Get your Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in the Information Systems Area.
The Information Systems area offers the Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Systems, Master’s in Business Analytics, Master’s in Information Technology Management and PhD in Management Science, Information Systems Concentration.
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 AnalyticsBS 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-TECHMS 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 OptionsMS 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 ITMPhD 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 ConcentrationStudent Testimonials
Information Systems students, alumni, employers and partners talk about their invaluable academic experiences at the UT Dallas Jindal School of Management, providing advice, perspective, and vision.
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.
Bharat Vannekuti, MS’16
Data Analyst, Indeed.com
During my time as a Information Technology and Management graduate student, I have proudly witnessed taking Enterprise Resource Planning Track.
Garima Rao, MS’17
Experienced Associate – Risk Assurance (Financial Services), PwC
The most distinguished aspect of the ITM program is its versatility and pliancy.
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.
Bhushan Vishal, MS’19
SAP Analyst, Wolters Kluwer
Enterprise system track being offered at UTD consisting of SAP courses MIS6319 & MIS6332 helped me in enhancing my functional and technical knowledge in various SAP functional domains. As a supply chain graduate, I got benefited from the course as SAP knowledge gained during the course also helped me in getting an internship.
Alen D’souza, MS’18
Senior Internal Auditor, Compass Minerals
During my search for universities for Masters, I was specifically looking for SAP-based curriculum.
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.
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.
Purnima Samal – MS ITM’ 23
SAP Business Consultant
Mohawk | Dal-Tile
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.
Tanvi Sawhney, MS’18
Consultant, Deloitte
The MS ITM program at UT Dallas has been a life-changing experience. As a Chemical Engineer with about 3 years of experience as an SAP Technical Consultant, UT Dallas’s Enterprise Systems track was the perfect fit for me.
Anil Bulusu, MS’20
Business Analyst, Dekra North America
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.
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.
Merin George, MS’19
Business Analyst, F5 Networks
After working for 3 years in the SAP domain, taking up ERP for master’s was an obvious choice. I wanted to get an overall understanding of how the different modules function and connect. I joined SUG to network with fellow SAP enthusiasts and learn more about the latest developments. What I did not expect was how much fun it would be and how it would shape my future.
Krishna Chaitanya Varma Rudraraju, MS’15
SAP Consultant
The enterprise courses offered at UTD have helped me to gain the functional and technical expertise in ERP and SAP.
Amanda Kolailat, MS’18
SAP Certified Consultant
I feel so blessed that UTD incorporated a competitive edge by offering information systems certifications that could be catered to any potential business.
Praneeth Gummaraju, MS’19
Cloud Support Associate, Amazon Web Services
I chose to pursue my Master’s degree the UTD because the program covered a wide range of areas and offered 5 tracks which are highly valued in the market.
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.
Vatsal Ajmera, MS’18
Data Scientist, Trinity Industries
The excellent course structure of the program with the highly-experienced faculty guided me to the professional world .
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…
Mallika Siripurapu, MS’21
Jr Programming Analyst, ELXR Technologies
UTD’S MSITM program has given me an opportunity to tailor the subjects in the course based on my interest and engage in the student clubs based on affinity to the technology stack. It was an enriching experience learning and working alongside professors, especially in the Enterprise Systems concentration.
Alumni Spotlights
Read the success stories from JSOM alumni who earned their degree from the Jindal School of Management. These alumni are current professionals who share their insights about their experience and life after graduating from UT Dallas.
Gaurav Shekhar, MS’16
Assistant Professor, Jindal School Of Management, Ut Dallas
After completing his master’s degree in Information Technology and Management, Shekhar stayed at UT Dallas as a staff member and instructor. He now is program director of the Jindal School’s MS in Business Analytics and an assistant professor of instruction for information systems coursework.
J. Michelle (Abuda) Maraj, BS’14, MS’15
Financial Systems Analyst, Lyft
J. Michelle (Abuda) Maraj, now living in San Jose, California, powered through her master’s degree in business analytics just a year after she earned her BS in what is now information technology and systems.
Harrison Coney, BS’12
Information Security Officer, Cognosante
I enjoy the fact that every day I come to work, it is an opportunity for me to experience and learn something new. It is an ever-change profession.
Abu Sadeq, BS’94, MS’99
CEO and CISO, Zartech Inc.
Sadeq earned two degrees at what is now known as Naveen Jindal School of Management. He received a BS/Business Administration and an MS/Management Information Systems.
Atanas Hansen, BS’11 MS’13
Senior Business Analyst; New York Life Insurance Company
Working for a 173-year-old company provides a fantastic environment to observe how business processes and technology evolved over time.
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
Lunar New Year in Vietnam
It’s the first day of the Lunar New Year — the Year of the Rooster — so as a gesture of appreciation to our JSOM students, staff and faculty who celebrate this holiday, let’s learn more about it.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. News Grad School Rankings Confirm JSOM’s Standing as a Top National Brand
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.
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.
Learn How to Create Websites in Class at JSOM
Ever wanted to learn how to create a website from scratch or wondered how marketing on Google works? Now you can in class at JSOM!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JSOM Internship Expo Creates Opportunities for Students and Employers
The Jindal School’s Undergraduate Internship Expo brought together 1,500 students and recruiters from more than 50 companies. The expo helped students practice networking skills, and it helped employers find students to fill internships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers Develop Algorithm That Adjusts for Bias in Healthcare Data Sets
Award-winning research by Jindal School faculty members shows the value of a bias-aware algorithm that can address and adjust for vulnerabilities in healthcare data.
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