Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems & Technology

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Join our program and explore the dynamic intersection of technology and business. Through emphasis on experiential learning and our vigorous curriculum, we can empower you with the skills needed to kick-start your professional journey.

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ITS is Now CIS Tech

In Fall 2023, the Information Technology & Systems (ITS) Program was renamed Computer Information Systems & Technology (CIS Tech).

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Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Systems senior Ashriel Gilliland speaking with a corporate representative at a UT Dallas career fair

Major in CIS Tech and join the STEM workforce

At the Naveen Jindal School of Management, our program in Computer Information Systems & Technology is a STEM-designed degree.

Our digital world is shaped by information technology. In pursuing a degree in CIS Tech, your coursework will equip you with essential technological tools and professional skills, enabling you to thrive in today’s business landscape and anticipate the exponential growth of tomorrow.

The Jindal School program is designed to set you up for success in your career journey through our exceptional curriculum and experiential learning opportunities that allow you to apply your skills beyond the classroom.

See how you will prepare yourself for an IT career
Timothy Stephens

Timothy Stephens

Director, Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems & Technology Program

What a great time this is to be considering a career in CIS Tech in the Jindal School of Management at UTD!





Since business is completely reliant on information systems, and technology is constantly changing, the CIS Tech program prepares its students for this vital function by:

  • Developing a deep understanding of business requirements
  • Establishing a firm foundation of skills and knowledge in Information Technology
  • Applying IT skills to address business needs
  • Effectively communicating findings and recommendations

All by developing hands-on proficiencies in class and real-world experiences in internships.

I look forward to helping you launch your career!

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Deepak Shrestha poses outside the Naveen Jindal School of Management with his wife and son after earning his bachelor’s degree in information technology and systems.

Graduate with relevant work experience in IT

Our CIS Tech program at UT Dallas aims to prepare you and your résumé for the job market.

The Jindal School of Management offers opportunities for students to graduate with documented and relevant work experience on their résumés. Our curriculum requires an approved internship in IT, more than 100-hours of community engagement through UTDserv, and applied learning through the UTDsolv senior capstone project.

These experiences outside the classroom will bolster your confidence during interviews and distinguish you in a competitive job market.

Explore how the CIS Tech curriculum connects you beyond the classroom

Student Testimonials

Ashwin Vaithianathan

Ashwin Vaithianathan, BS’19

As a transfer student, I reached out to the ITS Department at UTD, and they were always willing to help me with any questions and concerns that I had. 
Adam Perry

Adam Perry, BS’18

Sr. Account Systems Engineer, Dell EMC

As a full-time IT professional with more than 20 years of experience, I have a unique perspective compared to most undergraduate students. 
Jonathan Niere

Jonathan Niere, BS’17

Consulting Staff, Moss Adams

The most valuable aspects of the ITS program at UT Dallas are its quality education and curriculum. 
Ann Mathew

Ann Mathew, BS’18

Staff Consultant, A-Lign

ITS is the perfect balance of technical skills and management skills, and a degree from JSOM equips you with the technical skill set you need to stay one step ahead in today’s fast-paced world. 
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Dairon Turner, a member of the Black Student Alliance, earned his Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Systems from the Naveen Jindal School of Management.

Get a job in the high-demand IT field.

Prepare yourself to start your IT career with coveted job titles and esteemed companies.

Based on recent data, 71% of our graduates secured employment within three months of graduation, with a median starting salary of $76,900. Our alumni commonly land full-time roles at reputable companies like Microsoft, PepsiCo, Amazon and Apple, assuming titles such as Software Developer, Data Analyst, IT Support Technician and Cloud Engineer.

See the job titles and companies where recent ITS alumni are working, click here
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Fungai Kevin Nyatanga poses with his family after he earned his Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Systems. Nyatanga plans to work on a master’s degree as part of UT Dallas’s fast-track program.

Fast-track your path to success

Take an accelerated path to obtaining your master’s degree through the Fast-Track program.

We know your time is valuable, which is why we offer the Fast-Track program to help you take your education in IT to the next stage. Our upper-level undergraduates can include master’s level courses in their undergraduate degree plan.

Qualified students gain automatic admission to graduate school at UT Dallas. At the Jindal School, we have several graduate degrees from which to choose. Undergraduate CIS Tech students often consider the Master’s in Information Technology Management (MS ITM), Master’s in Business Analytics (MS BUAN) or MBA. The Fast Track program is designed to accelerate your education so that you can earn both degrees — bachelor’s and master’s — in approximately five years of full-time study.

Learn the details about the Fast Track path

CIS Tech Resources Blogs & News

Discover how our Computer Information Systems & Technology faculty, students and alumni are researching, publishing, speaking and engaging in the business community.

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Experts Explain How North Texas Can Become Epicenter of Fintech Disruption

New financial technologies — fintech — are reordering the financial services industry. Professionals schooled in the changes made a case for Dallas and the surrounding region’s competitive advantage at a recent NTX Disruptors event at JSOM.

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STEM Symposium Introduces Middle School Girls to Emerging Technologies

The third annual G.I.R.L.S. Stem Symposium at the Jindal School gave middle school girls hands-on opportunities in data analytics, programming, supply chain quality control and logistics. The event introduced participants to information technology.

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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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Information Systems Professors Win INFORMS Best Paper Award

An award-winning study by two Naveen Jindal School of Management information systems professors and co-authors who include a JSOM PhD alumnus considers how to design healthcare guidelines in an era of litigious and defensive medicine.

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JSOM IT Symposium Showcases Top Talent and Collaborative Powers

Management Information Systems programs highlighted students’ skills and job readiness at a symposium where corporate guest were also introduced to other benefits that come from partnering with the Jindal School.

William (Bill) Hefley, (standing, at left) with students at an information technology symposium in February

New Online STEM Graduate Program Trains Students for In-Demand Big Data Careers

Applications are now being accepted for a new completely online MS in Business Analytics program that starts this fall. The career outlook has been excellent for past program graduates, with 92% of them finding jobs within three months of graduation.

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Business Analytics Teams Bring Home Three Firsts

Jindal School MS in Business Analytics teams turned in strong showings in spring- semester collegiate competitions, scoring three wins in contests that involved them in online sales, helping disabled people and analyzing health inspection data.

Srinivasan Raghunathan

Researchers Develop Algorithm That Adjusts for Bias in Healthcare Data Sets

Award-winning research by Jindal School faculty members shows the value of a bias-aware algorithm that can address and adjust for vulnerabilities in healthcare data.

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Management Information Systems Aka MIS: A Versatile Degree in a Growing Field

The concept of management information systems (MIS) might not be as foreign as you think. All of us users of technology are information systems managers on a micro scale. Do you use a cellphone or a computer to receive, send, organize data?

Information Systems Researcher Wins Early Career Award

Information Systems Researcher Wins Early Career Award

An information systems faculty member widely known for his research on digital piracy recently earned an honor marking him as intellectual leader in the making. Dr. Atanu Lahiri won the Sandra A. Slaughter Early Career Award last month.

Dinesh Pandian and Vartika Varshney

Student Group Shows Top Hosting, Competing Skills at State Leadership Conference

All UT Dallas business contest competitors al Phi Beta Lambda Texas State Leadership Conference qualified to compete at the National Leadership Conference in June. The UTD chapter also hosted the state leadership conference this year.

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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.

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Learn How to Create Websites in Class at JSOM

Ever wanted to learn how to create a website from scratch or wondered how marketing on Google works? Now you can in class at JSOM!

Comets Shine at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference

UT Dallas student competitors scored a record number of first-place finishes at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference. All 10 UTD contestants placed in the top 10 in every event they entered.

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New Alliance With Tech Community Benefits MS in ITM Program

A search for more industry mentors led the Jindal School’s MS in Information and Technology Management program into a partnership with the Dallas Technology Ball that has so far netted the program fundraising proceeds and scholarships.

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JSOM Profs Bring Data-Driven Business Perspective to Healthcare Operations

Professor Özalp Özer, joined by Assistant Professor Mehmet Ayvaci, is working on improving healthcare decision-support technologies in a collaborative effort with — and funded by — University Hospitals of Cleveland.

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Jindal School Assistant Dean Awarded Congressional Veteran Commendation

The head of the Jindal School’s Career Management Center has been recognized for his service in the military and as a veteran. Assistant Dean Tom Kim earned a commendation from the Texas 26th Congressional District, where he grew up and now resides.

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Strategic Management Online Contest Grows in Popularity, Gains No. 4 Winner

Efforts to get more Jindal School undergraduate and graduate students to enter an online contest based on their strategic management course yielded more entrants and more top finishers. One Jindal School student finished No. 4 in the world.

ITS Academy Summer Camp

ITS Academy Summer Camp

Summer is fast approaching and many teens are busy trying to manage end-of-year commitments. Instead of overbooking yourself, why not step away for a week and change your way of thinking about technology with the ITS Academy Summer Camp at UT Dallas?

Jindal School Alumnus Receives a ‘40 Under 40’ Award

Jindal School alumnus Ron Parikh, BS ’01, has been named a 2019 ‘40 Under 40’ honoree by the Dallas Business Journal. Award recipients, chosen from several hundred nominees, are influential young leaders in North Texas.

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Class Profile

Student Profile as of Fall 2022

1,392

Enrolled ITS Students, 1st Major

21 ITS Students Pursuing Double Major

21

Average Age

in years

3.2

Average GPA

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Gender

38% Female
62% Male

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Student Ethnicity

63% Asian
12% White
8% Hispanic
6% African American
11% Other

1,189

Full-Time Students

1,189 (86%) Full-Time
192 (14%) Part-Time

Note: All percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.

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