Carnegie Mellon University, Master of Information Systems Management

The Master of Information Systems Management degree program is a pragmatic, problem-solving oriented program that combines information technology practices with business practices. Through this program, students will develop better planning, management and technical abilities necessary for leading a thriving organization in today's complex, digital world and create business value. Some of the unique features and benefits that student will get from the program would be Quantitative Management and Technology where in the program’s information systems courses offer a unique blend of technology, management, and strategy. It also provides opportunities with global organizations to apply IT/business leadership skills in projects, clubs, discussions, and competitions. Students will find several opportunities to pursue a MISM degree at Heinz College, where in the flagship MISM degree is an accelerated, three-semester, 16-month program that includes significant experiential learning, including a summer internship, the MISM-Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) program provides IT management training along with cutting edge business analytics techniques and practices.Students with more than three years of professional work experience can forgo the internship and complete the MISM degree in one calendar year. The Global MISM four-semester program offers a once in a lifetime year in Adelaide, Australia and 2nd year in our main campus in Pittsburgh. Compared with the other three MISM programs, Global MISM provides a chance to take more electives or a lighter course load. Also, students get access to other CMU Schools. Their curriculum gives the students an option to take courses at CMU's highly ranked School of Computer Science and the Tepper School of Business.