Fast Track to a Master’s Degree – BS in CIS-TECH

Shefali Mahajan earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology and systems from the Naveen Jindal School of Management

Earn your Bachelor’s and Master’s in as little as five years.

You can fast-track 12 semester credit hours of required undergraduate Computer Information Systems & Technology electives toward the Master’s in Information Technology and Management degree and Master’s in Business Analytics degree

Note: You may not fast-track any of the nine undergraduate core accounting courses.

What are the Fast Track Admission Processes and Policies?

Visit the Jindal School’s Fast Track page to learn more about admission process, policies, and more.

What Computer Information Systems & Technology courses can be Fast-Tracked?

The following courses are approved for the Fast-Track Program and will satisfy one of the required undergraduate courses in the Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems & Technology degree:

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. 
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. 
Ashwin Vaithianathan

Ashwin Vaithianathan, BS’19

As a transfer student, I reached out to the ITS Department at UTD, and they were always willing to help me with any questions and concerns that I had. 
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. 
See all Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Systems Student Testimonials

Who can answer questions about CIS Tech Fast-Tracking?

Jindal School undergraduate advisors can assist students with enrolling in the Fast-Track Program. Any student interested in choosing a different course should schedule an appointment to see Dr. Syam Menon, Information Systems Area coordinator, or one of the corresponding program directors.

Mark Thouin

Mark Thouin, PhD

Director, Master’s in Information Technology Management

mark.thouin@utdallas.edu

Gaurav Shekhar

Gaurav Shekhar

Director, Master’s in Business Analytics – Flex and Online

Gaurav.Shekhar@utdallas.edu

Timothy Stephens

Timothy Stephens

Director, Bachelor’s Computer Information Systems & Technology

Timothy.Stephens@utdallas.edu

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