The University of Texas at Dallas School of Management offers a Master of Science degree in Information Technology and Management. The program helps students to bridge the gap between information technology systems and business. Students may choose from several areas of concentration, including enterprise systems, healthcare systems and information security. The degree requires students to complete 36 credit hours in areas of business, IT foundation, IT electives and open electives, while maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher. Students must also have completed an undergraduate calculus course in order to be accepted to this program.
The University of North Texas College of Business is located in Denton and offers an Master of Science degree in Information Technologies and Decision Sciences. The M.S. in IT offers students a highly specialized degree in the use of information technologies. The program requires students to complete 36 credit hours and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applicants may be required to take additional basic courses depending on the applicant's undergraduate course of study.
Situated in San Marcos, Texas State University offers a Master of Science in Accounting & Information Technology through the McCoy College of Business. To apply, an applicant must have a baccalaureate degree, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and complete the Graduate Management Admission Test. This degree is ideal for students looking to become a CPA, auditor, business information technology systems consultant or information security specialist. The accounting portion of the degree makes students marketable to financial businesses and departments.
Texas A&M University is located in the town of College Station. The university offers a Master of Science in Management Information Systems through the Mays Business School. This MS/MIS degree teaches students essential skills in both information systems and business management and skills. In 2010, the average applicant had a 3.38 GPA, 1302 GRE score, 654 GMAT score and approximately 22 hours of work experience. 92 percent of graduates from 2009 found jobs within 90 days of graduation with an average starting salary of $65,000.