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 Learning
Trail-Blazing Faculty
Our faculty are innovators who solve emerging problems at the nexus of technology and society.
Choose the Experience to Power Your Goals:
16-MONTH
Our world-renowned information systems and management program.
Our world-renowned information systems and management program. This three-semestertrack includes our rigorous business-technology curriculum and a summer internship.
12-MONTH
Experienced professionals can get their Information Systems master's degree in just one year.
This track includes most elements from our standard 16-Month program in a shortened format for students with significant work experience.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND DATA ANALYTICS (BIDA)
An elite degree for an elite career, our innovative BIDA curriculum trains you to apply leading-edge data science
Become a data expert with deep knowledge in predictive modeling, machine learning, analytical reporting, and data visualization along with strategies to monetize big data for organizations.
BIDA: 12-MONTH
Experienced professionals can complete the BIDA program in just one year
This pathway includes most elements from our renowned BIDA pathway in a shortened format for students with significant work experience.
Accelerated Master's Programs
Earn your bachelor's and Information Systems master's degree 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 Information Systems master's degrees together in five years instead of six.
Exchange Programs
Spend a semester abroad in Germany or Italy
The Information Systems program has exchange partnerships with the University of Mannheim Business School, Technical University Munich's Department of Informatics, and Bocconi University.
Undergraduate Degrees in Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Learn more about CMU's Top-Ranked Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems
CMU's undergraduate Information Systems program—a joint degree from Heinz College and the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences—combines aspects of computer science, IT, business, and the humanities.
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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