FAQ

Questions and Answers About the Master’s in Information Technology and Management Program

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the UT Dallas Master’s in Information Technology and Management degree.

General Questions about Master’s in Information Technology and Management

The MS ITM program is 36 semester credit hours. Most students take 18 months to two years to complete the program. International students must take a minimum of nine (9) credit hours per semester. The entire program must be completed within six (6) years.

Please see the MS ITM Program Curriculum page.

Tracks are for informational and guidance purposes only and do not appear on your degree. You are not required to choose a track, and you may switch from one track to another as long as you follow our degree plan.

Yes. The Master of Information Technology and Management is a STEM designated program.

Yes! Please see the MS ITM Program Online page for more information.

Upon approval, up to 9 hours of graduate-level coursework from other universities may be transferred into the MS ITM degree program. You must have obtained a grade of B or better, and the courses cannot have been taken more than six years ago. You can apply for transfer or waiver of credits after enrolling in the MS ITM degree program.

Waivers of program requirements may be granted in recognition of previous coursework completed with a grade of “B” or better within the past six years in a specific business program area. Waivers are approved by the appropriate program director through a process that allows a student to skip a core course and take the next higherlevel course in the same academic area with no reduction in the overall program hour requirements.


Transfer of credits may be granted for equivalent graduate coursework taken at other universities with a grade of “B” or better within the past six years. Up to 9 semester credit hours of coursework from other universities may be waived or transferred to the MS ITM program.

Students officially admitted to a Naveen Jindal School of Management graduate program must obtain prior approval before taking any courses at another university. The resultant transfer hours may be denied if prior approval is not obtained. See the Jindal School Advising Office for details on applying for pre-approvals.

Yes, the minimum required total for both degrees is 63 semester credit hours, or 26 fewer semester credit hours than if you pursue them separately. However, you may have to do more than the minimum 63 semester credit hours because some areas of concentration do not share many of the same courses as the MSITM Program.

This program is only available to UT Dallas undergraduate students. Jindal School students and students from other schools at UTD can fast-track into the MS ITM degree program as long as they meet the fast-track admission requirements.


-Students do not need to take the GMAT or GRE exam if they enroll in the MS ITM program within one year from the completion of their undergraduate degree and meet the 3.20 GPA requirement in the Fast Track program.

-Qualified juniors and seniors may take up to 12 hours of ITM graduate courses that can apply to both their BS degree and the requirements for the MS ITM degree. For details, please go to our Fast Track page.

-Please note that this does not impact nor change the GMAT requirement for JSOM-sponsored scholarships administered through the dean’s office. A GMAT score will still be required to qualify for consideration for these scholarships.

The cost varies, depending on your residency status. If you are a Texas resident, it is a lower price than for nonresidents; however, if you qualify for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship, in addition to the $1,000 scholarship for the academic year (not per semester) you also qualify for the Texas resident tuition rate, which over two semesters can amount to significant savings.

The Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) at UT Dallas is determined by the Office of Financial Aid each year and is based on the average costs you may incur each semester. To estimate your costs for two semesters, use the financial aid calculator.

Admission Requirements/Procedures

First, read the Frequently Asked Questions provided by the Academic Advising Office, then please visit the MS Programs Admission page to start the admission process online for the MS ITM degree.

Fall Deadline: May 1
Spring Deadline: October 1
Summer Deadline: March 1

No, as long as you submit the online application and pay the application fee before the deadline. Keep in mind that all documents must be submitted before you can be considered for financial aid or admitted into the program. After all the documents are turned in, there is a processing time of approximately four weeks. It is in your best interest to submit all your documentation as soon as possible.

While applying for the program you do not need to submit original transcripts, but after admission and before registration for classes, you will need to submit the official transcripts.

No, you don’t need to submit the TOEFL if you have graduated from a university in the United States.

You must submit three (3) letters of recommendation. At least one must be from a professional contact. This professional contact could be a current or past employer, an internship supervisor, colleague/co-worker, or simply someone you know in the business world. Your academic advisor, a faculty member or other university employee who knows you could be other sources of your letters of recommendation.

Yes. Applicants who have earned a three-year baccalaureate degree are eligible to apply for admission to UT Dallas graduate programs.

Under the Choice Act, qualified veterans, spouses and dependents are eligible for in-state tuition at UTD regardless of their state of residence. For more information, please visit the UT Dallas Frequently Asked VA Questions page.

Career, Internship and Job Placement FAQs

MS ITM graduates enjoy high success rates, landing jobs in the vibrant DFW area and with top companies globally. Please see the MS ITM Career Outcomes page for more information.

The JSOM Career Management Center (CMC) helps international students in various areas, including résumé preparation, mock interviews, English improvement, job fairs, career counseling and more. Add our career outcomes page. Please visit the CMC site for more information.

Please see Graduates->Prerequisites on the Internship Policies and Procedures page.

Please see Finding an Internship.

Please see Recruiting Scams.

Please see Graduates->Internship Specifics on the Internship Policies and Procedures page.

Please see Graduates->Internship Specifics on the Internship Policies and Procedures page.

Please see Reporting & Timelines->Documents you must upload on the Internship Policies and Procedures page.

Please see Reporting & Timelines on the Internship Policies and Procedures page.

Please see CPT on the Internship Policies and Procedures page.

You my use your current job if you have been in your current position for less than six months. If you have been in your current position for more than six months, please see Graduates->Special Project Requirements on the Internship Policies and Procedures page.

Please see Graduates->Special Project Requirements on the Internship Policies and Procedures page.

Financial Aid and Scholarship FAQs

International Student FAQs

UT Dallas has a student services department specifically for international students. Please visit the Internation Student Services site.

Yes! You can find them on the Intercultural Programs page.

Certificate Programs FAQs

Helpful Links

http://jindal.utdallas.edu/student-resources/advising/
http://www.utdallas.edu/bursar/
http://www.utdallas.edu/registrar/
http://www.utdallas.edu/ic/isso/
https://www.utdallas.edu/oit/netid/self-service/
https://oit.utdallas.edu/helpdesk/

Start your graduate application

Before you apply, get familiar with the application process for Jindal School graduate programs at UT Dallas.

How to Apply