| Program | Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) |
|---|---|
| Format | Full-time, in person |
| Length | 16 months; 3 semesters |
| STEM | Yes |
| AI Exposure | High (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
| Career Signal | Current Heinz outcomes page reports $118,282 starting salary and 82% employed or with an offer; the main program page also cites a $125,000 average starting salary. |
Curriculum & AI
MISM combines analytics, business strategy and human-centered problem solving. Heinz highlights coursework and electives in artificial intelligence, deep learning, cloud computing, analytics and emerging technologies.
Career outcomes
The current First Destination Outcomes page reports a $118,282 starting salary and 82% employed or having received an offer. Heinz provides a sortable outcomes dashboard and dedicated career support.
Fit
This is a highly technical management program for students who want strong analytics and systems depth alongside organizational and business decision-making.
Official sources
2026–27 tuition
Carnegie Mellon lists full-time MISM tuition at $29,570 for Fall 2026, $29,570 for Spring 2027, and $30,460 for Fall 2027. University fees, health insurance, living expenses, books, travel and the required laptop are separate. Students enrolled below full-time status are charged $825 per unit in 2026–27.
Official MISM 2026–27 cost of attendance
Fall 2027 deadlines & technical preparation
- Deadlines: Dec. 1, 2026; Jan. 10, 2027; Feb. 1, 2027. Heinz may continue accepting applications afterward if space remains, with the application system closing June 15, 2027.
- Required preparation before enrollment: college-level pre-calculus (or higher math), introductory statistics, and introductory Python, Java or C++ programming, each completed for credit with a grade of B or better. Conditional admission may be available when preparation is incomplete.
- GRE/GMAT: required unless the applicant qualifies for a waiver based on prior quantitative coursework or a CMU undergraduate transcript.
Official MISM application requirements
Secondary external ranking
Eduniversal 2026 U.S. Information Systems Management: #5. This entry names Carnegie Mellon Heinz’s MISM directly, so MSITM.com treats it as a program-level secondary ranking signal. See the Eduniversal crosswalk.
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Last verified: September 15, 2026.