Pittsburgh MSIN
The INI, the cradle of flexibility, has taught me to integrate knowledge from different domains that is traditionally separated.
Juan Jose Cukier (MSIN, '00)
The Master of Science in Information Networking (MSIN) gives students a solid foundation in information networking and introduces students to management, strategic thinking, and policy, with the opportunity to study each of these areas in greater depth through electives.
A curriculum option allows students to choose a Professional Track or Research Track to develop an area of specialization. MSIN students are well positioned to pursue leadership, technical, and management positions in a variety of sectors and industries.
New Track: Computer Forensics and Incident Response
The Computer Forensics and Incident Response Track offers the opportunity to earn a CERT®-issued certificate, for MSIN and MSISTM students located in Pittsburgh.
If you choose to take the forensics track, you will devote a security
elective (12 units) and your curriculum option (36 units) to developing
skills in both host/network computer forensics and digital
investigations.
Students will be taught by CERT® faculty and trained on state-of-the-art
software. All the courses progressively build on one another, while
providing concrete skills along the way.
By pursuing the forensics track, you will be able to perform digital
forensic investigations based on a solid understanding of the
fundamental nature of digital evidence and an ability to apply the
analytic and investigative tools in a forensically sound manner.
Program Learning Objectives
Through this program, you will:
- Acquire detailed understanding of the technical, management and policy aspects of information networking and computer systems
- Gain theoretical understanding and practical experience in building networked and distributed computer systems
- Gain detailed understanding of the design principles and tradeoffs made in information networking infrastructures
- Manage the development and evolution of reliable and secure information networks and computer systems
- Gain expertise in managing and troubleshooting large-scale information networks and distributed systems
- Gain detailed understanding of establishing requirements in complex applications and translating these requirements into a design architecture
- Learn theoretical as well as practical aspects of database management systems
- Acquire an understanding of microeconomics theory with an emphasis on business applications
- Acquire an understanding of business management functions, including accounting, finance, human relations, marketing and operations with an emphasis in information systems
- Equip yourself with skills to assume a leadership position in information networking
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Pgh MSIN Faculty Advisor
Systems Scientist, INI and ECE
Office: B210 Hamerschlag Hall
Telephone: (412) 268-4922