Computer Information Systems & Technology
Explore the dynamic intersection of technology and business. We can empower you with the skills needed to kick-start your professional journey.
ITS is Now CIS Tech
In Fall 2023, the Information Technology & Systems (ITS) Program was renamed Computer Information Systems & Technology (CIS Tech).
Major in CIS Tech and join the STEM workforce
At the Naveen Jindal School of Management, our program in Computer Information Systems & Technology is a STEM-designed degree.
Our digital world is shaped by information technology. In pursuing a degree in CIS Tech, your coursework will equip you with essential technological tools and professional skills, enabling you to thrive in today’s business landscape and anticipate the exponential growth of tomorrow.
The Jindal School program is designed to set you up for success in your career journey through our exceptional curriculum and experiential learning opportunities that allow you to apply your skills beyond the classroom.
See how you will prepare yourself for an IT career
Timothy Stephens
Director, Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems & Technology Program
What a great time this is to be considering a career in CIS Tech in the Jindal School of Management at UTD!
Since business is completely reliant on information systems, and technology is constantly changing, the CIS Tech program prepares its students for this vital function by:
- Developing a deep understanding of business requirements
- Establishing a firm foundation of skills and knowledge in Information Technology
- Applying IT skills to address business needs
- Effectively communicating findings and recommendations
All by developing hands-on proficiencies in class and real-world experiences in internships.
I look forward to helping you launch your career!
Graduate with relevant work experience in IT
Our CIS Tech program at UT Dallas aims to prepare you and your résumé for the job market.
The Jindal School of Management offers opportunities for students to graduate with documented and relevant work experience on their résumés. Our curriculum requires an approved internship in IT, more than 100-hours of community engagement through UTDserv, and applied learning through the UTDsolv senior capstone project.
These experiences outside the classroom will bolster your confidence during interviews and distinguish you in a competitive job market.
Explore how the CIS Tech curriculum connects you beyond the classroom
Get a job in the high-demand IT field
Prepare yourself to start your IT career with coveted job titles and esteemed companies.
Based on recent data, 71% of our graduates secured employment within three months of graduation, with a median starting salary of $76,900. Our alumni commonly land full-time roles at reputable companies like Microsoft, PepsiCo, Amazon and Apple, assuming titles such as Software Developer, Data Analyst, IT Support Technician and Cloud Engineer.
See the job titles and companies where recent ITS alumni are working, click here
Fast-track your path to success
Take an accelerated path to obtaining your master’s degree through the Fast-Track program.
We know your time is valuable, which is why we offer the Fast-Track program to help you take your education in IT to the next stage. Our upper-level undergraduates can include master’s level courses in their undergraduate degree plan.
Qualified students gain automatic admission to graduate school at UT Dallas. At the Jindal School, we have several graduate degrees from which to choose. Undergraduate CIS Tech students often consider the Master’s in Information Technology Management (MS ITM), Master’s in Business Analytics (MS BUAN) or MBA. The Fast Track program is designed to accelerate your education so that you can earn both degrees — bachelor’s and master’s — in approximately five years of full-time study.
Learn the details about the Fast Track pathCIS Tech Resources Blogs & News
Discover how our Computer Information Systems & Technology faculty, students and alumni are researching, publishing, speaking and engaging in the business community.
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.
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.
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.
Jindal School Alumnus Receives a ‘40 Under 40’ Award
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Jindal School Assistant Dean Awarded Congressional Veteran Commendation
The head of the Jindal School’s Career Management Center has been recognized for his service in the military and as a veteran. Assistant Dean Tom Kim earned a commendation from the Texas 26th Congressional District, where he grew up and now resides.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Information Systems Conference Focuses on Collaboration and Industry Engagement
The importance of engaging with industry was one of the main themes of the Management Information Systems Academic Leadership Conference that recently brought conferees from 50 schools to the Naveen Jindal School of Management.
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.
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.
Management Information Systems Aka MIS: A Versatile Degree in a Growing Field
The concept of management information systems (MIS) might not be as foreign as you think. All of us users of technology are information systems managers on a micro scale. Do you use a cellphone or a computer to receive, send, organize data?
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.
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.
Class Profile
Student Profile as of Fall 2022
1,392
Enrolled ITS Students, 1st Major
21 ITS Students Pursuing Double Major21
Average Age
in years
3.2
Average GPA
Gender
38% Female
62% Male
Student Ethnicity
63% Asian
12% White
8% Hispanic
6% African American
11% Other
1,189
Full-Time Students
1,189 (86%) Full-Time
192 (14%) Part-Time
Note: All percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.
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