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MSMITE: Choosing a Study Option

All students beginning their INI program in Spring 2021 and beyond may select one of the following study options within the MSMITE degree program.

Fall 2020 starts may opt into one of these study options or remain in their current, 122-unit degree program (see curriculum).

STUDY OPTIONS- CHOOSE ONE

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]

Advanced Studies

If you choose the Advanced or Applied Advanced study option, you will benefit from additional flexibility to shape your academic program over four semesters by pursuing, along with your coursework, one of the following:

  • Master's Thesis: Delve deeply into a problem and create a novel solution for a research-based project, providing the opportunity to gain significant knowledge and skills in a particular area.
  • Area of Concentration: Specialize your skills and gain in-depth knowledge by pursuing a set of courses in a specific area.

Internship

If you choose the Applied or Applied Advanced study options, you will complete a 3-unit internship and gain real-world professional experience in an industry or research setting. 

Academic & Professional Development 2

APD 2 is a 3-unit pre-requisite for the required internship and offers a deeper focus on career-related topics in preparation for industry experience.

Only students in the Applied and Applied Advanced Studies programs will take APD 2.

MSMITE Curriculum

For Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 students who select a new study option, and for students starting in Fall 2021 and beyond. 

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): 

  • 12 Units:
    14-741: Introduction to Information Security

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT CORE (12 UNITS):

  • 14-776: Fundamentals of Business and Management

MOBILE & IOT CORE CORE (12 UNITS):

  • Choose One:
    14-642: Introduction to Embedded Systems
    14-840: Mobile Hardware for Software Engineers

MSMITE DEGREE-SPECIFIC CORE (24 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]

Academic Advising

Each student is assigned a dedicated faculty academic advisor who can provide advice about developing a plan that best fits your interests, needs and goals. You'll also benefit from enrollment and career advising provided by our academic affairs and student services team. 

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.