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.
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.
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.
The Importance of Electronic Health Records
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.
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.
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.
New Alliance With Tech Community Benefits MS in ITM Program
A search for more industry mentors led the Jindal School’s MS in Information and Technology Management program into a partnership with the Dallas Technology Ball that has so far netted the program fundraising proceeds and scholarships.
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.
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.
Student Spotlight: Niko Taha
Niko Taha is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems & Technology and he is expected to graduate May 2025.
JSOM Alum Wins Trip to the Big Apple by Updating His Contact Information
All it took was updating his contact information for Michael Montgomery, BS’11, and his wife to win a three-night, four-day trip for two to New York City that includes dinner, a Broadway show and Wall Street tour.
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.
Comets Shine at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference
UT Dallas student competitors scored a record number of first-place finishes at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference. All 10 UTD contestants placed in the top 10 in every event they entered.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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