving-target defense cybersecurity strategies for financial institutions
Six-Figure Salaries
$127,333—The average starting salary for Information Systems graduates
Careers#1 Ranked
Heinz College is the #1 Analytics Education program and has been #1 in Information and Technology Management since 2001
RankingsWhat classes will I take?
The Information Systems Management curriculum is tried and true
CurriculumHands-On Learning
Supplement your education with practical experience.
Experiential LearningTrail-Blazing Faculty
Our faculty are innovators who solve emerging problems at the nexus of technology and society.
What's Next?
Get all the details about applying to our Information Systems Management master's program, including:
- Application deadlines
- Scheduling a visit
- Attending an online info session
- Connecting with a current student
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