World-Renowned Graduate Programs at a Glance for Advisors and Counselors

The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy is home to two internationally recognized graduate-level institutions at Carnegie Mellon University: the School of Information Systems and Management and the School of Public Policy and Management. This unique colocation combined with its expertise in analytics set Heinz College apart in the areas of cybersecurity, health care, the future of work, smart cities, and arts & entertainment. INFORMS named Heinz College the #1 academic program for Analytics Education.

The unique co-location of our two schools, the School of Public Policy and Management and the School of Information Systems and Management, offers opportunities for collaboration that simply cannot be duplicated elsewhere. We also offer two groundbreaking Joint Degree Programs with the CMU College of Fine Arts. Our faculty and students know that exciting things happen when disciplines collide, when differing perspectives come into contact with one another.

Heinz College offers degree programs which can be of interest to students from a variety of majors and backgrounds. The Degree Program Matrix, provides a snapshot of common majors and career outcomes for each degree program, can be helpful for identifying which Heinz College program(s) would be a good fit for your students.

We have hosted a series of information sessions (in-person and online) specifically designed for advisors, faculty, staff and anyone else who works with undergraduate students, interns and other individuals who may be thinking about graduate school.

We encourage you to watch the recordings of the Advisor Information Sessions to learn more about Heinz College and our professional management graduate programs in arts and entertainment, public policy, health policy, information systems, cybersecurity, and analytics. Each session also provides the basics on the graduate school admission process and scholarships for students attending Heinz College for graduate school.

The recordings of the Advisor Information Sessions are available below:

The Master of Arts Management (MAM) Program equips you to lead arts organizations at the highest level. An innovative approach centered on the intersection of arts, analytics, and technology, will train you to navigate the rapidly changing cultural economy of the 21st century.

Learn more about Admission Requirements for the MAM Program.
Watch our On-Demand Webinars for the MAM Program.

The Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) Program prepares the next generation of entertainment producers, creators, and leaders to use technology and analytics to make smarter decisions in an evolving, global entertainment marketplace. Cohorts attend major film festivals including SXSW and Cannes and network with industry pros to get an insider’s view of the business.

Learn more about Admission Requirements for the MEIM Program.
Watch our On-Demand Webinars for the MEIM Program.

The Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) Program prepares you to transform organizations for the digital age, blending technical and leadership skills. This world-renowned degree is for students who will become the next generation of technology leaders. The MISM program’s Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (BIDA) pathway is ideal if you wish to become an elite data scientist.

Learn more about Admission Requirements for the MISM Program.
Watch our On-Demand Webinars for the MISM Program.

The Master of Science in Health Care Analytics and Information Technology (MSHCA) Program empowers you to use next generation technology and advanced analytics to innovate and change the health care system for the better.

Learn more about Admission Requirements for the MSHCA Program.
Watch our On-Demand Webinars for the MSHCA Program.

The Master of Science in Information Security Policy and Management (MSISPM) Program is for future cybersecurity leaders who want to make governments, organizations, and private citizens safer in an increasingly connected world. MSISPM gives you the blend of technology, analytics, and management skills you need to stand out in this critically important industry.

Learn more about Admission Requirements for the MSISPM Program.
Watch our On-Demand Webinars for the MSISPM Program.

The Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (MSPPM) Program builds well-rounded thinkers prepared to solve problems at the nexus of technology and society. You will emerge a leader with the ability to convert data into evidence-based action for a better world. The MSPPM program features a Data Analytics pathway for a deep dive into advanced policy analytics, and a Washington, DC pathway that trains you as an expert in policy analysis and gets you on the fast track to a career in the nation’s capital.

Learn more about Admission Requirements for the MSPPM Program.
Watch our On-Demand Webinars for the MSPPM Program.