Thank you for your interest in the Graduate Information Science and Technology Program at the University of Pittsburgh.  As technology advances, the demand for information professionals grows exponentially.  Industry, government, and healthcare agencies are seeking people who can effectively and efficiently manage information and technology. 

The Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) degree is a professional degree; therefore, our curriculum balances theoretical principles with hands-on experience in storing and retrieving information, communicating information among systems, the interaction between people and information systems, and the role of information systems and technologies in both business and society.  You can tailor your studies to concentrate on a specific area of interest:  database and web systems, information security, cognitive systems, human-computer interaction, Telecommunications and networks, Geoinformatics, and technology and society. 

By enrolling in a Masters program at the University of Pittsburgh, you will have amazing opportunities to work with faculty engaged in leading edge research in the Information Science and Technology field.  Pitt is one of the top 25 research institutions and this allows students access to research projects and laboratories that will develop the next generation of information technologies.  As the University has its home in a major urban area, you’ll have the opportunity to take internships with major US corporations.  Such opportunities will give you practical hands-on experience and a chance to network with industry leaders. 

Our goal is to educate people who are efficient on the job from day one, while providing the foundation for them to prosper professionally as their careers progress.  Thus, you’ll be able to build systems and manage information using today’s technology – you’ll also have the ability to design and master the technology of the future.

Thank you for your interest in the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Information Sciences.  Please browse through our website for more details about the stimulating degree programs and the community here at the School.  If you need further information, I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss the benefits of earning your degree at the School of Information Sciences.

Sincerely,

Paul Munro
Chair and Associate Professor
Graduate Information Science and Technology Program