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The World's Best Information Systems Graduate Program

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
A photo of Tomas Aftalion, a Heinz College Information Systems master's graduate whose company is using machine learning to reimagine the carbon-capture industry.

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

Rankings

What classes will I take?

The Information Systems Management curriculum is tried and true

Curriculum

Hands-On Learning

Supplement your education with practical experience.

Experiential Learning

My Story: Sam


Sam Bacon chose the Information Systems Management program because of its curriculum: the blend of technical courses and management skills that allow him to integrate into the culture of a workplace.

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  • Woody Zhu
  • George Chen

Trail-Blazing Faculty


Our faculty are innovators who solve emerging problems at the nexus of technology and society.

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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

Ready to apply? Check out our graduate application checklist now!