Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 • Brian Lopez : contact

In response to predicted growth in technology management jobs and an increased demand for skilled workers, The University of Texas at Arlington is unveiling a new, one-of-a-kind STEM-focused MBA program.

The STEM-designated Master of Business Administration in technology management and innovation will launch in the spring of 2025. Housed in UTA’s College of Business, it will focus on applying data analysis to inform business decisions and lead transformational changes and innovation.

“There is going to be significant job growth in the technology industry within the next decade,” said Fernando Jaramillo, associate dean for students and programs in the College of Business. “Our new program will allow our graduates to be technologically savvy and lead teams to implement emerging technology to solve business problems.”

Dr. Jaramillo said the new 36-hour program will equip graduates with skills that industry leaders look for in their employees and potential new hires—such as managerial communications and analytical skills—while also introducing them to foundational knowledge of various business disciplines. A broad set of electives will enable students to gain insights into critical technologies, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data analytics.

“Our new program will train students to lead technological advancements, business growth and efficiency in a rapidly advancing world,” said Radha Mahapatra, chair of the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management. “Our graduates will be the bridge between business executives and technology developers.”

Graduates of this program will also benefit from UTA’s strategic location in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S. and home to 21 Fortune 500 companies.

About The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

Located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, The University of Texas at Arlington is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of approximately 41,000 students, UT Arlington is the second-largest institution in the UT System. UTA’s combination of outstanding academics and innovative research contributes to its designation as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution, a significant milestone of excellence. The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving-Institution and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education and has earned the Seal of Excelencia for its commitment to accelerating Latino student success. The University ranks as the No. 1 national public university in the U.S. for veterans (Military Times, 2024), No. 4 in Texas for advancing social mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2025), and No. 6 in the United States for its undergraduate ethnic diversity (U.S. News & World Report, 2025). UT Arlington’s approximately 270,000 alumni occupy leadership positions at many of the 21 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas and contribute to the University’s $28.8 billion annual economic impact on Texas.