Degree programs

The San Francisco Bay Area is the center of the high tech revolution, with a dynamic atmosphere fueling creativity and entrepreneurship. It is a natural fit for Carnegie Mellon University, one of the world's premier technical education and research institutions, which chose Silicon Valley as the place to establish its West Coast educational outpost.

For aspiring industry leaders, this is the perfect place to further technology and management skills and build valuable relationships. CMU-SV students are prepared to meet technological and managerial challenges, to succeed in the 21st-century workforce, and to take a proactive part in shaping the future of the software and technology industry.

Our programs

Master of Science in Software Engineering

Students looking to become top-notch software engineers, developers, technical project leads, and software development managers will find a curriculum that reflects the dynamic Silicon Valley software industry, emphasizing product development as requirements analysis, architectural design, and construction.
Master of Science in Software Management

Since 2003, the Master of Science in Software Management (MSSM) program has been preparing product managers, entrepreneurs, and innovation-minded professionals to meet the rapidly-changing demands of the software industry. Develop a mix of technical, interpersonal, and management skills to succeed wherever software innovation is needed, from startups to international corporations.
Master of Science in Information Technology - Information Security and Master of Science in Mobile and IoT Engineering

A rigorous technical curriculum, practical, industry-oriented topics and real-world project experience—this unique combination empowers INI bicoastal mobility and information security students to be the movers and shakers of the tech industry. Combining the rich, academic setting of the main campus with hands-on industry experience in the heart of Silicon Valley, bicoastal students have the best of both worlds.