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Master of Software Engineering Programs

The Master of Software Engineering (MSE) Programs at Carnegie Mellon University are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in software engineering. The programs are offered jointly by the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.

Software and Societal Systems Department

The Software and Societal Systems Department offers two areas of focus for the MSE program: Scalable Systems and Embedded Systems.

MSE - Scalable Systems

• Median Base Salary: $129,000
• Employed by: Amazon, ANSYS, Apple, Bloomberg, Cisco, Coursera, Doordash, Facebook, Goldman Sachs, Google, Intuit, Microsoft, Nike, NIVIDIA, Qualcomm, Reddit, SAP

MSE - Embedded Systems

• Median Yearly Salary: $129,000
• Employed by: Amazon, Aptiv, Carnegie Robotics, Clover Network, Fortinet, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, ScaleFlux, Tesla, Xilinx

Plan of Study

The plan of study for the MSE program is as follows:

SENIOR YEAR -- Fall

• 17-611 Statistics for Decision Making (6 units)
• 17-626 Requirements for Info Systems (6 units)
• 17-623 Quality Assurance (6 units)
• Plus any units needed to complete undergraduate major and minor requirements.
• Total: 18 units + any remaining undergrad units

SENIOR YEAR -- Spring

• 17-635 Software Architectures (6 units)
• 17-632 Software Project Management (6 units)
• 17-514 Principles of Software Construction (12 units)
• 17-643 Quality Management (6 units)
• 17-647 Data Intensive and Scalable Systems (6 units)
• Plus any units needed to complete undergraduate major and minor requirements.
• Total: 36 units + any remaining undergrad units

Summer Following Senior Year

• 17-667 Internship for Software Engineers (3 units, non-tuition bearing)

5th YEAR -- Fall

• 17-603 Communications for Software Leaders (3 units)
• 17-614 Formal Methods (6 units)
• 17-622 Agile Methods (6 units)
• 17-675 Software Engineering Practicum (36 units)
• Total: 51 units

5th YEAR -- Spring

• 17-604 Communications for Software Leaders (3 units)
• 17-619 Product Management Essentials I (6 units)
• 17-636 DevOps: Engineering for Secure Development and Deployment (12 units)
• SE Free Elective (12 units)
• SE Free Elective (12 units)
• Total: 45 units

How to Apply

The following materials are required with your application:

1. Letters of Recommendation: At least two letters of recommendation should be submitted on your behalf from academic and/or industry personnel who have worked closely with you recently.
2. Official Transcripts: Your official CMU transcript must be requested through the HUB and delivered to the MSE program.
3. Statement of Purpose: Your statement should include specific details about your professional goals and about your software engineering experience on teams and projects.
4. Resume/CV
5. IS-MSE-AMP Advising Agreement: Applicants must complete this document and upload it in the application portal.
6. Required Interview: Applicants are required to interview with the MSE Admissions Manager.

IS-MSE-AMP Admissions Timeline

• FALL CYCLE
  • Application Opens: September 3, 2025
  • Application Deadline: October 27, 2025
  • IS-MSE Interview: November 2025
  • Admissions Decisions Released: December 2025
  • Begin Taking MSE Courses: August 2026
• SPRING CYCLE
  • Application Opens: February 4, 2026
  • Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
  • IS-MSE Interview: April 2026
  • Admissions Decisions Released: May 2026
  • Begin Taking MSE Courses: August 2026

Additional Information

• IS-MSE applicants do not need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
• The tuition rate is the same rate as the MSE-SS and MSE-ES Programs.
• International students are eligible to apply to the IS-MSE-AMP program, however, due to the timing of the internship component, there are limitations on how that requirement can be fulfilled. There are options available that can be discussed in the interview.
• Carnegie Mellon considers applicants for the MSE programs without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any additional legally protected status.