INI Academic Programs Overview

The INI offers unique professional graduate degree programs for individuals with a background and interest in technology to equip them with the management and strategic thinking skills necessary to assume entrepreneurial and leadership positions in the areas of information networking, information technology and information security.

Students may earn a master's degree in the United States or at one of the INI partner institutions in Europe and Asia.

Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh-Silicon Valley Programs

The INI Pittsburgh-Silicon Valley Programs

Master of Science in Information Technology – Mobility (MSIT-MOB)

Master of Science in Information Technology – Information Security (MSIT-IS)

Master of Science in Information Technology – Software Management (MSIT-SM)

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The three Pittsburgh-Silicon Valley programs – MSIT-MOB, MSIT-IT, and MSIT-SM – blend technology, management, and industry experience to prepare students to become intelligent decision-makers in the field of information technology. The students gain the strategic thinking skills and insight that are essential for technology leaders in today's competitive business environment.

Master of Science in Information Networking (MSIN)

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The Pittsburgh MSIN is an intensive, full-time, 16-month graduate program that gives students a solid foundation in information technology 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.

Master of Science in Information Security Technology and Management (MSISTM)

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The 16-month MSISTM program is ideally suited to students who want to assume leadership positions in the information security arena. The program enhances a technical education with additional courses in management, information security policy and other topics essential for the effective development and management of secure information systems. Graduates of the MSISTM program become security experts equipped to manage the growing complexities associated with securing data and networks.

Global Programs

Master of Science in Information Networking (MSIN) in Athens, Greece

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The INI in partnership with Athens Information Technology offers the Athens MSIN on AIT campus in Athens, Greece. The MSIN is an intensive, full-time, 16-month graduate program that gives students a solid foundation in information technology 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.

Master of Science in Information Technology – Information Security (MSIT-IS) in Kobe, Japan

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The MSIT-IS degree is offered in Kobe, Japan at Carnegie Mellon CyLab Japan. The curriculum provides background, insights, and general and technical coverage of key elements of information security, while equipping students with the analytical methods and management practices to succeed as managers and technologists in the growing and rapidly changing field of information security. The option to choose between the Management Track and the Technical Track will further prepare students to
take a leading role in the career path of their choice.

Master of Science in Information Networking (MSIN) in Aveiro, Portugal

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The INI in partnership with the University of Aveiro and Instituto de Telecomunicações offers the Aveiro MSIN in Aveiro, Portugal. The MSIN provides a solid foundation in information systems and networking and introduces students to management, strategic thinking and policy, with the opportunity to study each of these areas in greater depth through electives. MSIN students are well-positioned to pursue leadership, technical and management positions in a variety of sectors and industries.

Master of Science in Information Technology – Information Security (MSIT-IS) in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon MSIT-IS Curriculum | Apply Now

The INI and the Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon offer the M.S. in Information Technology – Information Security (MSIT-IS) degree program. The MSIT-IS prepares students to become leaders in information security by blending education in information security technology, business management and policy. By selecting from a variety of management and technical courses, students can customize their studies depending on their background and career aspirations. MSIT-IS students are well-positioned to pursue leadership, technical and management positions in a variety of industries within the public and private sectors, such as, technology development, financial services, professional services/consulting, research and manufacturing.