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MS Information Technology (CMU-Africa, MSIT) at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary master's covering data science, cybersecurity, software engineering and networks, preparing ICT leaders for Africa, with professional, research and entrepreneurial tracks.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: CMU-Africa (Kigali, Rwanda)  |  Duration: 16-20 months (3-4 semesters)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Technology, business and innovation coursework with a 24-unit practicum or entrepreneurship project, or a research project depending on track.

Career pathways

Software developer, data scientist, cybersecurity consultant, technology strategy consultant, PhD candidate, entrepreneur.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or final year of a bachelor's programme; no minimum GPA; strong programming skills and high English proficiency; competency tests; online application.

Duration: 16-20 months (3-4 semesters)

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