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.
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
Financial Aid and Scholarship FAQs
This plan freezes tuition rates at the rate applicable to the first semester you enroll and remains valid for a period of four years.
To make your tuition plan choice, please follow these instructions on the UT Dallas Tuition Plans & Rates page.
To learn more about grants and student loans, visit the Office of Financial Aid’s Student Loans page.
While international graduate students can receive merit-based scholarships, they are not eligible for need-based grants through UT Dallas. International students can apply for loans, but they need a credit-worthy co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who resides in the United States. UT Dallas does not have its own loan program. If you would like to pursue a private education loan, you will need to select a lender and apply directly. While UT Dallas may be asked by the lender to confirm you are a student, the University is not otherwise involved in the process and cannot recommend any lender. Additional information can be found on the Office of Financial Aid’s Private Education Loans page.
The deadline for submitting the FASFA and supporting documentation is typically during the month of April. The spring deadline is typically during the month of October. HOWEVER, you can still apply for financial aid after the deadline. All applications are considered for federal loans. See additional information.
Scholarships based on need as well as merit are available for a wide variety of students. In addition to Jindal School of Management scholarships, there are several scholarships given by UT Dallas. Please visit the following links for more information: Graduate Scholarships, Office of Financial Aid – Scholarships
In addition to the $1,000 scholarship for the academic year (not per semester), you qualify for the Texas resident tuition rate, which, in a one-year period, can be equivalent to a savings of $8,600 to $12,400.
It depends on the type of scholarship. If it says in the terms and conditions that the scholarship is not “stackable,” then you may not apply for another scholarship that counts toward in-state tuition. However, there are many third-party scholarships you may apply for in addition to UT Dallas scholarships.
You can apply for a scholarship once you have submitted your application to The University of Texas at Dallas. However, your application won’t be processed until you are admitted.
Students who have taken the GRE within the past five years can apply for scholarships only after completing one (1) semester at UT Dallas. Your cumulative GPA from the previous semester will be considered as part of the assessment process.
Yes. You are eligible for scholarships as soon as your degree starts. If you are provided with any scholarship, it will be mentioned in your Form I-20 as well.
International Student FAQs
Certificate Programs FAQs
You must apply to a certificate before the start of the term in which you are taking the final class(es), at the latest.
There is an application link on each certificate page.
- Secure admission and complete all courses.
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA across all certificate courses
Apply for graduation in the semester in which you are completing the final course(s) to earn the certificate (or you risk paying a fee).
Request to be made graduation eligible for each certificate you will be completing before the graduation deadline for any term after you have been accepted to the certificate program and know when you will complete the required courses.
Complete the ‘Intent to Graduate’ form that can be found on each certificate’s page. The IS Area Certificates website links to each IS Area Certificate. From there, you can request to be made graduation eligible using the Intent to Graduate link at the bottom of the page. Note: Remember that to graduate with a certificate is a separate process from your MS degree. You can graduate with a certificate before you finish your MS degree.
Unfortunately, no If you have already completed the required courses and never applied, you are not eligible to receive the certificate. If the certificate has multiple electives to choose from, you could take another elective and apply now for the semester in which you will complete the elective.
Yes. You will need to complete the Intent to Graduate form and pay a $100 in absentia fee.
Yes, but apply as soon as possible so that you are not dropped from the certificate program.
Certificates are mailed out 5 – 6 weeks after the graduating term ends.
Start your graduate application
Before you apply, get familiar with the application process for Jindal School graduate programs at UT Dallas.
How to Apply