Pittsburgh Master of Science in Information Networking (MSIN)

The Master of Science in Information Networking (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.

Specifically, this program is designed to prepare students to:

• 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 estabilising 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 themselves with skills to assume leadership positions in information networking

Application Deadline - March 7 (extended) | Apply Online

Research

Faculty teaching in the MSIN program are affiliated with

• Carnegie Mellon CyLab
• Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (CERT®/CC)

Students enrolled in the MSIN program will have the opportunity to pursue projects with world-renowned faculty and researchers from CyLab, and CERT®/CC.

Career Placement

MSIN alumni currently occupy leadership positions in both large companies and small start ups. Several MSIN alumni have launched very successful start-ups. See our Job Placement Statistics and List of Employers.