Where Law and Data Intersect
Your background in law and justice has trained you to find truth in complexity. A Master of Information Systems Management degree shows you how to find that truth in data.
As a criminology, criminal justice, or pre-law student, you have a deep understanding of ethical frameworks, legal systems, and human behavior. These skills are invaluable in the tech world, where concerns about data privacy, security, and algorithmic bias are paramount.
Our Master of Information Systems Management degree gives you the technical expertise to apply your unique perspective to these critical areas. Information system (IS) is a bridge that connects people, technology and data to help an organization make better decisions and achieve its goals.
Your ethical compass is a Competitive Advantage
Data-Driven Investigation
Apply your investigative mindset to analyze digital forensics, cybersecurity threats, and complex financial data.Policy & Privacy Management
Leverage your understanding of legal frameworks to design and implement ethical data governance and privacy policies for corporations.Digital forensics
An IS degree provides the skills needed to identify, collect, preserve, and analyze data from computers and networks in a way that is admissible in court.
Your Career Possibilities
Data protection officer
Oversee your organization's adherence to data protection laws and internal data privacy policies, ensuring you meet both internal and external requirements.cybercrime analyst
Your background provides an understanding of investigative procedures, while an IS degree gives you the technical skills to investigate cybercrimes.privacy and compliance management
In a world where technology evolves faster than legislation, having a legal and technical background allows you to bridge the gap between legal departments and IT teams.
Key Program Information
- Program Length: 16 months
- Program Location: On-site in Pittsburgh, PA
- Degree earned: Master of Information Systems Management
- Internship: Required
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Visit US this fall!
Fall Visitation for the MISM program will be held on November 21 from 9 AM to 5 PM and include sessions on:
- Curriculum Overview
- Mock Classroom
- Career Services
- Student Life at Heinz
- Time with Current Students
- Admissions & Financial Aid
How to apply
At Carnegie Mellon University and Heinz College, we are committed to removing barriers. We do not charge an application fee.
We have two application deadlines for the August 2026 starting date for our full-time master’s programs. Please select the deadline that meets your needs.
round 1 Deadline: December 1, 2025
Submit your application form and required supporting materials by the priority deadline to receive a decision by the end of January.
round 2 Deadline: January 10, 2026
The regular deadline is best for applicants who have not yet completed their bachelor’s degree, or for those who do not need an earlier decision from us. Applicants who apply by the regular deadline can expect to receive a decision by the end of March.
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The question of how to finance your education is no doubt a factor in your decision to apply to grad school, and where you choose to apply.
We are here to help you determine how much your master's program will cost, and give you strategies and options for how to pay for it.
If you have any questions about student finances, please fill out the form above, contact the Office of Admissions via email at hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu, or give us a call at 412-268-2164.
What's Next?
Get all the details about applying to our Information Systems Management master's program, including:
- Application deadlines
- Scheduling a visit
- Attending an online info session
- Connecting with a current student
Ready to apply? Check out our graduate application checklist now!