Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) Global The Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) is a 21 month program that offers a unique educational and life experience through study across both Adelaide and Pittsburgh campuses. As analytical problem solvers, intelligent in their application of technology, students can provide value for organisations by understanding how technology interacts with business processes, strategy, and policy. These desirable skills, coupled with a global perspective, make MISM graduates attractive to firms hiring in consulting, financial services, and technology industries. The program combines a comprehensive information systems and management curriculum with a compulsory 7 week internship program and an industry based Information Systems Project, differentiating graduates in the competitive global market. Carnegie Mellon University is ranked: 24 3 29 17 COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION SYSTEMS QS WORLD UNIVERSITY SUBJECT RANKINGS 2014 FOR REPUTATION AMONG US UNIVERSITIES Adelaide, Australia Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia is home to a culturally diverse population of 1.26 million people, is the fifth Most Liveable City in the world and Australia s most affordable capital city (Economist Intelligence Unit 2013). Adelaide is an ideal destination for students and offers an affordable, dynamic and safe environment in which to live and study. The city is vibrant, original and stylish, and renowned as a leader in social and cultural change. Adelaide is home to three other large universities, numerous cultural venues, affordable restaurants and a warm and mild mediterranean climate. Adelaide Carnegie Mellon University is an American university established in 1900 in Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellon has been a birthplace of innovation throughout its 114-year history and is a global leader in bringing ground-breaking ideas to market and creating successful start-up businesses. Carnegie Mellon University in Australia forms part of Carnegie Mellon s global footprint which includes campuses in Silicon Valley, Rwanda, Qatar and Washington, DC. The combination of an American world-class educational experience with the lifestyle opportunities that living and studying in Australia can offer, provides students with a unique advantage once they graduate and enter the competitive global job market. Carnegie Mellon University Australia Campus Torrens Building, Victoria Square www.australia.cmu.edu/mism
Carnegie Mellon University Australia Graduates An American Degree. An Australian Experience. Admission Requirements ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Recognised Bachelor Degree Degree must be verified by WES or ECE University level object-oriented programming language GRADUATE ENTRY EXAMS GRE - min 300 OR GMAT - min 600 ENGLISH LANGUAGE IELTS - 7.0 overall no less than 6.5 in each band OR TOEFL (IBT) - 100 no less than 25 in each band WORK EXPERIENCE CV/Resume must be provided Professional work experience recommended but not required STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 1,000 word essay RECOMMENDATIONS 3 letters from professional or academic referees APPLICATION DEADLINES August 2015 intake apply before January 10, 2015 Apply Today T www.australia.cmu.edu/apply P +61 8 8110 9900 E admissions@cmu.edu.au Internship Assisted by the Carnegie Mellon Careers Office, students undertake a 7 week internship within public and private companies or government agencies to gain invaluable real world work experience. Internship placements include: General Motors, Facebook, E-bay, SingTel, Citibank, Dell, Mercer, Telefonica, Sony, Hitachi and Infosys. Information Systems Project The 14 week Information Systems Project takes students beyond theory and into the practical application of skills through the opportunity to work with public and private companies and government agencies on real-world projects. Career Outcomes MISM graduates work for some of the top employers and organisations in the information technology industry. While some graduates move on to lead projects in software engineering or security consulting, others build upon their business and policy acumen to take executive, leadership and entrepreneurial roles in the IT and complimentary industries. Roles include: Chief Information Office, Chief Technology Officer, Solutions Analyst, Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, IT Manager, Software/ Application Developer, Workforce Development Manager and IT Consultant. Optional Practical Training (OPT) Students are eligible to apply for a temporary work visa to stay and work in the US for a minimum of 12 months. Scholarships Competitive academic merit based scholarships are available and are integrated into the application process for admission into the program. www.australia.cmu.edu/scholarships 2015-16 Tuition Fees First Year AUD $43,344 total tuition based on 84 units of study Second Year USD $42,398 estimated tuition and fees for 2 periods of study (subject to change) Curriculum The Global MISM 21 month curriculum is immersed with challenging courses designed to tap into innovation potential. Students are empowered to customise their degree by selecting from a variety of course electives and independent study. Program Structure CRICOS 070773G 5 Study Periods / 21 months Core Units 132 Elective Units 24 Information Systems Project 24 units Internship 7 weeks Total Units 180 Study Period One (August, Adelaide) Policy Analysis I Organisational Management Information Systems for Managers Applied Economic Analysis I Study Period Two (January, Adelaide) Empirical Methods for Public Policy and Management Financial Analysis Strategic Presentation Skills Professional Writing Study Period Three (May, Australia or Global) Internship AUS or Global not US Study Period Four (August, Pittsburgh) Decision Making Under Uncertainty Cost Benefit Analysis Strategic Planning Study Period Five (January, Pittsburgh) Program Evaluation Elective Courses 24 units of additional electives www.australia.cmu.edu/courses CRICOS Provider No: 02696B Information in this publication is accurate as at June 2014. Watch our videos www.youtube.com/cmuaustralia
Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (MSPPM) Global The Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (Global) is a 21 month program that offers a unique educational and life experience through study across both Adelaide, Australia and Pittsburgh, US campuses. Tailored for students seeking to progress their career in any policy field, the program enables students to assume positions in policy development, implementation and evaluation, and to manage these functions in government, non-profit organisations, international organisations and the private sector. The program combines a comprehensive public policy and management curriculum with a compulsory 7 week internship program and an industry based System Synthesis Project. These real-world components of the program provide students with workexperience and industry knowledge to kick-start their career and differentiate graduates in the competitive global market. Carnegie Mellon University is ranked: 24 7 29 17 PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS GRADUATE SCHOOLS U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2012 FOR REPUTATION AMONG US UNIVERSITIES Adelaide, Australia Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia is home to a culturally diverse population of 1.26 million people, is the fifth Most Liveable City in the world and Australia s most affordable capital city (Economist Intelligence Unit 2013). Adelaide is an ideal destination for students and offers an affordable, dynamic and safe environment in which to live and study. The city is vibrant, original and stylish, and renowned as a leader in social and cultural change. Adelaide is home to three other large universities, numerous cultural venues, affordable restaurants and a warm and mild mediterranean climate. Adelaide Carnegie Mellon University is an American university established in 1900 in Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellon has been a birthplace of innovation throughout its 114-year history and is a global leader in bringing ground-breaking ideas to market and creating successful start-up businesses. Carnegie Mellon University in Australia forms part of Carnegie Mellon s global footprint which includes campuses in Silicon Valley, Rwanda, Qatar and Washington, DC. The combination of an American world-class educational experience with the lifestyle opportunities that living and studying in Australia can offer, provides students with a unique advantage once they graduate and enter the competitive global job market. Carnegie Mellon University Australia Campus Torrens Building, Victoria Square www.australia.cmu.edu/globalmsppm
Carnegie Mellon University Australia Graduates An American Degree. An Australian Experience. Admission Requirements ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Recognised Bachelor Degree Degree must be verified by WES or ECE GRADUATE ENTRY EXAMS GRE - min 300 OR GMAT - min 600 ENGLISH LANGUAGE IELTS - 7.0 overall no less than 6.5 in each band OR TOEFL (IBT) - 100 no less than 25 in each band WORK EXPERIENCE CV/Resume must be provided Professional work experience recommended but not required STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 1,000 word essay RECOMMENDATIONS 3 letters from professional or academic referees APPLICATION DEADLINES August 2015 intake apply before January 10, 2015 Apply Today T www.australia.cmu.edu/apply P +61 8 8110 9900 E admissions@cmu.edu.au Internship Assisted by the Carnegie Mellon Careers Office, students undertake a 7 week internship within public and private companies or government agencies to gain invaluable real world work experience. Internship placements include: Accenture, Asian Development Bank, Deloitte, IBM, KPMG, SANTOS, South Australian Government, SingTel, United Nations Office, US Senate, World Trade Organisation and World Vision. The 14 week takes students beyond theory and into the practical application of skills through the opportunity to work with public and private companies, government agencies on real-world projects. Career Outcomes MSPPM graduates work for some of the top employers and organisations globally. Graduates often advance in their current organisations or pursue more senior positions at consulting firms, financial services firms and government organisations. Roles include: Auditor, Business Analyst, Consultant, Ministerial Liaison Officer, Policy Advisor, Program Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, Research Analyst, Strategic Planning Specialist and Senior Regulatory Analyst. Optional Practical Training (OPT) Students are eligible to apply for the temporary work visa to stay and work in the US for a minimum of 12 months. Scholarships Competitive academic merit based scholarships are available and are integrated into the application process for admission into the program. www.australia.cmu.edu/scholarships 2015-16 Tuition Fees First Year AUD $37,212 total tuition based on 84 units of study Second Year USD $42,398 estimated tuition and fees for 2 periods of study (subject to change) Curriculum The Global MSPPM 21 month curriculum is immersed with challenging courses designed to tap into innovation potential. Students are empowered to customise their degree by selecting from a variety of course electives and independent study. Program Structure CRICOS 070773G 5 Study Periods / 21 months Core Units 144 Elective Units 42 12 units Internship 7 weeks Total Units 198 Study Period One (August, Adelaide) Policy Analysis I Organisational Management Information Systems for Managers Applied Economic Analysis I Study Period Two (January, Adelaide) Empirical Methods for Public Policy and Management Financial Analysis Strategic Presentation Skills Professional Writing Study Period Three (May, Australia or Global) Internship AUS or Global not US Study Period Four (August, Pittsburgh) Decision Making Under Uncertainty Cost Benefit Analysis Strategic Planning Study Period Five (January, Pittsburgh) Program Evaluation Elective Courses 42 units of additional electives www.australia.cmu.edu/courses CRICOS Provider No: 02696B Information in this publication is accurate as at June 2014. Watch our videos www.youtube.com/cmuaustralia