Engineer the Future of Information Networking
This advanced, specialized curriculum combines computer science, electrical and computer engineering, software engineering and information systems.
Through the Master of Science in Information Networking (MSIN), you will develop deep technical knowledge that enables you to design and implement networked, software and distributed systems and services while considering the limitations and opportunities of their applications. MSIN graduates are contextual engineers equipped with business and policy insights that allow them to thrive in their careers.
The MSIN is the INI’s flagship degree program. Founded in 1989, this unique degree was one of the first to combine the disciplines of computer science with communications engineering. Over 30 years later, this program continues to provide the foundation of systems and network courses at the INI.
Outcomes
InternshipStudents gain real-world experience by interning at government agencies, major companies and startups.
Top Companies: Amazon; NVIDIA; Apple
Top Role: Software Engineer InternAverage Hourly Wage: $54
First-Destination Career
New graduates go on to hold positions in industry, government and academia.
Top Companies: Apple; Oracle; Adobe
Top Roles: Software Engineer; Software Developer; Backend Software EngineerAverage Salary: $136,736
Long-Term Career
MSIN alumni become trusted leaders across the technology industry and government.
Currently, MSIN alumni serve as:
- Vice President of Engineering at Qualcomm
- Information Systems Officer at the United Nations
- CEO and Co-Founder of Staris AI
Specialize Your Curriculum
The majority of the curriculum focuses on building core skills in systems engineering, information security, software engineering and networking fundamentals, in addition to interdisciplinary courses in business, management and academic and professional development.
You can specialize your curriculum through program electives that make up roughly one third of your required courses. These electives can be fulfilled by courses at the INI like Applied Information Assurance or Wireless Protocols and Standards for IoT, or through top-ranked departments across Carnegie Mellon.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of computer networking concepts and challenges.
- Design and implement networked, software and distributed systems technologies.
- Apply design and development prinicples to the construction of complex, low-level software systems.
- Evaluate trade-offs involving technology, business, economic and management principles in network and software systems.
Explore MSIN Courses
The MSIN core curriculum includes courses in systems engineering, information networking, security engineering and business and policy. These three courses are designed and taught by INI faculty, providing fundamental knowledge on the theory and applications of information networking.