Information Systems
Use technology to solve complex problems for organizations and society.
"My education in Information Systems has been instrumental in preparing me to work toward creating a more inclusive tech industry. The people here genuinely care about your success and will act quickly and in your best interest. The combination of technical rigor, hands-on research opportunities and mentorship has equipped me with the skills and confidence to make a meaningful impact."
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences + Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Information Systems
In our connected world, problems are complicated and hard to solve. Whether it’s a government agency, private company or non-profit, modern organizations are complex webs of systems, structures, policies and people. It takes someone who can see both the details and the big picture to plot paths forward — these are exactly the skills and perspectives you’ll develop in the Information Systems (IS) program. You’ll draw on the university’s distinct strengths in technology, business, humanities and social sciences for a truly unique and well-rounded education. And ultimately, you’ll create solutions that improve businesses, institutions and the collective social good.
Class of 2025, Six Months After Graduation
94%
Employed or in Grad School
$115,027
Average Salary
Recent Employers
Amazon
Capital One
Microsoft
High School Course Requirements
*Four years of mathematics should include at least algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, elementary functions as well as pre-calculus. Advanced mathematics courses are encouraged.
Mix It Up
You’re not just one thing. You’re a scientist. An artist. A technologist. A maker. A writer. Carnegie Mellon has been mixing it up for decades, and whatever you want to pursue, we’ve got the right mix for you.