Which program best fits me: Flex, Cohort or Cohort Online?

  • Students in the MS in Business Analytics Flex program may choose to take courses from multiple tracks. Students who wish to create their own mix of electives by choosing courses from the nine tracks offered in the Flex program are encouraged to apply to the Flex program.
  • Cohort and Cohort Online programs offer a limited, focused set of electives appropriate to each program (Accounting Analytics in the Cohort program and Data Science in the Cohort and Cohort Online programs), while multiple elective tracks are offered in the Flex program.
  • The Cohort Online program offers students the option of completing their degree 100% online from wherever they may be. The Cohort Online program offers a limited, focused set of electives appropriate to the program (Data Science). International students admitted to the MS Business Analytics Cohort Online program do NOT need to apply for a Form I-20 or Form DS-2019. These documents are not issued for online programs.

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Information Systems Degree Options


The Bachelor’s in Business Analytics prepares students to solve analytics problems embedded in a business context. Empower yourself to seek analytical roles by combining fundamental ideas in economics, finance, information technology, marketing, operations management and statistics with various analytics concepts using a range of tools and programming languages.

BS Business Analytics

The Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Systems (ITS) program is a unique blend of technical and business curriculum. This STEM designated degree program provides students with practical and theoretical training in information technology. Graduates from the program are in high demand because of their diverse technical skill set and their ability to understand how technology affects business processes.

BS CIS-TECH

The Master’s in Business Analytics program (BUAN) is a 36 semester credit hour STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) designated degree program. This highly-ranked program provides students with the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to pursue careers involving a wide variety of data science, data engineering, and data analytics roles within a number of business domains.

MS Business Analytics Options

The Master’s in Information Technology and Management (ITM) program is a 36 semester credit hour STEM designated degree program ranked 17th in the US by US News and World Report. The MS ITM degree prepares students for careers as IT professionals working in a variety of industries and roles. The program features a state of the art curriculum, online or class room delivery options, and the ability to complete the degree on a full-time or part time basis.

MS ITM

Develop strong research skills that are especially relevant for students interested in an academic career. Research seminars are held regularly, and each year the Information Systems area sponsors a speaker series to bring researchers from other universities to UT Dallas.

PhD in Management Science, Information Systems Concentration