Carnegie Mellon University

Integrated Innovation Institute

Engineering + Design + Business

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Welcome New Students

Welcome, Changemakers

By Jess Ignasky

This August*, the Integrated Innovation Institute welcomed 129 new students to its campuses in Pittsburgh, Silicon Valley, and Online. This cohort includes students in the Master of Integrated Innovation for Products and Services (MIIPS), Master of Science in Software Management (MSSM), and Online Certificate and MIIPS Online Degree programs. 


*Online students who began their certificates or MIIPS Online Degree in the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2023 were included in this count.

Learn about our newest cohort

World-class Talent

Our newest students represent 13 countries across the globe. Explore the map to see their hometowns.



More than 500 years of Work Experience


Together, the new cohorts have almost 525 years of professional experience.

work experience graph


An Academic Array

These students brought a range of educational experiences to the iii, representing more than 65 fields of study from manufacturing to film to international business. This graphic illustrates the ten most listed undergraduate degrees among our newest innovators.



undergrad degree graph

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