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Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY & MANAGEMENT (MSISPM)

Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY & MANAGEMENT (MSISPM)

Pittsburgh, USA

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Sep 2025

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    About : The Master of Science in Information Security Policy & Management (MSISPM) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of information security management, policy creation, and the ethical implications of security technologies. This hands-on program prepares graduates for complex challenges in the field, focusing on critical thinking and management proficiency.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore careers such as information security manager, security consultant, or risk assessment analyst. The skills gained through this program equip individuals for leadership roles in organizations across various industries, emphasizing the importance of robust information security frameworks.

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Preventing electronic intrusion of the nation’s most critical IT networks. De-incentivizing piracy of online music and movies. Empowering private citizens to safeguard their information and protect their online identities. These are the problems of our age. And these are the problems that students in Heinz College’s Master of Science in Information Security Policy & Management (MSISPM) program study and solve.

Carnegie Mellon University has long been a national asset in cybersecurity. The field is growing at an unprecedented rate and needs talented leaders—our graduates' starting salaries are proof of that. Many organizations now have a Chief Information Security Officer, a role that will continue to gain influence for years to come. With our blend of technology and management skills, Heinz College graduates are perfectly positioned to take advantage of this dramatic shift.

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