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    The Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship promotes student success and catalyzes innovation, knowledge discovery, and economic development in South Texas, Northern Mexico, and beyond.

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Bin Wang, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Edinburg Campus
MAGC 3.114
bin.wang@utrgv.edu
(956) 665-5087

Nora Ramírez
Administrative Assistant II
Edinburg Campus
MAGC 3.302
nora.e.ramirez01@utrgv.edu
(956) 665-3353

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Mission

The Department of Information Systems offers cutting-edge curriculum and STEM-certified degree programs in business analytics and information systems at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Through hands-on exercises with industry-standard tools like Python, SQL, R, Tableau, Power BI, Hadoop, MapReduce, and Spark, students enhance their technical skills in areas such as programming, database management, data mining, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualization, cybersecurity, big data analytics, and healthcare analytics. By taking coursework across various business disciplines and analyzing real-world problems, students develop the acumen needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Our accelerated online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) was ranked #17 Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics 2024 by Fortune Education.

Academic Programs

Bachelor's

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Doctorate

Ph.D. in Business Administration with a Concentration in Information Systems

Program Modality: Online

The Ph.D. in Business Administration with a Concentration in Information Systems prepares the next generation of higher-education educators and researchers. The program’s cutting-edge curriculum integrates advanced theories in information systems, data analytics, and business strategy with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, national language processing, and big data. Students engage in rigorous research and scholarly projects, contributing to the academic body of knowledge while addressing complex, real-world business challenges. Through coursework, collaboration with faculty, dissertation research, and undergraduate teaching, graduates acquire the skills needed to secure faculty positions, conduct high-impact research, and mentor the next generation of business leaders in academia. Full financial support is available for admitted students. For more information on the Ph.D. in Business Administration program, visit https://www.utrgv.edu/programs/phd-business-administration.htm

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Certificate

Business Analytics Graduate Certificate

Program Modality: Online

Business decisions in the 21st century is increasingly dependent on smart analytics which extract and apply the value inherent in data. Using current powerful data analytics tools and methods, students in this program learn how to select, collect and analyze information, and effectively communicate results.

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Healthcare Analytics Graduate Certificate

Program Modality: Online

With the Healthcare Analytics Certificate, students will learn to effectively use Health Information Systems and data analytics, by studying fundamentals of health information systems (HIS) and the role of analytics and information systems in efficient operation of healthcare organizations.

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The Vackar Student Scholars Program provides eligible students with an opportunity to conduct research projects in collaboration with faculty mentors.
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Have questions regarding your degree plan? Schedule an appointment with a business advisor today!
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The Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship strongly encourages its students to incorporate an internship into their college experience.

Contact Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship

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