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The Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) program blends technical and leadership skills, equipping you with the ability to transform organizations through technology.  The MISM program is available in five challenging pathways—our flagship 16-month and 12-month programs in Pittsburgh, our industry-leading Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) program in 16-month and 12-month formats, and our dual-city Global option with its first year in Adelaide, Australia. Our MISM program builds tech leaders who are the full package: Analytical. Creative. Ethical. As a result, our graduates go on to impact the companies that change the world.

Carnegie Mellon University has long been a national asset in cybersecurity. The field is growing at an unprecedented rate, and with a mix of technology and management skills, Master of Science in Information Security Policy & Management (MSISPM) graduates are perfectly positioned to take advantage of these dramatic shifts. Taught by Heinz College faculty as well as leading practitioners from the CERT Division of CMU's internationally renowned Software Engineering Institute, the MSISPM program brings students into contact with world-class researchers, groundbreaking strategies, and hands-on experiences that cannot be replicated by any other cybersecurity degree program.

The Master of Science in Public Policy & Management (MSPPM) program builds well-rounded thinkers prepared to change the world at the nexus of people, policy, and technology. To tackle society’s most complex problems, a firm understanding of policy is essential, but so are the technology and analytical foundations to create the right solutions—and the management prowess to deploy those solutions for maximum impact.

The MSPPM program is available in five distinct pathways including our flagship two-year and three-semester programs in Pittsburgh, Data Analytics program, Washington D.C. option for those seeking an immersion in policy analysis in our nation’s capital, and our intercontinental Global track which begins in Adelaide, Australia.

As the U.S. health care sector expands and evolves beyond hospitals, the industry needs smart, flexible business leaders who can both understand the continuum of care and appreciate how technology and big data are disrupting everything. Our Master of Science in Health Care Policy & Management (MSHCPM) program offers specialized competencies across public policy, public health, population health, and health care delivery.  Learning the nuances of the increasingly complex health care business environment, graduates are equipped to be innovators and leaders in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.

At nearly 20% of the U.S. economy, the health care system needs innovations that will improve the quality of care and reduce costs, while simultaneously improving the patient experience. Our Master of Science in Health Care Analytics & Information Technology (MSHCA) program trains students to harness the power of data and information technology to achieve these outcomes, transforming existing health care models and creating new models for the future.

Arts and cultural institutions need leaders who are as passionate as the artists and audiences they support. These organizations face unique challenges in the digital age, and the Master of Arts Management (MAM) program prepares students to face those challenges and ensure that the arts continue to thrive. Combining the interdisciplinary and creative power of CMU's College of Fine Arts with the analytical expertise of Heinz College, the MAM program positions graduates to be arts managers who can lead organizations at the highest level and have lasting impact on the communities they serve. Our innovative approach centers on the intersection of people, policy, and technology with an arts focus.

The next generation of entertainment producers, creators, and leaders will use cutting edge technologies and data analytics—rather than gut feeling—to make smarter decisions. The dual-city Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) combines the creative power of CMU’s College of Fine Arts with the management and quantitative expertise of Heinz College, preparing graduates to have an impact on development, marketing, production, distribution, and strategy at all levels across a global entertainment marketplace. MEIM students spend their entire second year in Los Angeles, completing their studies while gaining access and experience working a full-time internship in the film, TV, gaming, or music industries. MEIM cohorts also attend film festivals, including Sundance, SXSW, and Cannes.