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The following curriculum applies to MSIS students starting their INI program in the 2026-27 academic year (MS38 cohort).

Core Courses [75-78 units]

SYSTEMS CORE (12 UNITS):

• Choose one:
  14-642: Introduction to Embedded Systems (Fall)
  14-736: Distributed Systems: Techniques, Infrastructure, and Services (Spring)
  15-605: Operating System Design and Implementation
  15-640: Distributed Systems
  15-746/18-746: Storage Systems (Fall) 

NETWORKING CORE (12 UNITS): 

• Choose one:
  14-740: Fundamentals of Telecommunications and Computer Networks 
  14-760: Advanced Real-World Data Networks (Spring)
  15-641: Networking and the Internet
  18-756: Packet Switching and Computer Networks (Fall)
  

SECURITY CORE (24 UNITS): 

• 14-741: Introduction to Information Security (12 units)
• 12 Units: Choose one:
  14-742: Security in Networked Systems (Spring)
  14-735: Secure Coding (Fall)
  14-828: Browser Security (Spring)
  18-731: Network Security
  18-732: Secure Software Systems (Spring)
  18-733: Applied Cryptography (Spring)
  18-734/17-731: Foundation of Privacy

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT CORE

• 14-817: Cyber Risk Modeling (12 units)

MSIS DEGREE-SPECIFIC CORE (12 UNITS):

One additional graduate-level security course. Please review the MSIS Core Courses list for pre-approved graduate security courses.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1

• 14-601: Academic & Professional Development (3 units)

Program Electives [48 units]

Fulfilled by courses in INI, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), School of Computer Science (SCS), Engineering & Public Policy (EPP), Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) or Integrated Innovation Institute (III), and/or approved courses in the Heinz College or Tepper School. Some exceptions apply.

Please note: If you chose the Advanced study option, you have additional requirements. Review the study options chart