Carnegie Mellon University

M.S. in Information Technology - Information Security (MSIT-IS)

MS34 Curriculum

The following curriculum applies to MSIT-IS students starting their INI program in the 2022-23 academic year (MS34 cohort).

Core Courses [72 units]

NETWORKING CORE (12 UNITS): 

  • Choose One:
    14-740: Fundamentals of Telecommunications and Computer Networks 
    14-760: Advanced Real-World Data Networks
    18-756: Packet Switching and Computer Networks 

SECURITY CORE (12 UNITS): 

  • 14-741: Introduction to Information Security

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT CORE (12 UNITS):

  • Choose one: 
    14-817: Cyber Risk Modeling 
    OR
    14-782: Information Security Risk Management I (6 units) AND 14-788: Information Security Policy and Management (6 units)

MSIT-IS DEGREE-SPECIFIC CORE (36 UNITS):

Practicum [24 Units]

Program Electives [24 Units]

Fulfilled by courses in INI, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), School of Computer Science (SCS), Engineering & Public Policy (EPP), Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) or Integrated Innovation Institute (III), and/or approved courses in the Heinz College or Tepper School. Some exceptions apply.

Academic & Professional Development 1 [3 Units]

  • 14-601: Academic & Professional Development 1 

Residency Requirement [0 Units]

All students must fulfill a residency requirement for a semester in which they are enrolled at CMU Silicon Valley.

Please note: depending on your study option, you may have additional requirements. Review chart below

Study Options

MSIT-IS students pursue one of the following four study options within their degree program.

STUDY OPTIONS

PROGRAM LENGTH

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENT

DISTRIBUTION OF UNITS 

Standard
[123 Units]
3 Semesters No Internship
  • Core [72 Units]
  • Electives [24 Units]
  • Practicum [24 Units]
  • APD 1 [3 Units]
Applied
[129 Units]
3 Semesters Required Internship 
  • Core [72 Units]
  • Electives [24 Units]
  • Practicum [24 Units]
  • Internship [3 Units]
  • APD 1 [3 Units]
  • APD 2 [3 Units]
Advanced Studies
[159 Units]
4 Semesters

No Internship

 

  • Core [72 Units]
  • Electives [24 Units]
  • Practicum [24 Units]
  • Advanced Studies [36 Units]
  • APD 1 [3 Units]
Applied Advanced Studies
[165 Units]
4 Semesters Required Internship 
  • Core [72 Units]
  • Electives [24 Units]
  • Practicum [24 Units]
  • Advanced Studies [36 Units]
  • Internship [3 Units]
  • APD 1 [3 Units]
  • APD 2 [3 Units]

Disclaimer: 

The INI cannot guarantee that courses will be offered each semester or in a specific semester as advertised on this page. Students must refer to the 'Schedule of Classes' to determine course availability. The INI cannot guarantee that a student will be offered a seat in a specific course. These apply to courses at the INI as well as other departments at Carnegie Mellon. In addition, it is the sole responsibility of the student to read and understand the following information regarding this program and its requirements. Should an individual have any further questions, they are encouraged to contact INI Academic Affairs Office (AAO) at ini-academic@andrew.cmu.edu for assistance.