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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) focuses on developing expertise in managing and securing information systems. The program covers various aspects of information security policies, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Students gain practical skills through case studies and projects, preparing them for the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers such as information security manager, compliance officer, risk analyst, or IT consultant. The program equips students with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of information security and policy management in diverse industries.

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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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