Dr. Janusz Szczypula

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Janusz Szczypula is a Teaching Professor in the Information Decision Systems program at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College. He joined the faculty in 1997 and has served as the Director of the Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) program from 1998 to 2003. He holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Jagiellonian University, an M.Phil. in Policy Analysis, and a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University. His notable achievements include receiving the William W. Cooper Doctoral Dissertation Award for his work in Management Science in 1997 and the Outstanding Professor Award from the National Society of Collegiate Scholars in 2001. He has been recognized for his teaching excellence with several awards throughout his career, including the top award from the Heinz School in 1995 and again in 2006. His research focuses on information systems, data management, and the evolution of knowledge in virtual learning environments. He has published several influential articles in academic journals and edited volumes.

Research Interests

Courses

Database Management

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.