Carnegie Mellon University

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

MS35 Curriculum

The following curriculum applies to MSIT-IS students starting their INI program in the 2023-24 academic year (MS35 cohort).

Core Courses [72-78 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
    15-641: Networking and the Internet

ADDITIONAL MSIT-IS CORE (12 UNITS)

  • Choose One:
    14-828: Browser Security
    14-761: Applied Information Assurance
    14-829: Mobile and IoT Security

SECURITY CORE (12 UNITS): 

  • 14-741: Introduction to Information Security

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT CORE (12 UNITS):

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

PRACTICUM (24 UNITS)

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 (3 UNITS)

  • 14-601: Academic & Professional Development 1 (3 Units)

Program Electives [48 Units]

36 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.

12 units of restricted electives.

Residency Requirement [0 Units]

All students must fulfill a residency requirement: students in the Standard study option must complete one semester at CMU Silicon Valley; students in the Advanced study option must complete two semesters at CMU Silicon Valley.

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

Students admitted in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 will enter under the Standard or Advanced study option

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 and Student Services team at ini-academic@andrew.cmu.edu for assistance.