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M.S. in Mobile and IoT Engineering (MSMITE)

MS35 Curriculum

The following curriculum applies to MSMITE 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 MSMITE CORE (12 UNITS)

  • Choose One:
    14-642: Introduction to Embedded Systems
    14-744: Mobile and Embedded Software Design
    14-829: Mobile and IoT Security

SECURITY CORE (12 UNITS): 

  • Choose One:
    14-741: Introduction to Information Security
    14-735: Secure Coding

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT CORE (12 UNITS):

  • 14-776: Fundamentals of Business and Management

PRACTICUM (24 UNITS)

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 (3 UNITS)

  • 14-601: Academic & Professional Development 1

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2 (3 UNITS)

  • 14-602: Academic & Professional Development 2º

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 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

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. 

Practicum

Working alongside industry sponsors, teams of bicoastal MSIT-IS and MSMITE students at CMU Silicon Valley campus tackle problems, pilot new ideas and develop solutions in a semester-long  practicum project.

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Students admitted in Fall 2023 will enter under the standard or advanced study option.

Study Options

MSMITE 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 Optional Internship
  • Core [75 Units]
  • Electives [48 Units]
Applied*
[129 Units]		 3 Semesters Required Internship 
  • Core [78 Units]
  • Electives [48 Units]
  • Internship [3 Units]
Advanced Studies
[159 Units]		 4 Semesters

Optional Internship

 
  • Core [75 Units]
  • Electives [48 Units]
  • Advanced Studies [36 Units]
Applied Advanced Studies*
[165 Units]		 4 Semesters Required Internship 
  • Core [78 Units]
  • Electives [48 Units]
  • Advanced Studies [36 Units]
  • Internship [3 Units]

Advanced Studies

Students in the Advanced or Applied Advanced Studies options benefit from additional flexibility to shape their graduate experience over four semesters by pursuing, along with 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

Students in the Applied or Applied Advanced Studies options will gain real-world professional experience by completing a 3-unit internship in an industry or research setting. An optional internship is allowed in the standard or advanced program for domestic and CPT-eligible international students. If you choose to complete an internship as part of your degree in either the standard or advanced programs, you will be required to register for a three-unit internship course as an elective and pay tuition accordingly.

Academic & Professional Development 2

APD 2 is a 3-unit course designed to prepare students for the required internship by offering a deeper focus on career-related topics for building industry experience.

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

*Applied and Applied Advanced Studies programs are not available for Fall 2023 incoming students.

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.