MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
INFORMATION NETWORKING (MSIN)
Application deadline: June 30
Athens Information Technology collaborates with
Carnegie Mellon’sInformation Networking Institute
(INI), an integral department of Carnegie Mellon’s
College of Engineering, and offers the Master of
Science in Information Networking (MSIN) program,
awarding a Carnegie Mellon degree.
The Information
Networking Institute is a collaboration of the CMU
School of Computer Science, the CMU
Tepper School of Business, and theCMU Heinz School of Public Policy
and Management.
Special Note:
Applicants to the Athens MSIN do not need to
pay an application fee. When submitting the
online application, select the option
"Payment by check." You must select this
option to complete the submission, however,
it is not necessary to send the payment.
Read more:
http://www.ini.cmu.edu/programs/athens_msin/apply.aspx
Program Overview
The MSIN is an intensive, 16-month (full-time),
graduate program that gives students a solid
foundation in information technology,
telecommunications and networking while introducing
them to management, strategic thinking, and policy,
with the opportunity to study each of these areas in
greater depth through electives. All classes and
coursework are in English. This selective program
targets Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
majors and accepts up to 30 students each year. The
program is fully accredited by the Middle States
Commission on Higher Education and the degree is
conferred by Carnegie Mellon.
option allows students to choose
a Professional Track or Research Track to develop an
area of specialization. MSIN students get the
necessary skills required to pursue leadership,
technical, and management positions in a variety of
sectors and industries.
Graduates of the MSIN program can pursue a Ph.D. and
academic track or directly enter a range of
careers, including software engineer,
networking engineer, technology consultant, IT
analyst, computer systems consultant, systems &
software engineer, development manager, IT security
officer, project manager, financial software
developer, entry level strategic management
positions, security consultant.
Environment at AIT
Our students experience a friendly, yet
state-of-the-art environment, an embodiment of Greek
hospitality and educational/scientific excellence.
The student body is a diverse and international
group of motivated talented individuals, who enjoy a
community of learning and life at AIT. Guided by
well-renowned professors and scientists they form a
dynamic educational and research environment,
without loosing sight of purpose and quality of
life. The unique feature of the MSIN program is that
students are taught both by CMU and AIT professors,
thus getting the best of both worlds and allowing
them to pursue Thesis Projects and Independent
Studies at both sides of the Atlantic. Enabled by
student and career services, the AIT community
shares a common commitment and determination to
excel in the fields of IT, Networks, Innovation and
Management. Furthermore, students are given the
opportunity to explore and visit sites, rich with
Greek history and experience life in a fast-paced,
European capital like Athens.
The AIT campus is located at Peania, just a few
kilometers outside the center of Athens, ensuring a
safe environment. Students can take advantage of a
modern infrastructure, with the latest technology,
including wireless networking, interactive
amphitheatres, distance learning and fully equipped
laboratories. Students have also access to the AIT
campus library, the online Carnegie Mellon books and
publications, as well as to the AIT dormitory,
restaurant and entertainment facilities.
