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The MD/MSITM dual degree will produce physicians who can be leaders in addressing business challenges where medicine intersects with advancements such as blockchain, IoT, and machine learning. Students develop the skills needed to contribute to innovative solutions in diagnostics, data analytics, and precision medicine as big data and AI play an increasingly vital role in healthcare.

The program offers a comprehensive curriculum of technical knowledge, business acumen, and strategic management, focusing on areas such as data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital innovation.

Students will be trained to apply these technologies in real-world scenarios, understanding the implications of IT management on business operations and decision-making processes.

Students who receive the MSITM will be well prepared to lead and innovate at the intersection of technology and business, driving digital transformation across industries.

They will understand how to leverage emerging technologies to solve complex business problems, manage IT projects, and create strategic plans that align with organizational goals.

Unique skillsets developed in this dual degree include advanced data analytics, machine learning applications in healthcare, blockchain implementation, strategic IT management, and the ability to translate medical needs into technological solutions.

Curriculum

Students in the MSITM program must complete 36 hours of required coursework, as outlined in the table below. The This includes 29 hours of core courses are required (with the exception of Financial Management if students have completed a similar upper-level undergraduate or graduate finance class, apply for a waiver, and are approved to take three hours of elective credit in the fall to replace the three hours of the course). The electives must be chosen from the prescribed list below and total seven (7) credit hours to meet graduation requirements. The Capstone and 7 credit hours of electives, chosen from a prescribed list and approved by a program advisor. The Capstone course is required of all students and is an opportunity to work with real-world companies to build systems utilizing technologies learned in the MSITM curriculum. 

Category

Semester Credit Hours

Required Courses

MIS s385N.8 Design Methods 

MIS s385N.9 Advanced Programming & App Development  

B A 385T Financial Management 

MIS 281N.28 Data Management 

MIS 382N.14 Business Data Science 

MIS 385N.15 Unstructured Data Analytics 

MIS 285N.1 Big Data & Distributed Programming

MIS 285N.2 Emerging Technologies 

MIS 285N.6 Strategic IT and Change Management 

MIS 385N.4 IT Capstone                       

MIS 385N.3 IT Security, Policy, and Compliance

29

Prescribed Electives

MIS 385N Blockchain Solution Development and Smart Contracts 

MIS 285N Introduction to Deep Learning  

R M 294 Financial Technology 

MIS 185N Human Dimensions of Cybersecurity 

MIS 185N Data Governance & Responsible AI 

MIS 285N Digital Technologies and Business Innovations 

MIS 185N Technical Dimensions of Cybersecurity 

MIS 185N Product Management 

MIS 185N Project Management 

MIS 185N Emerging Trends In Machine Learning 

MIS 185N Data Product Lifecycle Management 

7

 TOTAL

36

Degree Format

The MSITM program is a full-time, 10-month, on-campus program that begins in July and ends in May. Students will take 6 credit hours in the Summer Term, 15 credit hours in the Fall Term, and 15 credit hours in the Spring Term.

The MD and MSITM degrees will be awarded simultaneously once coursework for both degrees is complete.

Tuition and Fees

See the Tuition page for more information.

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Prerequisites

Before starting your application, review program prerequisites and suggested skillset to determine if you're on the right path for the MSITM degree. Students are required to have a programming and database background prior to joining the program.

In order to apply for the MD/MSITM dual degree program, students must be in good academic standing at Dell Medical School.

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