Information Systems Master's Degree: Traditional Track
Key Program and Track Information
- Program Length: 16 months, 3 semesters + internship
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 (Round 1), January 10, 2026 (Round 2)
- Degree earned: Master's Degree
- Internship: Required
- STEM-Designated: Yes
In our Master of Information Systems Management (MISM), you're not just learning about technology; you're learning how to lead with it. This program is the launchpad for a career that's anything but ordinary. We built it to give you a massive edge, with courses that mix tech, business smarts, and the art of professional communication, and for 30 years the MISM program has delivered.
In just 16 months, you'll go from the classroom to the real world. Three semesters of intense learning, plus a summer internship, will prepare you for a career where you're not just a player—you're a game-changer. (Students with three or more years of work experience are welcome to complete the internship, but can also apply for a waiver.)
Forget endless lectures. We believe in learning by doing. Our secret? We partner with companies to give you hands-on experience through Capstone Projects and other project-based courses. It’s the perfect way to build your resume and confidence, before you graduate.
Duration: 16 months / 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer Internship, Fall)
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A Flexible Curriculum
Layer our tried-and-true MISM curriculum atop your background or major for a transformative skillset
Curriculum
Information Systems Curriculum
Sample Schedule: Fall First Year
Heinz College offers a mix of full-semester (14 weeks) and half-semester courses (7 weeks) for core and elective courses.
Sample Schedule: Spring First Year
Our curriculum will help you ask better questions, make better decisions and innovate in your field.
Sample Schedule: Fall Second Year
Gain real-world experience during your final semester in your team-based Capstone project, solving a problem for an actual client.