Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda
Carnegie Mellon, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, has embarked on an exciting opportunity to transform graduate education in East Africa. With a history of excellence in higher education and as a global thought leader in technology innovation, Carnegie Mellon is the first U.S. research institution offering degrees in Africa with an in-country presence.
Rwanda is poised to become East Africa's technology hub. However to ensure healthy growth in the nations ICT sector and overall economy, a well trained workforce is essential. The ICT industry needs leaders who understand the balance between technology, business and innovation.
Addressing this need Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda (CMU-R) is offering a Master of Science degree in Information Technology (MSIT) with a multidisciplinary curriculum that strikes a fine balance between technology, business, and innovation, preparing the next generation of IT leaders in East Africa.Applications are now open for the 2013-2014 MSIT program.
