Information Security & Assurance

To earn the MSIT degree from the #1-ranked university in Information Technology & Management by US News & World Report, you'll need:

• 144 units of coursework: 60 units of core courses in one of the three curriculum tracks and additional 84 units of electives.
• Demonstrated competence in core areas.
• A laptop. Have your own or need to purchase one? Please read our technology requirements first.

Up to 24 unites of advanced standing is given to applicants with relevant coursework from an accredited masters program.

Part-time students can graduate in as little as two-years depending on course load.

Information Security & Assurance Track (Evening/Part-Time Program and Distance Learning)

This track focuses on the need to adapt to the changing intruder landscape and to gain deeper understanding of risk management, information security, and data privacy. It draws upon the expertise in research, operations and analysis from the world-famous CERT Coordination Center (CERT®/CC) located at Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute. Designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency, Carnegie Mellon is uniquely qualified to provide such training.

In addition to the 60 units required to earn the MSIT degree, you'll also need an additional 84 units of electives. Below is a list of possible electives.