Mallika Siripurapu, MS’21

Mallika Siripurapu
Mallika Siripurapu

Jr Programming Analyst, ELXR Technologies

UTD’S MSITM program has given me an opportunity to tailor the subjects in the course based on my interest and engage in the student clubs based on affinity to the technology stack. It was an enriching experience learning and working alongside professors, especially in the Enterprise Systems concentration. It was a great experience working as a TA for Professor Lou Thompson. I’m also a part of the SUG group, which helps shape graduate student’s careers in enterprise systems. I have been inducted as a member and eventually ascended to the role of vice president. My prior industry experience and exposure at the SUG club have helped me in my career prospects.

The exposure Jindal School of Management gave me has helped me seamlessly work with global teams. It has enabled me to adapt to emerging digital skills, which could be an asset for the firm. Through the program, I have made friends for a lifetime, built excellent connections with Professors who can vouch for my work, and the best mentor, a C-level executive.

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Samrudhi Yergude, MS ITM ‘24

Samrudhi Yergude, MS ITM ‘24

The opportunities for growth, exposure, and networking at UTD were exceptional. The MSITM program at JSOM is an outstanding platform for anyone with an SAP background looking to advance their career. I highly recommend it to fellow students aspiring to excel in the SAP field. It's truly the best place to build a solid foundation for your future.

KUMAR GAURAV, MS ITM ‘17

KUMAR GAURAV, MS ITM ‘17

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.

Tushar Mumbaikar, MSITM ’23

Tushar Mumbaikar, MSITM ’23

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.

Mani Atukuri, MSITM’ 23

Mani Atukuri, MSITM’ 23

HIRS Analyst | Paccar

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.

Arun Ravichandran, MS ITM’ 23

Arun Ravichandran, MS ITM’ 23

SAP Solution Engineer
Kaar Technologies Inc

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.

Information Systems Degree Options


The Bachelor’s in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence 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 and Artificial Intelligence

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 and Artificial Intelligence 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 and Artificial Intelligence 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