Program Overview

The use of information technology is widespread in society and increasingly important in the workplace. Information systems are vital to problem identification, analysis and decision-making. Graduates who have an in-depth understanding of the opportunities that technology can provide to their organizations hold a distinct advantage.

The ITS degree program provides a foundation in business and information technology. Students pursuing this degree have strong analytical skills, embrace learning and enjoy solving problems. ITS students are taught the necessary skills to solve business challenges using information technology while also creating new opportunities with technology.

Careers in Information Technology and Systems

Graduates seek careers as business analysts, data analysts, project leaders, network administrators, system analysts, application/software developers and technical consultants. The job outlook is healthy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that five of the 12 fastest-growing occupations relate to information systems. The bureau predicts the discipline will grow 15 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations.

All Jindal School undergraduate students must complete an internship and 100 hours of community service in order to graduate. The Jindal School’s fully staffed Career Management Center (CMC), working in tandem with the University’s Career Center, helps students prepare for and seek internships, as well as post-graduation employment. The school’s Undergraduate Programs office directs and coordinates the community service requirement.

Information Technology and Systems at UT Dallas

A 120-hour curriculum leads to a degree in information technology and systems. All undergraduate degrees require a core of 42 hours. In the core courses, students learn theories and analytical techniques that can be applied to the functional areas of business, such as finance and marketing. The bachelor’s degree in information technology and systems requires 36 hours of technical classes and provides students with both practical and theoretical training in information technology.

The objective of the program is to prepare professionals who understand business processes and the information required to support them, have the IT expertise to automate, improve and re-engineer business processes and develop an ability to keep up with the changing technology and information needs of business. Elective courses allow students to specialize in a particular area of information systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning or Business Intelligence and Analytics.

Providing students with a broad technical foundation.

Multiple student-led organizations that help students develop leadership skills and interact directly with industry professionals.

A capstone course that allows students to solve real-world business problems.

High job-placement rates due to the increasing demand for qualified IT professionals.