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.

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


The Bachelor’s in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence 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 and Artificial Intelligence

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

The Master’s in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence 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 and Artificial Intelligence Options

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

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

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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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Learn How to Create Websites in Class at JSOM

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JSOM IT Symposium Showcases Top Talent and Collaborative Powers

Management Information Systems programs highlighted students’ skills and job readiness at a symposium where corporate guest were also introduced to other benefits that come from partnering with the Jindal School.

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Jindal School in Top 10 in US News 2020 Online Rankings

Both the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s online MBA program and its other online graduate programs ranked No. 6 in 2020 rankings recently released by U.S. News & World Report.

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New Online STEM Graduate Program Trains Students for In-Demand Big Data Careers

Applications are now being accepted for a new completely online MS in Business Analytics program that starts this fall. The career outlook has been excellent for past program graduates, with 92% of them finding jobs within three months of graduation.

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The Importance of Electronic Health Records

Electronic medical records are digitized records of clinical services provided to a patient by a provider — a digitized copy of a patient’s medical charts. Electronic health records are interconnected databases.

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

All UT Dallas business contest competitors at the 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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Information Systems Professors Win INFORMS Best Paper Award

An award-winning study by two Naveen Jindal School of Management information systems professors and co-authors who include a JSOM PhD alumnus considers how to design healthcare guidelines in an era of litigious and defensive medicine.

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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.

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JSOM Team Finishes Second in Adobe Analytics Challenge

A trio of JSOM graduate marketing students finished second and earned $14k in the Adobe Analytics Challenge, a business case competition. “Their win highlights the quality of our digital courses,” MS in Marketing Program Director Alex Edsel said.

Jindal School Dean and Long-Time Professor Honored by Academic Society

INFORMS Information Systems Society has honored Dean Hasan Pirkul and Dr. Sumit Sarkar with its inaugural awards for service. Pirkul started the society’s annual conference, and Sarkar helped grow its Workshop on Information Technologies and Systems.

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Business Analytics Teams Bring Home Three Firsts

Jindal School MS in Business Analytics teams turned in strong showings in spring- semester collegiate competitions, scoring three wins in contests that involved them in online sales, helping disabled people and analyzing health inspection data.

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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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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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2019 Scholarship Breakfast: Former Dallas Mayor Emphasizes Need for Education

Former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings tied education to economic viability in a keynote conversation at the Jindal School’s major annual fundraiser, the Scholarship Breakfast. The event raised enough to provide scholarships for more than 40 students.

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.

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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.

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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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.

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Student Spotlight: Niko Taha

Niko Taha is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems & Technology and he is expected to graduate May 2025.

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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

Ann Mathew

Ann Mathew, BS’18

Staff Consultant, A-Lign

ITS is the perfect balance of technical skills and management skills, and a degree from JSOM equips you with the technical skill set you need to stay one step ahead in today’s fast-paced world. 

Madhur Mehta, MS ‘23

I wholeheartedly recommend the MSBA program to anyone seeking a comprehensive and transformative education in business analytics. It has been an enriching and empowering experience that has set the stage for a successful and fulfilling career in this exciting field.

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.

Khushboo Bhatia, MS ‘21

The MSBA program at UTD has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in the field of business analytics. The curriculum seamlessly blends theory with hands-on practical experience, allowing to develop both a solid theoretical foundation and the real-world skills necessary to excel in the industry.
Bhushan Sonmale

Bhushan Sonmale, MS’21

Technology Risk Consultant, Ernst & Young

You will never fall short of opportunities in the MSITM Program at UT Dallas, only if you are looking in the right direction. I have had the best time of my academic career with these opportunities and the experiences crafted out of them.
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.

Arun Ravichandran, MS ITM’ 23

SAP Solution Engineer
Kaar Technologies Inc

I am happy to write a testimonial about the SAP Users Group and Professor Lou Thompson, the Director of the Enterprise Systems Graduation Program. My experience with both the SAP Users Group (SUG) and Professor Thompson’s courses has been nothing short of transformative.

Saumya Srivastava, MS ‘23

The Business Analytics program at JSOM is one of the most sought-after programs which provides the flexibility to shape your career in the direction of your choice. It offers a blend of all analytical skills along with developing business acumen. I had a wonderful experience learning under the tutelage of some amazing faculty here and am grateful to have gathered amazing memories.

KUMAR GAURAV, MS ITM ‘17

I embarked on a transformative journey at the UT Dallas, seeking to break free from professional stagnation. With 4 years of experience in project management and data analysis, I yearned for fresh skills and perspectives. The MS ITM program became my gateway to revitalization. Immersing myself in data warehousing, in-memory processing, and mastering data modeling, statistics and visualizations, I emerged equipped to seize challenging opportunities as a data engineer. The friendly environment, stellar faculties, and impactful courses have truly been the pillars of my successful transition and ongoing growth in the dynamic field of information technology.

Tushar Mumbaikar, MSITM ’23

Combining my robust SAP Sales and Distribution background with a strategic choice, I enrolled in JSOM’s MS-ITM curriculum at UT Dallas. Opting for the SAP Alliance-guided Enterprise System track was deliberate, as it offers a diverse range of SAP courses and valuable SAP TS410 certification. This has significantly enriched my functional and technical expertise across multiple SAP domains. UT Dallas’ alignment with industry standards ensures a solid foundation and coupled with my existing skills, positions me well for roles requiring functional understanding and technical implementation within SAP.

Erick Castaneda, MS ‘21

With a background in Banking and no coding experience, the MSBA completely revolutionized my career in information systems. I am now able to utilize my expertise to channel real-world data and platforms that drive business strategic decisions for internal stakeholders and corporate leaders. Included in the program is the extraordinary opportunity to network in the fastest-growing tech hub in the U.S.
Ruchita Parikh

Ruchita Parikh, MS’21

Technology Associate Consultant, SAP

With a background in SAP consulting, I wanted to pursue a master’s program that provided the right blend of SAP and management courses. The Information Technology and Management program at UT Dallas is one such program that offers the dedicated Enterprise Systems track with SAP courses and diverse options for electives.
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. 

Ailing Hua, MS ‘23

Joining the MSBA flex program was a game-changer. Scholarships made learning accessible, and practical focus prepared me for a job. Looking back, it’s evident that education, especially with the right program and support, can truly transform your life.

Purnima Samal – MS ITM’ 23

SAP Business Consultant
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The penchant to expand the domain of my knowledge in SAP and Management strategies landed me in UTD. Choosing the ITM Program which has a flexible curriculum perfectly complemented my skill sets. The courses MIS 6319 and 6332 gives hands-on experience both as an SAP end user and a SAP Consultant.

Richa Rashmi, MS ITM ‘24

With a background as a Technology Analyst in the SAP domain and nearly five years of IT industry experience, I aspired to expand my knowledge and unlock opportunities for advanced positions. Choosing the MSITM program at UTD turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. I was confident in my choice of the Enterprise Systems track, which allowed me to focus on Enterprise-centric courses that aligned with my career goals.
Jonathan Niere

Jonathan Niere, BS’17

Consulting Staff, Moss Adams

The most valuable aspects of the ITS program at UT Dallas are its quality education and curriculum. 
Idahosa Iwaye

Idahosa Iyawe, MS’21

Current MS ITM Student

I had my undergraduate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering at the unique University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, after which for roughly 6 years, I was privileged to work with OVH Energy, one of the largest indigenous downstream companies in Nigeria.  

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.

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.
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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.