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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 than the average for all occupations.
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, 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.
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.
The 2022 Best Graduate School rankings from U.S. News bolster the Jindal School’s national standing and make it the most highly ranked school in North Texas, with the Full-Time MBA program placing among the top 15 U.S. public universities.
The third annual G.I.R.L.S. Stem Symposium at the Jindal School gave middle school girls hands-on opportunities in data analytics, programming, supply chain quality control and logistics. The event introduced participants to information technology.
Finding the differences between data science and data analytics might not be an isolated query just for professionals. Internet use has increased by 70% since this past spring — making the appropriate use of data essential.
Jindal School graduate students used data analytics skills to help a nonprofit project aimed at significantly reducing childhood poverty in Dallas.The students mapped public transportation accessibility for jobs, grocery stores and medical clinics.
This academic year, donor scholarships have provided Jindal School students nearly a half-million dollars in assistance. The scholarships bridge a money gap or provide a springboard to achievement, and they help students reach educational goals.
The Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas will present its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Day Oct. 28, bringing together industry leaders, researchers and students for a daylong look at how AI is reshaping business, technology, education and society. Hasan Pirkul “The rise of AI is one of the most […]
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.
The Jindal School nurtures relationships with companies that create digital tools and apps — those that include analytics, cloud, mobile, social and software technologies — so that students can be well-prepared to use them professionally.
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.
A team of graduate students scored the Jindal School’s fifth victory in the North Texas American College of Healthcare Executives’ annual case competition. The team offered several ways a hospital could help its surrounding community.
A study focused on early detection and better care of sepsis using a data-driven, personalized alert system that also considers caregiver behavior has earned a trio of Jindal School researchers a best paper award.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jindal School alumnus Ron Parikh, BS ’01, has been named a 2019 ‘40 Under 40’ honoree by the Dallas Business Journal. Award recipients, chosen from several hundred nominees, are influential young leaders in North Texas.
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.
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.
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The Business Analytics program taught me how to place emphasis on the practical application of analytics to real-world business problems and decision making.
With a background in Data Science and Machine Learning, I was on the hunt for a program that blended solid technical skills with real-world business insights—and the MS in Information Technology and Management at UT Dallas hit that sweet spot perfectly. What stood out was the program’s diverse range of courses spread across different tracks, letting students customize their path to match their ambitions. I gravitated toward the Enterprise Systems track as the college is one of the University Alliance partners with SAP, where I dove into how tech powers smarter business choices.
Receiving the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship was a huge boost—it motivated me to seize every chance that came my way. As President of the SAP Users’ Group and a Teaching Assistant for Professor Lou Thompson, I played a part in evolving the Enterprise Systems track into the Intelligent Enterprise Systems track, weaving in AI and automation to keep things cutting-edge. The capstone project in the program was a standout to bring the research from academia and implement in the industry setting working directly with clients, and the networking events opened doors to amazing classmates and industry professionals. All in all, my time in Masters’ at UTDallas was a game-changer, sharpening my leadership, creative thinking, and expertise in enterprise tech.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
The MS program in Business Analytics at The University of Texas at Dallas was designed to offer students the right mix of tools and technologies required.
