The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: The University of Texas at Dallas

• Mission: UTD's mission statement centers on providing exemplary and innovative education and research to benefit Texas, the nation, and the global community.

• Founded: UTD was established by bold visionaries and tech pioneers to foster generations of innovators.

• Key People:

• President: Richard C. Benson

• Provost: Dr. Inga Musselman

• Headquarters: 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: UTD is recognized for its nationally-ranked programs in STEM, management, liberal arts, and social sciences majors. It is also renowned for nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship, with 68 companies incorporated through the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The Chess program, which has won numerous championships, is notably part of the university's identity.

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Academic Programs

• Overview: UTD provides comprehensive academic offerings across seven schools with 152 academic programs.

• Key Features:

• 60 Bachelor’s degree programs

• 60 Master’s degree programs

• 31 Ph.D. programs

• 1 Professional doctorate program (audiology)

Online MBA Program

• Overview: Ranked as the best by Poets&Quants for 2025, offering notable value and catering to professionals.

• Key Features:

• High-quality faculty involvement from full-time MBA programs

• Flexibility allowing students to work while pursuing their degree

• Highly ranked for veterans and business analytics specialty

Recent Developments

Chess Program

• Recent Developments:

• Farewell to Director Jim Stallings who retires after 21 years, having led UTD to multiple championship victories.

• Establishment of the Jim Stallings Fund for Excellence in Chess and the naming of the Jim Stallings Chess Room.

Semiconductor Innovation

• New Leadership: Dr. Ted Moise has been honored by the National Academy of Inventors for his groundbreaking work at Texas Instruments and now leads the North Texas Semiconductor Institute at UTD.

• Impact: His work on ferroelectric random-access memory (FRAM) technology is significant for various industries, particularly healthcare and aerospace.

Online MBA Recognition

• Rankings Achieved:

• No. 11 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Program rankings.

• No. 8 best online MBA programs for veterans.

• Specialty programs in business analytics and general management earned top rankings.

Audiology Program & Community Impact

• Notable Alumni: Hannah Calhoun AuD’20, distinguished audiologist, contributes to community and patient health using insights from UTD’s esteemed Callier Center.

• Community Involvement: Callier's programs continue to provide profound support for hearing loss patients, strengthening educational prowess and research application.

Research and Innovation

• Recent Recognition: Development of new materials for advanced chip manufacturing and unique solutions for sustainability challenges reflect UTD's commitment to impactful research. Prominent faculty and students continue to achieve ground-breaking successes.

UTD's endeavors in education, innovation, and community outreach underscore its mission of excelling in transformational research and nurturing future leaders.