Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology

CMU's Home for Political Science and International Relations

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Design your tomorrow. Your future starts here.

CMIST's graduate programs are professional degrees designed to equip students with the strategic mindset and technical acumen essential for navigating the complex landscape of technology and policy. Whether you aspire to shape the future of technology governance, lead digital transformations, or understand the geopolitical implications of emerging technologies, our programs offer the specialized knowledge and skills to propel your career to new heights.

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MITS

Master of Information Technology Strategy

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MS IRP

Master of Science in International Relations and Politics

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MS STAIR-AMP

Master of Science in Security, Technology, and International Relations - Accelerated Masters Program 

Academic Highlights

  Graduate Advising

Mark Gardner
Mark Gardner is the Graduate Program Manager at CMIST. He oversees the Master of Information Technology Strategy, the Master of Science in International Relations and Politics, and the Master of Science in Security, Technology, and International Relations - Accelerated Master's Program. Mark is responsible for advising current graduate students on their academic experience, including helping with course registration, locating and applying for internship and scholarship opportunities, and finalizing graduation plans—to name a few—and for helping inform and support prospective students as they navigate different graduate program options.