Information Systems at UT Dallas | Naveen Jindal School of Management

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.

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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Donor Scholarships Launch Brighter Futures for Jindal School Students

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.

Jindal School Places Among Elite Schools in Online Rankings

New U.S. News & World Report rankings show the Jindal School in the top 10 among online MBA and master’s in business programs. JSOM also scored highly in online specialty rankings for business analytics, finance, marketing and general management.

STEM Symposium Introduces Middle School Girls to Emerging Technologies

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.

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.

Meet Associate Professor Yining Wang

Dr. Yining Wang joins the Naveen Jindal School of Management as an associate professor.

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?

New Undergraduate Business Analytics Program Builds Data-Driven Expertise

A new STEM-designated undergraduate program in business analytics that requires twice the technical and analytical coursework as similar programs at other universities is preparing students to step into in-demand analytics roles.

Real Estate Technology: One Key to Endure Economic Crisis

How much of an impact can an organization’s real estate have on the bottom line? Usually, companies note staffing and employee costs as their biggest expense, and real estate is their second-biggest expense. Real Estate Technology is the answer.

Local Service Club Serves Jindal School Students in Need

Ten Jindal School students will get scholarships next spring thanks to the largesse of the Dallas Indian Lions Club, which also donated enough groceries to feed 400 students. Because many members are JSOM alums, the club has strong ties to UT Dallas.

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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JSOM Researchers Win Best Paper Award for Lifesaving Sepsis-Alert System

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.

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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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.

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.

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.”

Team of JSOM Seniors Places Third in Global Social Business Competition

Two UT Dallas teams were the only U.S. competitors to advance to the finals of Creative Shock, an international social business case competition. One team, made up of four Jindal School seniors, placed third in the contest.

A Message from Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul

Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul reaches out to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters with an update on the state of the school as classes resume following spring break and during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Jindal School Graduates Take Third in Global IT Challenge

Creating Electra, a utilities chatbot that can reduce costs and provide better service, earned two recent Jindal School graduates third place in the 2018 Atos IT Challenge, a global competition to improve customer service with AI and chatbots.

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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Jindal School Students Use Data in Push for Poverty Solutions in Dallas

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.

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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.

bachelors in information technology and systems student talking with a career recruiter — Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Systems senior Ashriel Gilliland speaking with a corporate representative at a UT Dallas career fair

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

Simone Luong, MS’15

Business Analyst, UTC Aerospace Systems

The SAP TERP10 certification course was an intense, but eye-opening, experience, and this certification provided creditability to my SAP skills during my job search.

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.

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.

Archit Kiran Satra, MS’18

Digital Analyst II – Digital Analytics & Insights ALSAC – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

The Business Analytics program taught me how to place emphasis on the practical application of analytics to real-world business problems and decision making.

Akash Gupta, MS’20

Data Analyst, Scalable Press

When I applied to UTD, I was a budding undergraduate after completing my Computer Science degree fascinated by the field of data and analytics.

Sonal Chaturvedi, MS ‘23

As a person without any background in programming, I found the MSBA program at UTD to be extraordinary as it transformed me into a Data Professional. The coursework here at UTD is designed to teach students the skills, tools, and platforms used in the real world. The professors are very experienced and helpful. The classes will prepare you for the real world.

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.

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.

Rhea DSouza, MS’21

Current MS ITM Student

Having a little over 2 years’ experience working with data and processes, I was seeking a graduate degree that aligned with my goals and interests. As I stumbled upon JSOM’s MS-ITM curriculum at UT Dallas, I knew my search was over and that this was the place I wanted to be. The MS-ITM program is a perfect amalgam of technical, business and management courses.

Kunal Shah, MS’18

Programmer Analyst, Walmart

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

Pankit Arora, MS’19

Sr. Risk Modeling Analyst, Mr. Cooper

The technical, analytical, and business skills I’ve gained from the program are used every day at my current role as a Sr. Risk Modeling Analyst.

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…

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.

Samhitha Bhat, MS ‘22

The UT Dallas Business Analytics program has been transformative for my career, elevating me to achieve my goals. Equipped with essential skills for Business Intelligence, I gained valuable leadership experience and a robust professional network. I’m grateful for the top-tier education and highly recommend this program to those aspiring for success in this field.

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.

Garima Rao, MS’17

Experienced Associate – Risk Assurance (Financial Services), PwC

The most distinguished aspect of the ITM program is its versatility and pliancy.

Sameer Ranjan, MS ‘20

The Jindal School of Management’s MSBA program has played a vital role in propelling my career to new heights. Its combination of business expertise and data intelligence has allowed me to enter the world of entrepreneurship and create highly impactful products that resonate with global audiences. Without this program, achieving this level of success would have been impossible.

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.