MISM
Master of Information Systems Management
The Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) is our flagship information systems program, with a focus on technology leadership
Is a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity Right For Me?
The Master of Science in Information Security Policy & Management (MSISPM) program is the ideal fit for bold, creative students who want to make governments, organizations, and private citizens safer in a connected world.
How do you stay one step ahead of those who pose a threat to cybersecurity and privacy?
By equipping yourself with an education that stands the test of time.
The curriculum of our Master of Science in Information Security Policy and Management goes beyond the standard cybersecurity principles. The coursework encompasses strategy, management, physical security, insider threat analysis, ethical penetration testing and cloud computing—in short, everything you need to become a leader in information security, not just cybersecurity.
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Curriculum & Courses
For detailed curriculum information, please visit the Student Handbook.
Information security policy and management sample schedule
Below is one possible schedule for the cybersecurity master's program. Actual schedules will vary depending on electives.
Class titles in bold are core courses. Heinz College offers a mix of full-semester (14 weeks) and half-semester courses (7 weeks) for core and elective courses.
Year 1 - Fall SEMESTER
- Intro to Programming with Python*
- Intro to Information Security Management
- Decision Making Under Uncertainty*
- Statistical Reasoning with R
- Organizational Design and Implementation*
- Economic Analysis*
- Writing for Information Systems Management*
Year 1 - Spring SEMESTER
- Ethical Penetration Testing*
- Software and Security*
- Network and Internet Security
- Privacy in the Digital Age*
- Managing Disruptive Technologies*
- Financial Statements and Analysis of Companies*
- Professional Speaking*
--REQUIRED SUMMER INTERNSHIP--
Year 2 - Fall SEMESTER
- Cybersecurity Policy and Governance
- Cybersecurity for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning*
- Introduction to Cyber Intelligence*
- Cloud Security*
- Network Defenses*
- Advanced Relational Database Management*
Year 2 - Spring SEMESTER
- Information Security Capstone Project OR Thesis
- Cryptography*
- Information Security Risk Management*
- Security Data Analytics*
- Malicious Code Analysis*
- IT Project Management*
*Half-semester courses
Who are our students?
The average class is diverse, both in terms of demographics and experience/education. Data shown reflects the last three years.
See the Admissions page for detailed admissions requirements for the MSISPM program.
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Class Profile
*GMAT score data does not include GMAT Focus results. Applicants who have taken (or plan to take) the GMAT Focus are encouraged to use GMAC’s concordance table.
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