M.S. in Information Systems & Technologies (STEM)

M.S. In Information Systems & Technologies (STEM)

The Master of Science in Information Systems & Technologies is a STEM program designed to provide an extensive base of knowledge for using technology for solving organizational problems. With focus areas in cloud computing, cyber security, project management and business analysis, and business intelligence and analytics, we prepare you for a successful career in today’s demanding IT job market.

STEM Approved - allows for up to 12-month CPT and 36-month OPT
Flexible Duration - allows you to finish in 18-24 months
30 Credit hours - 15 credit hour core + 15 credit hour electives
Format - online and/or in-person
Economical - Total Tuition approximation: In-State: $17,394, Out-of-State: $29,664
(based on 9+9+12 credit hours/semester)

THECB Marketable Skills

Application of technical knowledge and skills in the field of information systems
Organizational problem solving using information systems
Creation/usage of complex data structures
Develop/modify information systems

For a complete list of THECB Marketable skills, visit https://vpaa.unt.edu/thecb/cob/itds.

Admissions

UNT is one of the most affordable universities in Texas – and a lower tuition means a higher return on your academic career.

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Degree Requirements

BCIS 5110 Programming for Business
BCIS 5120 Information Systems Development
BCIS 5420 Foundations of Database Management
BCIS 5700 Information Systems and Technologies Capstone
BCIS 5740 Information Security Management

BCIS 5140 Artificial Intelligence in Business
BCIS 5170 AI Solutions for Business Analytics
BCIS 5540 Enterprise Systems Programming
BCIS 5550 Advanced Enterprise Systems Programming
BCIS 5560 Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management
BCIS 5610 Enterprise Data Warehousing
BCIS 5620 Networking and Telecommunication
BCIS 5630 Information Technology Security
BCIS 5650 Emerging Information Technologies
BCIS 5660 Organizing and Managing IT Projects
BCIS 5670 International Issues in Information Technology
BCIS 5680 Web-based Systems Development
BCIS 5750 Blockchain for Business
BCIS 5760 Introduction to Business Aspects of Digital Forensics
BCIS 5800 Cooperative Education Internship
DSCI 5240 Data Mining
DSCI 5330 Business Intelligence Foundations
DSCI 5350 Big Data Analytics
DSCI 5360 Data Visualization for Analytics
DSCI 5530 Ethics in Business Analytics

*DSCI 5180 will NOT apply towards the degree, students can choose to enroll in the course for extra credit

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Tracks

BCIS 5620 Networking and Telecommunication
BCIS 5630 Information Technology Security
BCIS 5680 Web-based Systems Development
BCIS 5750 Blockchain for Business or BCIS 5760 Introduction to Business Aspects of Digital Forensics
BCIS 5800 Cooperative Education Internship or BCIS/DSCI Elective

BCIS 5620 Networking and Telecommunication
BCIS 5630 Information Technology Security
BCIS 5680 Web-based Systems Development
BCIS 5650 Emerging Information Technologies or BCIS/DSCI Elective
BCIS 5800 Cooperative Education Internship or BCIS/DSCI Elective

DSCI 5330 Business Intelligence Foundations
DSCI 5630 Information Technology Security
BCIS 5680 Web-based Systems Development
BCIS 5800 or BCIS/DSCI Elective
BCIS/DSCI Elective

BCIS 5660 Organizing and Managing IT Projects
BCIS 5670 International Issues in IT
BCIS 5650 Emerging Information Technologies
BCIS 5800 or BCIS/DSCI Elective
BCIS/DSCI Elective

DSCI 5240 Data Mining
DSCI 5350 Big Data Analytics
DSCI 5360 Data Visualization for Analytics
BCIS 5800 or BCIS/DSCI Elective
BCIS/DSCI Elective

Corporate and Academic Partnerships

Career Outcomes

Cloud developer/architect
Business analyst
System analyst
IT security analyst
Project manager
Business intelligence engineer
Data analyst
and many more...

Industry connections

More than 700 companies have offered paid internships over the past three years to UNT business students. Big name companies that hire our graduates, include:

Texas Instruments
Toyota
PepsiCo
Hitachi
IBM

Average Salary

$70,000 - $120,000

* MSIS is a new degree, hence we currently do not have average salaries to report. However, the careers listed above have a starting annual salary in this range.

Strategically located

UNT’s proximity opens up a wealth of career, networking and internship opportunities. UNT is nestled in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, home to the nation’s fourth largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies. The flexible career paths of a business analytics major, and proximity of UNT, open up a wealth of career, networking and internship opportunities.