Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS)
at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

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Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Overview

This course is offered by Information Networking Institute department of the university. Carnegie Mellon University offers a 18 months long Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS) course. The tuition fees to pursue this program is USD 54700.0. English language proficiency test accepted for admission to Carnegie Mellon University Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS) are IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 3.0/4.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Medium Of Instruction	English
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹47.38 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Private
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 47,38,114

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Insurance	INR 1,96,021
Transportation	INR 22,175
Books/Supplies	INR 1,91,603
Activity Fee	INR 24,947
Technology Fee	INR 39,845
Personal and Miscellaneous	INR 3,05,595
Total approximate fees	INR 7,80,186

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 86.62 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 18ᵗʰ December 2024

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Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS) at Carnegie Mellon University can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in MS at Carnegie Mellon University

Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree

Applicants must have had a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) in their undergrad

Successful applicants typically have:

A technical background or academic exposure that supports advanced study in their area of interest

Strong quantitative, analytical, and programming skills

Effective communication and other interpersonal skills are needed for success at the INI and beyond
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Successful applicants have a subscore of 25 or more on each section

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IELTS

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Successful applicants have a total band score of 7.5 or higher

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GRE

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Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the lack of available testing, the INI is not accepting GRE General Test scores for the Fall 2022 application cycle

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Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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Three letters of recommendation:
- The letters should be from faculty and/or recent employers who know the applicant well and can speak to their technical abilities and quality of work
- Letters may be submitted by applicants recommender(s) following the submission of their online application

ESSAYS

Area of interest and short essay questions:
- This section is an important aspect of the application, as it helps the admissions committee to understand applicants desire to attend the INI and what sets them apart from other applicants
- Applicant will be asked to provide descriptions of their most significant programming projects, in addition to their relevant technical coursework and leadership experience

Submit resume - Share any industry experience, relevant internships and/or research experience, in addition to uploading a recent resume of no more than 2 pages

Step two

Additional documents required

Academic transcripts
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores (if given)
Official English Language proficiency scores
Proof of financial support

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.cmu.edu/ini/admissions/applynow.html

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 100 = INR 8.66 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

University allows students to pay their tuition fee in monthly installments
Students can pay their tuition fee with an enrollment fee of $40

Step five

Application deadline

Spring (Jan): 1st Sept

Fall (Aug): 15th Jan

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#4	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2024
#5	Computer Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2024
#16	Mathematics QS, 2024

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Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2023)
Average Salary	USD 1.31 Lakh
Internship Available	Yes, Students in the Applied or Applied Advanced Studies options will gain real-world professional experience by completing a 3-unit internship in an industry or research setting

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Carnegie Mellon University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Easy going

Student Views

60% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.3

Part time work4.1

Post study jobs4.6

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life4.4

Value for money4.2

Public transportation4.7

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration3.9

Anonymous

MS in Robotics - Batch of 2026

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

MS at Carnegie Mellon University is exciting and not stressful.

Tips: Before joining Carnegie Mellon University, be sure to leave your comfort zone behind. Be prepared to work hard and focus on your courses and mental health. Don't waste time joining unnecessary student clubs; instead, hone your skills. Although networking is important, it's ultimately up to you to figure out your career path. Most of my day goes by interacting with my peers in the research lab and attending classes. I get to learn so much from a diverse set of people that it feels like I am growing by 100 percent every day. Life is so engaging that time flies so quickly in a good way. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The faculty at Carnegie Mellon University are graduates from top universities and have immense expertise in their fields. As is true with truly smart people, the faculty members are humble and always open to clarifying your doubts and discussions. Additionally, I have never felt like an international student. Teachers are from diverse backgrounds and they make it so easy to help you feel at home.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

4.7

Great university - Best work options after graduation

Tips: Great culture, smooth transition for international students since there are many others and the school is very accommodating. Very satisfied with the university, the course is great with excellent ROI. I was given scholarships during admission which we could appeal and negotiate if we wanted to, other scholarships were also available through affinity groups

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering - Applied Advanced Study - Batch of 2023

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

3.7

You will be surrounded by smart people and will have a good learning curve.

Tips: A huge transition in terms of workload and lifestyle. Overall the students are friendly here. I was not fortunate enough to receive any scholarship and was able to offset my only expenses by being a research assistant and teaching assistant. The quality of education is awesome. Semester can be tough and stressful but end of the day you will have a good learning curve.

Likes (Public transportation): You can cover most of the city using the Pittsburgh Bus transport service and it is covered in the annual transportation fee which you pay to the college. You can access the transportation with your student ID card and can travel multiple rides throughout the year.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are companies that are ready to sponsor visas post your graduation, but due to the current economic situation (2023) there are not many offers. Robotics, control engineer and ML engineer are some of the roles that are offered to students post graduation.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

M.S. in Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

4.1

Best private university in USA

Tips: Before joining, students should know that CMU is expensive private university so they need to be very careful while paying any expenses. University academic is very rigorous so they need to prepare themselves for much hard work. After coming in CMU I experienced a little cultural shift but was easy to cope with. I didn't avail of any scholarship. University is fully worth it for Masters in software engineering, course is also as per the industry requirement and the country is the best for Tech related career.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty members of CMU are approachable, friendly and supportive in nature. They encourage students to research work, doing different real world projects. Faculty members are well-experienced, top researchers and industry professionals. Teaching methods are unique and beyond traditional methods i.e. methods include project-based learning, group discussions, case studies, lectures from guest industry professionals. Much diversity can be found in the university among faculty members in terms of nationality, culture, engineering practices and so on.

Dislikes (Internships): Much guidance is available in terms of finding internship by professors, Alumni. There is a career center of CMU which supports and provides resources for finding and applying for internships. It also conducts workshops for students related to interview preparation, and resume writing. There are many available internships in the field of software engineering from big MNCs like Google, Amazon and so on.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2023Read more

Anonymous

MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering / MBA Program (Tepper School of Business) - Batch of 2025

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

Amazing experience at CMU!

Tips: There was a huge cultural shift. But people here made me feel more inclusive. I got a scholarship of 50k dollars. University supported me for the scholarship. This decision was worth every penny. Every day here is a new learning day. After 7 years of experience, I felt my learning curve was getting better, but here I started pushing myself out of my comfort zone which was very important.

Likes (Post study jobs): There are so many fun filled activities for students here. Your personal life and college life will be well balanced. Fitness events and student counselling sessions are organised weekly. To make them feel comfortable on campus. There are professional and non-professional clubs on campus varying from Consulting to Swim Club.

Dislikes (Public transportation): It has amazing faculty, well qualified from across the world. Every faculty has a different style of teaching. The classes are very interactive. If you don't even do the post study and only concentrate on classes, half of your work is already done.

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2023Read more

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Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Highlights

The Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS) program offers a technical focus in security and computer systems, further developed through research opportunities
Graduates gain an ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of information security principles and challenges in networks and software systems
Graduates perform risk assessment and management of secure infrastructure development, acquisition, and evolution
Students evaluate trade-offs involving security, policy, business, economic and management principles in network and software systems
MSIS students pursue one of the following four study options within their degree program: Standard [123 Units]; Applied [129 Units]; Advanced Studies [159 Units]; Applied Advanced Studies [165 Units]