The IS-MSE Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) is a 5th year master's program for undergraduate Information Systems majors in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Carnegie Mellon. The AMP gives you a head start in earning a master’s degree while still enrolled as an undergraduate student. As a student in the AMP, you will receive your master’s degree three semesters after receiving your bachelor’s degree. Compare that to a traditional plan where a bachelor's degree takes four years, plus one and half to two years to earn a master’s degree. With the IS-MSE-AMP, you save both time and money, launching your career, ahead, above, and beyond.

How to Apply

The following materials are required with your online 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. Letters are typically written by faculty and supervisors. It is encouraged that you contact your recommenders as soon as possible in order to allow them enough time to compose your letter. The deadline for recommenders to submit your letter is approximately one week after the application deadline.
2. Official Transcripts: Your official CMU transcript must be requested through the HUB and delivered to the MSE program. If applicable, official transcript from all colleges or universities attended, regardless of whether credit or degree was obtained. 
3. Statement of Purpose: Your statement should include specific details about your professional goals and about your software engineering experience on teams and projects. The Statement of Purpose guidelines can be found here.
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. Applicants are responsible to contact her to set up a time to meet. If applying in fall, the interview should be set up before winter break. If applying in spring, the interview should be scheduled before May 1. Students should email mse-applications@andrew.cmu.edu to schedule. 

IS-MSE-AMP Admissions Timeline