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New program launching Fall 2022

M.S. in Artificial Intelligence Engineering - Information Security (MSAIE-IS)

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

Core Courses [96 units]

Artificial Intelligence CORE (42 UNITS):

  • Systems and Tool Chains for AI Engineering (12 units) 

    • Offered in Fall 2022 as 14-813 Special Topics.

  • Introduction to Machine Learning for Engineers (12 units) 

  • Introduction to Deep Learning for Engineers (6 units) 

  • Trustworthy and Ethical AI Engineering (12 units) 

Information Security Core (36 UNITS): 

  • Introduction to Information Security (12 units)
  • AI Applications in Information Security (12 units) - New course
  • Choose one course from Additional Security Core course list** (12 units)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT CORE (6 UNITS): 

  • AI Business Modeling (6 units) - New course

NETWORKING CORE (12 UNITS):

  • Choose one: 
    Fundamentals of Telecommunication Networks (12 units) 
    OR
    Advanced Real-World Data Networks (12 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 INI Academic and Professional Development 1  

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. 

**Additional Security Core Courses

Choose one: 
  • 14-684 Cyber Law and Ethics 
  • 14-735 Secure Coding 
  • 14-742 Security in Networked Systems 
  • 14-761 Applied Information Assurance 
  • 14-814 Wireless Security 
  • 14-817 Cyber Risk Modeling 
  • 14-819 Intro to Software Reverse-Engineering 
  • 14-822 Host Based Forensics 
  • 14-823 Network Forensics 
  • 14-828 Browser Security 
  • 14-829 Mobile & IoT Security 
  • 14-850 INSuRE Cybersecurity Research 

Plan Your MSAIE-IS Degree

All students in the MSAIE-IS program start in the Fall semester. The document below is intended to help you plan your degree progression based on your study option.

View MSAIE-IS Course Plans

Study Options

MSAIE-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 [96 Units]
  • Electives [24 Units]
  • APD 1 [3 Units]
Applied
[129 Units]		 3 Semesters Required Internship 
  • Core [96 Units]
  • Electives [24 Units]
  • Internship [3 Units]
  • APD 1 [3 Units]
  • APD 2 [3 Units]
Advanced
[159 Units]		 4 Semesters

No Internship

 
  • Core [96 Units]
  • Electives [24 Units]
  • Advanced Studies [36 Units]
  • APD 1 [3 Units]

Applied Advanced
[165 Units]

 

 

 4 Semesters Required Internship 
  • Core [96 Units]
  • Electives [24 Units]
  • Advanced Studies [36 Units]
  • Internship [3 Units]
  • APD 1 [3 Units]
  • APD 2 [3 Units]

View course plans by study option

Advanced Studies

Students in the Advanced or Applied Advanced study 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.
  • Development-Based Project: Increase your knowledge and skills by defining an important problem and demonstrating successful possible industry solutions.

Internship

Students in the Applied or Applied Advanced study options will gain real-world professional experience by completing a 3-unit internship in an industry or research setting.

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.

Only students in the Applied and Applied Advanced study options will take APD 2.

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.