I'm looking into Carnegie Mellon University's Information Systems program, but I'm trying to get a sense of its size. How many students are typically in this program, and what's the class size like?
Carnegie Mellon University's Information Systems (IS) program, housed in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is a fairly intimate program. While the total enrollment fluctuates each year, it is typically around 70-100 students in each cohort. This size allows students to collaborate closely with their peers, which is an essential part of the program's learning experience.
As for classes, the size can vary depending on the nature of the course. Introductory and foundational courses tend to be larger, sometimes with up to 100 students. However, upper-level and specialty courses in the IS program often have much smaller sizes, often with 20-30 students. It allows students to engage more actively with their professors and classmates, promoting in-depth discussions, problem-solving, and learning. The student-faculty ratio at CMU as a whole is 7:1, which highlights the institution's commitment to small class sizes and individualized attention. Please remember that these are average sizes and actual class sizes may vary.
Remember to check the CMU website or reach out to admissions for the most up-to-date information about the Information Systems program and class sizes.
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