Information Systems at UT Dallas

Nai-Jui Kuo prepares her robes and stoles before she graduates with master’s degrees in business analytics from the Naveen Jindal School of Management.

Make a career with connecting people and technology.

As an Information Systems student at The University of Texas at Dallas, you will master the most up-to-date skills and technologies that help people and businesses thrive.

Information Systems Degree Options


BS Business Analytics

The Bachelor’s in Business Analytics prepares students to solve analytics problems embedded in a business context. Empower yourself to seek analytical roles by combining fundamental ideas in economics, finance, information technology, marketing, operations management and statistics with various analytics concepts using a range of tools and programming languages.

BS Business Analytics

BS Computer Information Systems & Technology

The Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Systems (ITS) program is a unique blend of technical and business curriculum. This STEM designated degree program provides students with practical and theoretical training in information technology. Graduates from the program are in high demand because of their diverse technical skill set and their ability to understand how technology affects business processes.

BS CIS-TECH

MS Business Analytics

The Master’s in Business Analytics program (BUAN) is a 36 semester credit hour STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) designated degree program. This highly-ranked program provides students with the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to pursue careers involving a wide variety of data science, data engineering, and data analytics roles within a number of business domains.

MS Business Analytics Options

MS Information Technology & Management

The Master’s in Information Technology and Management (ITM) program is a 36 semester credit hour STEM designated degree program ranked 17th in the US by US News and World Report. The MS ITM degree prepares students for careers as IT professionals working in a variety of industries and roles. The program features a state of the art curriculum, online or class room delivery options, and the ability to complete the degree on a full-time or part time basis.

MS ITM

PhD Concentration in Information Systems

Develop strong research skills that are especially relevant for students interested in an academic career. Research seminars are held regularly, and each year the Information Systems area sponsors a speaker series to bring researchers from other universities to UT Dallas.

PhD in Management Science, Information Systems Concentration

Latest Information Systems News



Information Systems Blogs & News

Discover how Information Systems faculty are researching, publishing, speaking and engaging in the business community. The authors of these articles also include Information Systems students, staff and friends.

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Welcome Back: Be Sure to Raise Your (Virtual) Hand

Welcome to fall semester, Jindal School students. You have many options to learn and many opportunities to shine. Whether in class in person or attending online, Senior Associate Dean Monica Powell encourages your participation.

ITS Academy Summer Camp

ITS Academy Summer Camp

Summer is fast approaching and many teens are busy trying to manage end-of-year commitments. Instead of overbooking yourself, why not step away for a week and change your way of thinking about technology with the ITS Academy Summer Camp at UT Dallas?

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Jindal School Inaugurates Undergraduate Deans Conference

The Jindal School recently held a new conference convening assistant and associate deans of undergraduate business school programs. More than 80 universities were represented, and the deans discussed ways to improve programs and student experiences.

Scholarships Boost Accounting Students’ Balance Sheets

Accounting students headed toward careers as CPAs and auditors scored scholarships this fall from three of those professions’ top funding supporters. Recipients benefited from good grades, extracurricular activities and strong résumés.

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Latest App Technology Front and Center in New Business-Process-Automation Course

Students use artificial intelligence, machine learning and low-code app development to create business-process automation in a new JSOM business analytics course.

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Experts Explain How North Texas Can Become Epicenter of Fintech Disruption

New financial technologies — fintech — are reordering the financial services industry. Professionals schooled in the changes made a case for Dallas and the surrounding region’s competitive advantage at a recent NTX Disruptors event at JSOM.

Analytics

The Difference Between ITM and Business Analytics

What is the difference between ITM and business analytics, and which one should I choose? Director of MS Business Analytics, Kashif Saeed answers your burning question.

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Phi Beta Lambda Turns in Strong Performance at Texas State Leadership Conference

Based in the Naveen Jindal School of Management, the UT Dallas chapter of the student organization Phi Beta Lambda brought home 26 first-, second, and third-place awards from the Texas State Leadership Conference.

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Information Systems Students Tackle Technology’s Future at UT Dallas Conference

UT Dallas and the Jindal School welcomed 300 students, faculty and industry professionals to campus for the 2018 Association for Information Systems’ national Student Chapter Leadership Conference, which focused on “Technologies of Tomorrow.”

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JSOM Business Simulation Training Tallies Another Victory

JSOM student and Spring Capsim Foundation Challenge winner Timothy Shiveley prevailed over hundreds of other contestants in 10 countries to run a simulated company and make it the leader in the online competition.

Comets Shine at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference

UT Dallas student competitors scored a record number of first-place finishes at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference. All 10 UTD contestants placed in the top 10 in every event they entered.

JSOM Alumna Named First Commissioned Cyber Warfare Officer

Jessica Thompson, who graduated with both an MBA and MS in Information Technology & Management in 2021, was recently appointed to the United States Space Force.

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Business Leadership Group Phi Beta Lambda Pivots — and Prevails — at State

The Texas division of Phi Beta Lambda had to find a way to do its annual state conference virtually this year. Despite the difficulties involved, UT Dallas competitors showed their Comet spirit and scored more than 20 top finishes.

Praneetha Pratapa

Senior Wins National Contest Showcasing U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

A Jindal School senior won a national essay contest by focusing on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal that targets natural resources, waste reduction and recycling and tying that goal to remanufacturing standards.

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Strategic Management Online Contest Grows in Popularity, Gains No. 4 Winner

Efforts to get more Jindal School undergraduate and graduate students to enter an online contest based on their strategic management course yielded more entrants and more top finishers. One Jindal School student finished No. 4 in the world.

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Student Group Shows Top Hosting, Competing Skills at State Leadership Conference

All UT Dallas business contest competitors al Phi Beta Lambda Texas State Leadership Conference qualified to compete at the National Leadership Conference in June. The UTD chapter also hosted the state leadership conference this year.

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Dawn Owens

Let’s hear from Dr. Dawn Owens about the opportunities as well as challenges of being an ITS professional.

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Coronavirus Can Redefine Healthcare in the U.S.

Innovative use of technology in responding to the COVID-19 crisis is unprecedented. Tech in the U.S. is putting its resources, such as machine learning and cloud capabilities, to study patient blood samples. The goal is to innovate.

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Seven Dallas ISD Students Commit to UT Dallas as Jindal Young Scholars

The Jindal Young Scholars Program, an outreach initiative that helps Dallas Independent School District students prepare for college, welcomed it second cohort recently. Seven DISD students signed letters of intent to enroll at UT Dallas this fall.

Information Systems Researcher Wins Early Career Award

Information Systems Researcher Wins Early Career Award

An information systems faculty member widely known for his research on digital piracy recently earned an honor marking him as intellectual leader in the making. Dr. Atanu Lahiri won the Sandra A. Slaughter Early Career Award last month.

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Information Systems – Lifeblood of Successful Business

If you are fascinated by technology such as iPhones, Facebook and Twitter and are curious about the potential these technologies have to improve people’s lives, then you may have what it takes to major in Information Systems (IS). Many people think IS professionals only do programming. Programming is just a small part of many IS management jobs.

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Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Systems senior Ashriel Gilliland speaking with a corporate representative at a UT Dallas career fair

Information Systems Careers

An information systems degree from UT Dallas will prepare students for a career in a high-growth and dynamic profession. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that occupations such as computer systems analysts, network systems and database administrators and information systems managers are expected to grow faster or much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2022.

For jobs in a technical or scientific environment, employers often seek applicants who have at least a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, such as computer science, information science, applied mathematics, engineering or the physical sciences. For jobs in a business environment, employers often seek applicants with at least a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as management information systems (MIS). IS graduates are not restricted to the software industry. In fact, most students accept positions in business sectors such as energy, financial services, retailers, airlines, hospitals and consulting groups. They work closely with areas such as marketing, supply chain, manufacturing and accounting on exciting projects in team-based, project-oriented environments.

Student Testimonials

Shreeparna Patnaik

Shreeparna Patnaik, MS’18

Associate Application Developer, American Family Insurance

Choosing UTD and graduating with a Master’s degree in Information Technology and Management has been one of my best decisions till date.  
Harish Kakkeria

Harish Kakkeria, MS’16

Big Data Engineer, iOLAP, Inc

The course structure in the Information Technology and Management major in JSOM is well organized with focus on Enterprise Resource Planning, Big Data… 

Shirin Sehgal, MS ‘23

I had an enriching experience with the Business Analytics program at UTD. The program’s thoughtful design and impressive learning curve make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to prepare for the industry.
jaspreet kaur

Jaspreet Kaur Bhamra, MS’18

Data Scientist, Ericsson Inc.

The course is perfectly designed for anyone and everyone who have a passion to find insights and analyze data using latest technologies. 

Rajya Gaddipati, MS ITM’ 23

SAP Business Consultant
Lennox International

The MS ITM program at UT Dallas has been an enriching and great learning experience. As an SAP MM Functional Consultant, with about 3.5 years of experience, UT Dallas’s Enterprise Systems track was the ideal track for me. The courses of the Enterprise Systems track are designed to help students accumulate valuable technical skills currently in demand in the industry.
Anvay Thakare

Anvay Thakare

Vistex Consultant, Vistex Inc.

The MSITM program with its versatility and flexibility and its alliance with SAP has shaped my career in a way I always dreamed. Enterprise System track and SAP TS410 certification along with my experience as TA for SAP courses at the university, has helped me achieve skills and step into the world of SAP.
Gowtham Senthilkumar

Gowtham Senthilkumar, MS’19

Business Intelligence Consultant, Sisense

The coursework for all the courses in the program are individually tailor-made for making students successful at the Enterprise level. 

Rupali Saxena, MS ‘23

My experience at the Jindal School of Management pursuing an MS in Business Analytics was truly exceptional. The program’s comprehensive curriculum equipped me with cutting-edge analytical skills and a deep understanding of business dynamics.
abhinav tomer

Abhinav Tomer, MS’18

Data Engineer, Autodesk Inc.

Business Analytics program at UTD is perfect for someone who wants to go into the field of Analytics.  
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Swati Singh, MS’18

Business Planning Manager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

The program is ideal for those who want to progress in analytics domain while engaging with growing volume, variety and velocity of data.  
Kunal Shah

Kunal Shah, MS’18

Programmer Analyst, Walmart

The MS ITM program has been an enriching experience and has always churned out new surprises. 
Adam Perry

Adam Perry, BS’18

Sr. Account Systems Engineer, Dell EMC

As a full-time IT professional with more than 20 years of experience, I have a unique perspective compared to most undergraduate students. 
Kevin Fernandes

Kevin Fernandes, MS’21

Current MS ITM Student

I only had two criteria while searching for the perfect degree and a University to pursue my Masters in, the first being a good mixture of technical and business courses and the second, the school I would study in had to be a well-reputed. 
Swaroop Prince

Swaroop Prince, MS’16

Consultant, Deloitte

The ITM-MIS program of UT Dallas has provided me with the right platform to grow both personally and professionally. It has not just been a program but a life changing experience, the Jindal School of Management provides the right environment to help students achieve their goals and aspirations. . 
Vidhyadhar

Vidhyadhar Venkatesan, MS’18

SAP Cloud Solutions Consultant, ERP Logic

I was really impressed with the course structure of MS ITM especially Enterprise Systems track. 
Ashwin Vaithianathan

Ashwin Vaithianathan, BS’19

As a transfer student, I reached out to the ITS Department at UTD, and they were always willing to help me with any questions and concerns that I had. 
Neethu Narayanan

Neethu Narayanan, MS’20

Database Developer, Copart Inc

The journey at UTD has been eventful and life changing. The two years spent at UTD has helped me grow personally and professionally. I was learning new and challenging things every day. 
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Vaidik Natani, MS’18

Data Scientist Insights, Hallmark Cards

The MS BA course here at UT Dallas has a perfect curriculum for all the budding data scientist who wants to learn more about Statistics, Machine Learning… 
Parikshit Suhaney

Parikshit Suhaney, MS’19

Associate Consultant – SAP Technology, PwC

My decision of pursuing masters in IT management at UT Dallas was highly dependent on the versatile courses offered by Enterprise Department and today as an alumnus I see it as a life-changing decision of my life. Coming from an electronics engineering background and 2 years of SAP consulting experience, UT Dallas Enterprise Systems track was a perfect fit for me and helped me to excel in both technical as well as managerial skills.  
Apoorwa Joshi

Apoorwa Joshi, MS’21

Associate Technology Consultant, SAP America

My journey to Masters Degree has been spectacular and memorable. Having my interest in SAP and choosing the UTD ITM program for its versatile curriculum which has an Enterprise Systems track perfectly complimented my skill sets in the SAP Security domain.
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Information Systems Program Resources at the Jindal School

Faculty and Community Activity

Discover how Information Systems faculty are researching, publishing, speaking and engaging in the business community.

Academic Programs – Additional

The Information Systems area also offers accelerated pathways to adding more degrees as well as certificates and certifications.