Carnegie Mellon University

Kobe Master of Science in Information Technology-Information Security (MSIT-IS) Dual Degree

This two-year, dual-degree program prepares students to become leaders in information security by blending education in information security technology with business management and policy, in addition to providing a unique cultural perspective.

Dual-Degree Program

Students earn graduate degrees in information technology from both Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Hyogo:

Kobe MSIT-IS from the Information Networking Institute, Carnegie Mellon University

Master of Applied Informatics from the Graduate School of Applied Informatics, University of Hyogo

Program Learning Outcomes

STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE FROM THIS PROGRAM GAIN AN ABILITY TO:

  • Evaluate technological tools and protocols available to protect against risks, mitigate system vulnerabilities, and restore services
  • Assess the information security risks faced by an organization, and the technological and human problems linked to these risks
  • Manage the development, acquisition and evolution of a secure information infrastructure
  • Assess the impact of information security policy, legal environment, and market developments on complex systems and organizational objectives