Information Technology and Decision Sciences, MS

The Master of Science with a major in information technology and decision sciences is designed to provide an appropriate base of knowledge for entry into the management information systems or decision sciences profession. The program is intended for those students who desire a strong, specialist degree in the management of information technology or decision sciences. Because of its specialization and focus, the Master of Science with a major in information technology and decision sciences differs significantly from an MBA program, which is designed for those students who desire a more general management background.

Admission Requirements

Students seeking a Master of Science with a major in information technology and decision sciences must satisfy the admission requirements of the College of Business.

Degree Requirements

The student earning the MS with a major in information technology and decision sciences must meet the following requirements:

completion of background courses in business as necessary;
completion of at least 36 semester hours of graduate work beyond background courses assigned by the department;
a GPA of at least a 3.0 on all graduate work taken at UNT;
a GPA of at least a 3.0 on all BCIS and DSCI courses taken at UNT after admission to graduate school;
a GPA of at least a 3.0 on all courses taken for graduate credit; and
minimum academic standards for master’s students.

Background Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and admission to the Toulouse Graduate School are needed for graduate standing.

Students may have acquired this background in their undergraduate programs by the completion of courses equivalent in content to UNT’s business foundation requirements for the bachelor’s degree in business administration. In addition students are required to have a working knowledge of computer-based business tools.

The Master of Science with a major in information technology and decision sciences degree requires the following business courses:

Professional Program

The 36-hour program for the MS with major in information technology and decision sciences varies with the focus chosen. However, a minimum of 30 semester hours of 5000-level courses must be taken from courses offered in the ITDS department. General requirements include the following:

Foundation Requirements (15 hours)

BCIS 5120 - Information Systems Development
or
DSCI 5180 - Introduction to Decision Making
BCIS 5130 - Fundamentals of Presentation Design
DSCI 5240 - Data-Based Decision Support Systems
DSCI 5330 - Enterprise Applications of Business Intelligence
BCIS 5700 - Strategic Use of Information Technology
or
BUSI 5190 - Administrative Strategy (either must be taken in final semester or final 12 hours)

Elective Courses (21 hours)

Students will select at least five elective courses from the ITDS department to complete at least 30 hours of the minimum 36-hour requirement for the degree. Six hours may be taken outside of the ITDS department so long as they are related to the program of study and approved by the ITDS department. Students must obtain approval from the ITDS department for all electives.

Students who have already taken the equivalent of any foundation course will substitute an appropriate course, subject to approval by the Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences.