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Mission
The Department of Information Systems offers cutting-edge curriculum and STEM-certified degree programs in information systems and business analytics at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Students develop their technical skills in programming, database, data mining, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualization, cybersecurity, big data analytics, healthcare analytics, and more through hands-on exercises using industry-standard tools such as Python, SQL, R, Tableau, Power BI, Hadoop, MapReduce, and Spark. Our accelerated online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) was ranked #17 Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics 2024 by Fortune Education.
The Information Systems faculty are thought leaders in their respective research areas and have published in leading information systems and business journals such as Information Systems Research, Decision Sciences, Production and Operations Management, and Journal of Management Information Systems. Our faculty have mentored doctoral students in the Information Systems concentration of the Ph.D. in Business Administration program with placements in leading universities such as Syracuse University, Washington and Lee University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Academic Programs
Bachelor's
Bachelor's Degree
Business Analytics (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Analytics
Program Modality: Campus
Are you interested in pursuing a data-driven career in business? If so, our Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Analytics might be what you are looking for. This program will teach you all the essential skills you need to thrive in today’s business landscape—such as statistical analysis and machine learning to big data analytics.
Bachelor's Degree
Information Systems (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems
Program Modality: Campus
The Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems prepares students to help businesses remain competitive through the effective use of data and robust information management systems. Students develop both the business and the information system management knowledge necessary to implement, coordinate and direct the information systems activities of organizations.
Master's
Master's Degree
Business Analytics (MS)
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Program Modality: Online
The 100% online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AACSB-accredited Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship enables data-driven thinkers to develop their abilities to transform complex data into insights that guide their organizations in making more educated, actionable decisions – skills required for success in today's competitive job market.
Master's Degree
Business Analytics (MS - Healthcare Analytics)
Master of Science in Business Analytics specialization in Healthcare Analytics
Program Modality: Online
The 100% online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AACSB-accredited Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship enables data-driven thinkers to develop their abilities to transform complex data into insights that guide their organizations in making more educated, actionable decisions – skills required for success in today's competitive job market.
Doctorate
Certificates
The CIC provides support, resources, and spaces for individuals with creative ideas and entrepreneurial aspirations.
The Vackar Student Scholars Program provides eligible students with an opportunity to conduct research projects in collaboration with faculty mentors.