MSSM Student Resources
Welcome, MSSM Students!
We are excited to have you as a part of our community of changemakers & innovators. During your time as a student in the MSSM program, you should use this page as your primary resource for guidance related specifically to your software management program.
Curriculum Plans & Registration
How Registration Works
With the exception of the first Fall semester, MSSM students are expected to register for courses through their SIO account. Registration for each term takes place during a specified period of time (as noted on the CMU Academic Calendar). Students should make sure to take note of registration dates & deadlines.
Students are encouraged to read through the SIO registration guide below for details on how to navigate the registration process. Additional registration-related information may be sent out from your iii Academic Advisor via email.
Registration Tools & Forms
SIO Registration Guide
Part-Time MSSM 2nd-Year Transition Guide
For Part-Time MSSM students who started their program in Fall 2022.
Advanced Course Details & Forms
This comparison chart provides an overall of how and when an Independent Study, Capstone or Practicum experience could be a part of your MSSM degree. MSSM students can talk with their academic advisor about these opportunities after completing their first semester.
Independent Study
An independent study course is an individual student project guided by a CMU faculty member for variable units (6 – 12 units) as an elective.
- Independent Study Procedures & Proposal Document (.docx file downloads automatically when you click)
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Deadlines:
Summer 2026:
April 30, 2026
Fall 2026:
July 30, 2026
Capstone
A capstone course is a team project guided by a CMU faculty member to work on a student concept or idea for variable units during a student's final semester. Depending on degree plan, this course will either be an optional requirement or an elective.
Start-Up Creation in Practice
Similar to an independent study, the Start-Up Creation in Practice course focuses specifically on new venture creation. Students will work on developing their technology-focused idea into a potentially viable company during the semester.
Technology Ventures Concentration
For students in the MSSM program who are interested in launching their own new venture or pursuing a career in entrepreneurship. Explore the Technology Ventures .PDF document or expand the roadmap section below.
Technology Ventures Roadmap
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Take the Tech Ventures Concentration Courses
- 49-803: Legal Issues in New Venture Creation (Spring, Mini 3)
- 49-801: Venture Governance (Spring, Mini 4)
- 49-800: Start-Up Creation in Practice (Final Fall semester)*
- Add the Technology Ventures Track to your Stellic Audit
To ensure that you are taking the three courses included in the Technology Ventures concentration, add the Technology Ventures Track to your Stellic Audit.
*To enroll in 49800 - Start-Up Creation in Practice, students must first successfully complete both 49803 - Legal Issues for New Venture Creation and 49801 - Venture Governance. These courses serve as the essential foundation for the practical application required in the final stage.
2. Connect with the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
- Review the opportunities shared with students during New Student Orientation.
- Subscribe to the to stay up-to-date.
- Have a question about how to get involved? Visit Namrata Banerjee during her CMU-SV Office Hours.
Internship Search Resources & Requirements
Students in the MSSM - 16 month degree will complete a required internship during the summer term. These resources will help you prepare for your internship.
MSSM Requirements
- Students should complete form on a monthly basis beginning in February 2025.
- Review these step by step processes to secure your internship degree requirement.
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Please note: Internships for the Summer 2026 semester should start no earlier than May 11, 2026 & end no later than August 21, 2026.
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Deadline for Internship Confirmation: Friday, April 17, 2026
International Student Resources
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Information - OIE
- Review details to apply for CPT once your internship is confirmed.
- Share this offer letter template with your employer to make sure all the necessary details are included in your offer.
CPT Advisor Recommendation Form - OIE
- Once you are ready to apply for CPT, reach out to your advisor to finalize this form.
Silicon Valley Campus Resources
CMU-SV Student Services Team
Your liaison for the Office of International Education, CaPS, University Health Services, and the Student Academic Success Center.
Resources for Mental Health
One Medical: A network of licensed medical professionals and a benefit for CMU-SV students. Students have free membership to these medical services, which include a .
Highmark Amwell Telehealth Therapy and Psychiatry Services: If you're enrolled in CMU's SHIP (student health insurance plan) and are interested in in-network outpatient counseling, you have access to telemedicine services and can meet with a mental health professional virtually at no cost to you and for an unlimited number of sessions.
A platform that allows you to find a local therapist that specializes in working with students in higher education.
Campus Specific-Resources
MSSM Community Impact Fellowship Program
The goal of this fellowship program is to create leadership opportunities for MSSM students and foster community within the Integrated Innovation Institute through the facilitation of various projects, events, and initiatives designed to engage MSSM students, staff, & faculty on the CMU-SV campus and in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
Community Bridge Fellowship:
Awarded to two 16-month MSSM students (one continuing & one incoming), Community Bridge Fellows work together to build community across the MSSM student cohorts and to strengthen the connection between MSSM students, faculty, & staff.
AY 2025-2026 Community Bridge Fellow:
Sahaana Das
Industry Connection Fellowship:
The goal of the Industry Connection Fellowship is to strengthen engagement in the greater Silicon Valley and increase industry connections with MSSM students on the CMU-SV campus.
AY 2025-2026 Industry Connection Fellow:
Purav Desai
Belonging Fellowship:
The goal of the Belonging Fellowship is to cultivate a culture of belonging and inclusivity for all MSSM students on the CMU-SV campus.
AY 2025-2026 Belonging Fellow:
Yona Naqo
Interested in participating as a fellow?
Application details are sent to all incoming full-time MSSM students in the summer, after their enrollment for the Fall semester has been confirmed. For questions about the MSSM Community Impact Fellowship Program, please reach out to Leia Delabahan.
Meet Leia, Your Academic Advisor
Leia Delabahan
Senior Academic & Student Services Advisor
Email Leia:
Drop-In Times
For quick-questions about course registration or anything else related to your iii program.Tuesdays:
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. PST
Wednesdays:
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PST
On Campus Location:
Building 23, Room 126
Students can still schedule in-person or Zoom appointments with Leia using her .
Schedule a 1:1 Appointment
25-Minute appointment slots for discussions that require more time
In-Person and Zoom appointments available