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

Core Courses [75-78 units]

SYSTEMS CORE (12 UNITS):

• Choose One:
  14-642: Introduction to Embedded Systems
  14-736: Distributed Systems: Techniques, Infrastructure, and Services
  15-605: Operating System Design and Implementation
  15-746/18-746: Storage Systems
  15-640: Distributed Systems

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

SECURITY CORE (24 UNITS): 

• 12 Units: 14-741: Introduction to Information Security
• 12 Units: Choose One:
  14-742: Security in Networked Systems
  14-735: Secure Coding
  14-828: Browser Security
  18-731: Network Security
  18-732: Secure Software Systems
  18-733: Applied Cryptography
  18-734: Foundation of Privacy

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT CORE (12 UNITS):

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

MSIS DEGREE-SPECIFIC CORE (12 UNITS):

One additional graduate-level security course. Please review the MSIS Core Courses list on the Course List page for pre-approved graduate security courses.

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]

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.

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

MSIS students pursue one of the following four study options within their degree program.