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Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

The MISM at Heinz College blends technical and leadership skills for transforming organisations through technology. It is a full-time, in-person programme with a required internship that can be waived with three years of prior work experience.

Faculty: Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy  |  Department: Heinz College  |  Duration: Sixteen months over three semesters (full-time, in person)  |  Intake: Fall (August)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Students choose a Traditional Track or a Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) track that adds machine learning, structured and unstructured data analytics and predictive modeling; concentrations are also offered.

Career pathways

Graduates report an average starting salary of $125,000, with 82% receiving job offers within six months. They work for tech companies and startups and in fintech, retail and health care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Heinz College master's applicants: GRE or GMAT scores are required unless waived by a B or higher in a college-level credit-bearing pre-calculus (or higher) course or a CMU undergraduate degree. Two letters of recommendation (up to three, at least one professional), a one-to-two page resume, and a 700 to 1,100 word essay (career goals, prior experience, why Heinz College) are required; an optional video interview is strongly recommended. Before enrolling applicants need B or higher in college-level pre-calculus, introductory statistics and introductory programming (Python preferred); conditional admission is possible. Non-native English speakers submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores unless exempt (for example four years of US undergraduate study). No application fee. Deadlines: Round 1 December 1, 2026; Round 2 January 10, 2027; Round 3 February 1, 2027; applications after that are considered if space remains until June 15, 2027.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall (August)

Duration: Sixteen months over three semesters (full-time, in person)

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