Overview

At Heinz, we live and work at the critical nexus of information technology and public policy. Our Ph.D. in Information Systems and Management at Carnegie Mellon University was created to train scholars to conduct innovative research that cuts across disciplines in order to address significant challenges in IT theory, strategy, management, and design as it relates to business and policy settings.

Features

Heinz College Ph.D. students enjoy close partnerships with faculty as they explore the complex and exciting interconnectedness of information systems, public policy, and management.

Upon graduating, our Ph.D.s receive desirable placements at academic institutions, government agencies, and consulting firms.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

A three-semester Ph.D. Seminar Series focusing on the research process

Two semesters of Advanced Electives offering depth in specialized fields

Quantitative Methods Cluster of courses in statistics, econometrics, and machine learning

Two semesters of coursework in Social and Policy Sciences

Concentration Area Requirement, combining research and courses to support your research agenda and long-term professional objectives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Business Information Systems View 10 other PhDs in Business Information Systems in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application Form

Transcripts

Standardized Test Scores (GRE or GMAT)

English Language Proficiency Exam Results (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo)

Recommendations

Professional Résumé

Required Essay

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

57420 USD / year

≈ 57420 USD / year
Out-of-State

57420 USD / year

≈ 57420 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57420 USD / year

≈ 57420 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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