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M.S. in Information Networking (MSIN)

MS38 Curriculum

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

Core Courses [75 units]

SYSTEMS CORE (24 UNITS):

  • 12 Units: Choose one:
    14-642: Introduction to Embedded Systems (Fall)
    15-605: Operating System Design and Implementation
    15-645: Database Systems
    15-746/18-746: Storage Systems (Fall)
  • 12 units: Choose one:
    14-736: Distributed Systems: Techniques, Infrastructure, and Services (Spring)
    15-640: Distributed Systems

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)

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT CORE

  • 14-776: Fundamentals of Business and Management (12 units)

SECURITY CORE ( 12 UNITS): 

  • Choose one:
    14-741: Introduction to Information Security
    14-735: Secure Coding (Fall) 

Academic and Professional Development 1

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

MSIN DEGREE-SPECIFIC CORE (12 UNITS):

Courses from ECE/SCS in the areas of Software Systems & Computer Networking and Signal Processing & Communications. Please refer to the MSIN Core Courses list for pre-approved graduate systems and networking courses.

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

Academic Advising

Each student is assigned a dedicated faculty academic advisor who can provide advice about developing a plan that best fits your interests, needs and goals. You'll also benefit from enrollment and advising provided by our academic and student services team. 

Plan Your MSIN Degree

Students in the MSIN program start in the Fall semester and Spring semester. The document below is intended to help you plan your degree progression based on your study option, using a Fall start example.

View MSIN Course Plans

14-513 Prerequisite

MSIN students are required to take 14-513: Introduction to Computer Systems. This is a required prerequisite for several systems core courses, in addition to 14-735, 14-736, 14-642, 15-605 and 15-640. 

We strongly recommend you take 14-513 in your first semester.

Cyber Forensics and Incident Response Track (CyFIR)

You can complete the 48 units of the CyFIR Track through an appropriate combination of degree-specific courses and program electives.

If you are interested in the CyFIR track, discuss course sequencing with your faculty advisor before registering for classes.

Learn more about the CyFIR track

Disclaimer:

The INI cannot guarantee that courses will be offered each semester or in a specific semester as advertised on this page. You must  to determine course availability. The INI cannot guarantee that you will be granted a seat in a specific course. This disclaimer applies to courses at the INI as well as other departments at Carnegie Mellon. As a student, it is your sole responsibility to read and understand the information provided regarding this program and its requirements. If you have any further questions, please contact INI Academic Affairs and Student Services team at ini-academic@andrew.cmu.edu.