• The Master of Science in Information Technology and Management is a STEM-designed degree program that teaches business fundamentals, information technology foundations, and a wide variety of related concepts and skills, with possibilities such as:
    • Object oriented programming
    • Data management
    • Systems analysis
    • Project management
    • Financial management
    • Business economics
    • Statistics and data analysis
    • Operations management
    • Innovation and entrepreneurship
  • The program’s core curriculum, plus the many opportunities to take electives in specialized subfields, ensures that students develop an in-depth knowledge of information technology and management and master the skills they need to succeed in a wide variety of jobs.
  • Taught by top-tier faculty, of whom many have industry experience, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum and courses that are offered during both daytime and evening hours, allowing students to blend on-campus and online course formats in order to satisfy degree requirements.
  • Ideal for both full-time students and working professionals, the Information Technology and Management master’s program will prepare students for careers in information technology, business intelligence and analytics, enterprise systems, cybersecurity management, information technology consulting and services, and many others.

  • The Information Technology and Management master’s program ensures that students gain a broad understanding of their discipline, apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems and communicate and work effectively in collaborative environments.

    • Benefits

    Other benefits include:

    • World-Class Faculty: The program is led by faculty of the Naveen Jindal School of Management who are widely cited experts in their respective fields, many of whom also have professional industry experience.
    • Comprehensive Curriculum: Courses in the master’s program will introduce students to new ideas, technologies, and competencies while also teaching them the skills they’ll need to thrive in competitive, ever-changing industries.
    • Program Flexibility: The Information Technology and Management program offers a choice of tracks and numerous electives. Courses are taught both in-person and online, and full- and part-time options are available.
    • Cutting-Edge Skills: Students in the program master in-demand skills in information technology, systems analysis, and data and project management while developing expertise in a wide range of subfields and related topics.
    • Double Degree Pathways: The double degree option allows students to share coursework between two degrees and take advantage of potential time and tuition benefits.
    • Facilities: The School of Management building and Jindal School Addition provide students with more than 300,000 square feet of classroom, computer labs and study areas including specialized labs for financial trading, business communications, accounting and sales.
    • Location: Situated in the greater Dallas region—recently rated by Forbes magazine as the #1 “Best City for Jobs”—UT Dallas provides students with easy access to employers and internship opportunities, not to mention a large and supportive alumni population.

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the Information Technology and Management master’s program have gone on to pursue professional careers in a wide variety of fields. With starting salaries averaging $83,000, recent graduates have found jobs such as:

    • Information Technology Manager
    • Information Systems Analyst
    • Data Analyst
    • Data Engineer
    • Data Scientist
    • Business Intelligence Analyst
    • Business Analyst
    • Cloud Support
    • Financial Analyst