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Master of Science Programs / Master of Science in Information Networking (MSIN)

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EU Applicants: May 30, 2010
Non-EU Applicants: April 30, 2010

Athens Information Technology collaborates with Carnegie Mellon’s Information 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 the CMU Heinz School of Public Policy and Management.

Environment at AIT

Our students experience a friendly, state-of-the-art environment, an embodiment of Greek hospitality and educational/scientific excellence. The student body is an international, Culturally -diverse, group of motivated and talented individuals, who enjoy a community of learning and life at AIT. Guided by renowned professors and scientists they form a dynamic educational and research environment. The unique feature of the MSIN program is that students are taught both by CMU and AIT professors, thus the best of both worlds and allowing them to pursue Thesis Projects and Independent Studies on both sides of the Atlantic. Supported 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. Students are given the opportunity to explore and visit sites, rich with Greek history, and experience life in this fast-paced, European capital.

The AIT campus is located in Peania, just a few kilometers outside the center of Athens. Students can take advantage of a modern infrastructure, with the latest technology, including wireless networking, interactive amphitheaters, distance learning and fully-equipped laboratories. Students also have access to the AIT campus library, the online Carnegie Mellon books and publications, as well as to the AIT dormitory, restaurant, and entertainment facilities.

Program Overview

The MSIN is an intensive, 16-month (full-time) or alternatively a 32-month (part-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 20 students each year. The program is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the degree is conferred by Carnegie Mellon. A curriculum option allows students to choose a Professional Track or Research Track to develop an area of specialization. MSIN students acquire the necessary skills 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.

Objectives

This program is designed to prepare students to:

Acquire detailed understanding of the technical, management and policy aspects of information networking and computer systems
Gain theoretical understanding and practical experience in building networked and distributed computer systems
Gain detailed understanding of the design principles and tradeoffs made in information networking infrastructures
Manage the development and evolution of reliable and secure information networks and computer systems
Gain expertise in managing and troubleshooting large scale information networks and distributed systems
Gain detailed understanding of establishing requirements in complex applications and translating these requirements into a design architecture
Learn theoretical as well as practical aspects of database management systems
Acquire an understanding of microeconomics theory with an emphasis on business applications
Acquire an understanding of business management functions including accounting, finance, human relations, marketing and operations with an emphasis in information systems
Equip themselves with skills to assume leadership positions in information networking

http://www.ini.cmu.edu/programs/pittsburgh_msin/index.aspx

INI students graduate with a knowledge of business and communications that enables them to more thoroughly understand the market for which they are designing products and to anticipate possible complications in the business aspects of the development process. This ability to understand the entirety of the technology development process allows an INI graduate to design products that satisfy a client’s needs beyond the technological.

http://www.ini.cmu.edu/prospective/why_ini/index.aspx

Program Summary

In order to successfully complete the MSIN program, the student should take 10 courses (6 core and 4 elective courses) and the graduate project (159 units).

Duration of the program: Full-time students: 16 months
Part-time students: 32 months
Course load is defined as those courses for which the student is registered at any time.
a) Number of Course Load per Semester for Full-Time students (Fall and Spring Semesters) The minimum full-time course load in the MSIN program is 3 courses per semester. Students taking less than the minimum load must secure written permission from the MSIN Program Coordinator. The maximum course load in the program is 4 courses per semester. Students taking more than the maximum load must secure written permission from the MSIN Program Coordinator.
b) Number of Course Load per Semester for Part-Time Students The minimum part-time course load in the MSIN program is 3 courses per year. Students taking less than the minimum load must secure written permission from the MSIN Program Coordinator. The maximum course load in the program is 6 courses per year. Students taking more than the maximum load must secure written permission from the MSIN Program Coordinator.

Why Choose the MSIN program in Athens

Financial Support
The MSIN tuition and other fees at Carnegie Mellon total $71,400. AIT subsidizes 80% of this total for its students in Athens and offers scholarships and financial aid opportunities to all students to cover the balance of €12,000. (http://www.ini.cmu.edu/prospective/index.aspx)

Career Opportunities
The proven path leading to high ranking, high paying jobs in Greece, Europe or the USA 100% placement of our graduates, into IT, Networks and Management positions 90% of students, employed within two months of their graduation. 10% choose to pursue Ph.D studies Graduate Placements: The INTRACOM Group of Companies, Intralot SA, Microsoft Corp, Space Hellas, Oracle Research & Development, Wind, Greek Public Power Cooperation, IBM Hellas, Motorola SA, Videocon International, Demokritos, Accenture Altanta Consulting Limited, Mellon Technologies.

Academics

Internationally-recognized professors at AIT and Carnegie Mellon AIT professors also hold adjunct faculty positions at CMU
State-of-the-art research environment and fully-equipped laboratories
Extensive publications in high-impact journals and conferences
Qualitative academic evaluation: internal and from Carnegie Mellon
1:5 faculty/ student ratio
Student Exchange program with Carnegie Mellon (4th semester onwards)
Academic Collaborations with top European and American universities

Research Opportunities
Thesis Projects and Independent Studies with AIT and/or Carnegie Mellon professors European Commission and industry-funded research projects with active student participation. Student involvement in journal and conference publications. Curriculum enhanced by the faculty's own research activity. Top graduates considered for a Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon. All graduates qualify to pursue Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon and other top universities

Industry Connections
Research collaborations with major national and international organizations, extensive national and regional industry network (internships, projects), executive training (Cylab, Harvard University-KSG), and summer school programs

Alumni
Complete AIT alumni and student support services. AIT MSIN Alumni are also Carnegie Mellon alumni.

Facilities
Unique educational and research facilities:
Laboratories, amphitheaters, classrooms; Extensive print and digital library; Access to Carnegie Mellon's on-line library; Student housing services and fully-functioning dormitory; Virtual classrooms with Carnegie Mellon Online real-time video-conference classes.

Recognition
Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission of Higher Education in the USA. Degree awarded directly by Carnegie Mellon Industry/Market and Research Recognition

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Student's Views

"Getting a Master' s degree from CMU with a Greek flavor was indeed an amazing opportunity. The skilled faculty and research teams at AIT were always successful in combining their academic/cultural diversities to forge more opportunities for scientific breakthroughs and innovative applications. Looking back now, the two years I spent in Athens and at AIT were, by far, the best in my life."

Ghassan Karame, MSIN 2006, (Lebanon)