I had my undergraduate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering at the unique University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, after which for roughly 6 years, I was privileged to work with OVH Energy, one of the largest indigenous downstream companies in Nigeria. From a back-end analyst in Sales and Operations to becoming one of the leading commercial branch managers, OVH gave me the rare opportunity to understand and appreciate the importance of data, information management and analysis for business decision making, innovation and control from a large-scale POV.
In my career journey, I got hungrier for more, feeling the need for an upgrade and top-notch equipping to enhance service to my world, as I’d already discovered a proclivity of continually desiring to serve and help people excel, to see people, organizations and society in general, function optimally and consistently improve. It was my belief that I could make any potential kinetic.
The master’s program in Information Technology and Management at the University of Texas at Dallas was a perfect marriage to tie up my technical educational background, business management work experience and passion for making an excellent contribution to my world. The flexible, diverse and extensive nature of curriculum excited me and experiencing the sincere intent of the professors to see that every student succeeded was mind-blowing. This school has shown immense commitment from the application, orientation till date to ensure that I achieve and invariably exceed my desired outcomes regardless. Although currently in my 1st semester, I’ve already had an internship/job interview due to opportunities this program has presented to me.
My choice to follow the ITM-Healthcare IT (Graduate Certificate inclusive) track out of the five-plus available bespoke tracks will provide more capacity to serve out my passion, coming from a continent in need of technological advancement to solve its ailing challenges, especially in healthcare. It is my expectation that the sky will be my starting point in my endeavor by the time my ITM upgrade is complete.
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I embarked on a transformative journey at the UT Dallas, seeking to break free from professional stagnation. With 4 years of experience in project management and data analysis, I yearned for fresh skills and perspectives. The MS ITM program became my gateway to revitalization. Immersing myself in data warehousing, in-memory processing, and mastering data modeling, statistics and visualizations, I emerged equipped to seize challenging opportunities as a data engineer. The friendly environment, stellar faculties, and impactful courses have truly been the pillars of my successful transition and ongoing growth in the dynamic field of information technology.
Combining my robust SAP Sales and Distribution background with a strategic choice, I enrolled in JSOM's MS-ITM curriculum at UT Dallas. Opting for the SAP Alliance-guided Enterprise System track was deliberate, as it offers a diverse range of SAP courses and valuable SAP TS410 certification. This has significantly enriched my functional and technical expertise across multiple SAP domains. UT Dallas' alignment with industry standards ensures a solid foundation and coupled with my existing skills, positions me well for roles requiring functional understanding and technical implementation within SAP.
Hello, my name is Mani Deep Atukuri. I pursued my master's degree from ITM with a concentration in Enterprise Systems. My journey with SAP began when I worked at my first job with SuccessFactors, which piqued my interest and led me to pursue higher studies in the same field. During my first semester, I took the ERP with SAP course under the guidance of Professor Lou Thompson.
I am happy to write a testimonial about the SAP Users Group and Professor Lou Thompson, the Director of the Enterprise Systems Graduation Program. My experience with both the SAP Users Group (SUG) and Professor Thompson's courses has been nothing short of transformative.
The MS ITM program at UT Dallas has been an enriching and great learning experience. As an SAP MM Functional Consultant, with about 3.5 years of experience, UT Dallas’s Enterprise Systems track was the ideal track for me. The courses of the Enterprise Systems track are designed to help students accumulate valuable technical skills currently in demand in the industry.
Information Systems Degree Options
BS Business Analytics
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
