Master of Science in Management Science

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Get Your MS in Management Science at UT Dallas

Pursue your custom, tailored degree plan in hybrid, online or traditional formats.

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Grow in all areas of business for endless career possibilities.

A Master of Science in Management Science from the Jindal School of Management provides the foundation for informed organizational decision-making in any industry or field.

An MS in Management Science gives you the flexibility to combine a multitude of business courses including finance, marketing and operations. Choose from a wide variety of technical courses such as business analytics and cybersecurity.

Learn a variety of problem-solving techniques and gain experience in diverse areas including:

  • Project Management
  • Global logistics and inventory management
  • Business analytics
  • Information technology (IT) management

Choose an MS in Management Science and gather the essential business skills that will help you boost your career.

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Rankings – UT Dallas Management Science

no.21

Best Value Master’s in Management Program

Ranked no. 21 in the U.S. by Value Colleges (2019)

no.25

Best Master’s in Management Science Program

Ranked no. 25 in the U.S. by Eduniversal (2021)

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Tailor your flexible degree plan just for you.

With only four core (required) courses, you can select eight electives that fit your specific career focus.

Our students have the freedom to customize their MS in Management Science by choosing one of 15 different concentrations.
For international students, completing our STEM-designated MS in Management Science will enable your eligibility for three years of Optional Practical Training, regardless of what concentration you choose.
If your undergraduate degree is not STEM-based, completing the MS in Management Science will give the technical edge you need in a competitive job market.

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Earn your MS in Management Science on your schedule.

Enroll in a combination of online and classroom-based courses to fit your needs or take advantage of our fully online degree.

All core courses are available online along with over 100 electives across all areas of JSOM. With the MS in Management Science from UT Dallas, you are in control of when and how you complete your degree.

The MS in Management Science can be completed in 18 to 24 months of full-time study, and it may be done fully on campus, fully online, or with a combination of in person and online courses. All students complete at least one internship or one experiential capstone course to gain valuable hands-on experience.

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Exceptional faculty and support staff to guide you.

The Naveen Jindal School of Management provides access to the best faculty, services, and career guidance to help students compete in the marketplace.

Our Master of Science in Management Science at UT Dallas provides you with the tools you need to succeed including:

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Class Profile

Demographic and Other Information

The Master’s in Management Science (MS MSc) focuses on teaching students to develop business solutions through various approaches to strategic planning and solution developments. Our proud students come from a variety of backgrounds and experience and bring a great diversity and knowledge to classrooms.

Typical Undergraduate Degrees*

Bachelor of Technology (Nano Technology), Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering), Business Administration, Mechatronics Engineering, Bachelor of Science – Business Administration , BS in Management, BS in Marketing, Economics

$80,000

Estimated Salary at Graduation

Source: Winter 2023 National Association of Colleges and Employers Salary Survey

Countries Represented

China, India, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, South Korea, Taiwan, United States

* To apply for Master’s in Management Science degree program, an undergraduate degree is required (all majors are considered).

Student Experiences

Aagosh Bansal operations management student

UT Dallas MS Management Science: The Mini-MBA

I was astounded by the level of interest shown when I applied for my internships and the variety of the options available to me. The University of Texas at Dallas Management Sciences program was the best fit for me. It allowed me to select courses from various technical and managerial domains, which helped me build a dynamic skillset and provide me global exposure.

Anagha John

The Conduit Between the Student and the Brand

The course structure helped me identify my skills, crack interviews and land three internship experiences with Texas’ top companies like Baylor Scott & White Health and Vistra Energy.

Shannon Hannibal

MS in Management Science Helped Me Achieve My Purpose

The MSc in Management Science program is an extremely flexible academic program that allowed me to pursue my unique combination of interests, which I determined to be most appropriate for the career I wanted to pursue.

Shrutik Dode MS management science alumn

From Entrepreneur to MS Management Science Student

The professors, my classmates, non-teaching staff and every single person I had any interaction with offered help, taught me something new, motivated me to push my boundaries, and showed me how to do things differently than I already knew.

Hashir Syed operations management student

How the MS Management Science Degree Sets You Apart

I am nothing but thankful to the Management Science team, the Jindal School of Management faculty, some wonderful peers, and that program ambassador for a wonderful experience. If you are reading this to learn about the program, I would like to pay it forward by shedding some light on my own experience.

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Student Testimonials

Nikki Sharma

Nikki Sharma

The UT Dallas MS MSc is an reputable program that is very flexible through the variety of classes offered. I had the opportunity to learn management skills in the Accounting field.

Shrey Patel

During my journey in the MS Management Science program, I experienced a dynamic and flexible curriculum that empowered me to shape my education according to my career aspirations. With the opportunity to choose courses across various specialties such as cloud computing, big data, marketing web analytics, and machine learning, I gained a comprehensive understanding of key domains crucial to modern business operations.
Yi-Huan (Jeff) Chen

Yi-Huan (Jeff) Chen

The MS MSc program is the perfect program for those who want to pursue a degree that can fulfill your intellectual eagerness both in business management and workplace technique.
Samridhi Gupta

Samridhi Gupta

Pursuing a master’s degree in the Management Science Program at UTD helped me enhance and integrate my extensive IT skills with business acumen.

Abdallah Emran

The MS Management Science program at UTD allowed me to develop my knowledge in organizational behavior while giving me the flexibility to explore other topics of interest, such as global business, business analytics, and project management, with world-class faculty members. It allowed me to work and network with diverse and intellectually curious individuals who understand the value of sharpening one’s skills.
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Management Science Blogs and News

Hasan Pirkul

Dallas 500 List of Influencers Includes Jindal School Dean

Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul, UT Dallas President Richard C. Benson and other leaders with JSOM ties are recognized in the 2021 Dallas 500 list, which celebrates a broad spectrum of people in the vanguard of business in North Texas.

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Alumnae Earn Women in Business Awards

Two Dallas Business Journal Women in Business Award winners are Jindal School alumnae whose initial connection to the school came in certificate programs. They enrolled to improve their professional credentials and enhance their careers.

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Welcome Back: Be Sure to Raise Your (Virtual) Hand

Welcome to fall semester, Jindal School students. You have many options to learn and many opportunities to shine. Whether in class in person or attending online, Senior Associate Dean Monica Powell encourages your participation.

Hasan Pirkul

A Message from Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul

Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul reaches out to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters with an update on the state of the school as classes resume following spring break and during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Jindal School Professor Earns Honors for Highly Cited Research

Global business strategy scholar Mike Peng has been identified as one of the most highly cited researchers in his field for the sixth year in a row. The annual list includes the top 1% of researchers whose studies are most frequently cited by others.

JSOM alum Judy Hendrick

Alumna Judy Hendrick Earns Women in Business Award

Jindal School alumna Judy Hendrick is a 2019 Women in Business Award recipient Given annually, the recognition honors women who are leaders in the North Texas business community. Hendrick has served as a mentor and established a finance scholarship.

Alumna’s Work Impacts the Dallas Community and the Digital Economy

A Jindal School alumna’s work in social innovation includes mobilizing volunteers to help the Dallas community and assisting people to learn artificial intelligence skills and other new aptitudes to succeed in a modern workforce.

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Professor Named Greenleaf Scholar a Second Time

A Jindal School assistant professor has been named a Greenleaf Scholar for a second time. Chosen from graduate students, pre-tenured faculty and early career practitioners, scholars study servant leadership in organizational and social contexts.

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Jindal School Researcher Joins Theoretical With Practical to Help Businesses

Jindal School Professor Özalp Özer brings theoretical and practical research to his efforts to help businesses solve their problems. This approach often leads to answers — as well as new research avenues to explore.

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