UMUC Graduate Prospect Brochure

2017–2018

Graduate Academic Programs

Increase Your Professional Value

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OBTAIN A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION AND VALUABLE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. Gain the valuable knowledge, high-demand skills, and important credentials you need to take your career to the next level. University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is a respected, accredited public state university with a reputation for excellence, a history of providing innovative online education, and an unwavering commitment to helping our students reach their academic and professional goals.

Choose from more than 50 graduate degrees, specializations, and certificates in today’s high-demand fields, such as business, cybersecurity, healthcare, and information technology.

Throughout your journey, you’ll have access to comprehensive student support services, payment and financial aid options, and knowledgeable and caring advisors.

“UMUC has really molded me into the HR professional I am today. I was able to receive a promotion while still an intern.”

TAMEKA LYONS Master of Science in Management Human Resource Management Specialization

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Pursue Your Professional Goals We specialize in helping busy professionals like you raise the bar and create the life

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you’ve always imagined. We help you get there with academic programs that can

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give you the right skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve your goals. We respect

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the effort and sacrifice that go into earning a graduate degree, and we do everything we can to help you succeed.

GET STARTED QUICKLY WITH OUR ACHIEVEMENT-BASED ADMISSIONS PROCESS At UMUC, we offer a streamlined, achievement-based admissions process that does not require you to complete the GRE or GMAT for most programs. If you hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited degree-granting university or college, you may qualify for admission to most of our graduate certificate and master’s degree programs.

Management 6 Education and Teaching 8 Healthcare and Science 10 Information Technology, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity

TAKE ONLINE COURSES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE

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Our online courses are rich in content and fit nicely into your schedule. You can

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feel confident knowing that you are learning at an innovative online university that has been serving the needs of adult learners since 1947. Plus, UMUC students in the Washington, D.C., area and at most of our military locations can take advantage of hybrid courses that combine the flexibility of online education with in-person instruction.

EARN A RESPECTED DEGREE

FIND THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU With our Program Comparison

A degree earned at UMUC carries respect across the United States and around the

Tool, you can evaluate as many as

world. UMUC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education,

three degrees, specializations, and

an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education

certificates side by side. Explore

and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Plus, UMUC is a constituent institution of the renowned University System of Maryland, so you know your

program descriptions, costs, courses, and more. Compare programs now at umuc.edu/compare.

degree will be widely recognized.

GAIN HIGH-DEMAND CAREER-RELEVANT SKILLS Our programs are designed by industry leaders to respond to employer trends, opportunities, and demands. Coursework focuses on career-relevant knowledge and skills to help you enhance your professional value. Plus, many of our programs are taught by faculty scholar-practitioners with extensive real-world experience.

STAY CONNECTED WITH A STRONG ALUMNI NETWORK After you graduate, the Alumni Association provides you with opportunities to stay connected with fellow alumni, students, and faculty through networking events, volunteer service, social interaction, and philanthropy. Plus, UMUC alumni have easy access to our career-related advising and support services.

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UMUC BY THE NUMBERS

50+

55+specializations, graduate degrees, and certificates

140+

Invest in Your Education We want to help you ensure that your education is a worthwhile investment.

At UMUC, you can save money on your tuition and manage your education costs with • Federal financial aid, loans, and grants for those who qualify

classroom and service locations worldwide

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largest public university in the United States

• Scholarships based on merit and/or financial need if you’re eligible • Our interest-free monthly payment plan • Tuition Assistance and/or veterans education benefits if you’re eligible • A reduced tuition rate for active-duty military and their eligible spouses and dependents

$0 in textbook costs for nearly every course

• A tuition discount of up to 25 percent for eligible Federal employees and their spouses and dependents1 Learn more at umuc.edu/financialaid.

SAVE ON COURSE MATERIALS We’ve replaced nearly every textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses with no-cost electronic resources. Instead of having to buy expensive textbooks, you’ll use customized materials, such as • Electronic textbooks • Websites • UMUC Library resources • Software • Interactive exercises You’ll be able to download many of the resources, and they’ll be updated with the latest industry information. You can access your course materials from any device within your online classroom as soon as your classes start.

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On out-of-state tuition and specialty graduate programs.

70 years of experience providing higher55+ education

Succeed in a Supportive Community GET GUIDANCE FROM EXPERIENCED ADVISORS Your path to a successful future begins with a plan. UMUC’s friendly, knowledgeable advisors are here to help you • Choose the right program for your career goals • Find the most efficient path to completing your degree • Determine which courses you should take and when

AN AWARDWINNING UNIVERSITY Top Public University for Veterans in 2017 Military Times | 2016 Best of the Best: Top VeteranFriendly Schools U.S. Veterans Magazine | 2016

• Identify services and resources to help you stay (or get back) on track Higher Education Excellence in

LEARN FROM ACCOMPLISHED FACULTY MEMBERS

Diversity Award INSIGHT into Diversity | 2016

Our diverse worldwide faculty of scholar-practitioners bring impressive academic and professional credentials to your academic experience. You’ll learn what matters from experts who have extensive real-world experience. Plus, they understand the

Educator of the Year World Affairs Council | 2015

demands that working adults with busy schedules face and will work with you to

President’s Award

ensure you achieve your goals and get the most out of your education.

Open Education Consortium | 2015

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT SERVICES We offer everything you need to stay informed, equipped, and on track throughout your academic career and beyond. At UMUC, you have access to • Career counseling • The University System of Maryland library system • Tutors and mentors • Online writing assistance • 24-hour technical support • Special services for veterans, including the Veterans Resource Center • Academic clubs and honor societies

“I was totally impressed with my master’s program. All of my professors had a tremendous amount of tactical knowledge from the real world. They were continuously available to answer questions, and they fueled my personal desire to continue to learn more.”

THOMAS SCHELLER Master of Business Administration

BENEFIT FROM OUR CONTINUOUS INNOVATION We continually strive to ensure that our academic programs, course delivery formats, and student services meet the highest standards for excellence. Visit umuc.edu/ academic-programs for the latest program information.

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BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT Advance Your Career in the Business World Build on your foundation in leadership, strategic thinking, and communication, and gain the skills and knowledge that can help you move up the career ladder.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Gain the business knowledge, practical skills, and door-opening

IACBE ACCREDITATION University of Maryland University College has received specialized

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credential you need to propel

accreditation for its business

your career to new heights. MBA

programs through the International

coursework is taught by scholar-

Accreditation Council for Business

practitioners with significant

Education (IACBE) located at

managerial and leadership

11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa,

experience, so you’ll gain knowledge

Kansas, USA. The business

that is career-focused and industry-

programs in the following degrees

relevant. Courses emphasize

are accredited by the IACBE: Master

“50 Best Jobs in America for 2017”

teamwork, information literacy,

of Business Administration. IACBE

in business and management2

technology fluency, systems thinking, ethics, communication, problem solving, and critical thinking.

most sought-after major among surveyed employers is business1

15 jobs listed on Glassdoor’s

is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

1.6M management jobs added since December 20073

Source: “Companies Planning to Hire More Recent College Graduates This Year and Pay Them Better,” CareerBuilder, 2015.

2 Source: “50 Best Jobs in America for 2017,” Glassdoor, January 23, 2017.

3 Source: “America’s Divided Recovery: College Haves and Have-Nots,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2016.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

DEGREES

This program is designed to give you the skills to make high-level decisions that can

• M aster of Business Administration

impact your organization’s current operations and financial future. Courses feature projects for real companies and organizations, studies of real crises, and analysis of real-time data sets. A board of industry leaders and employers advises our faculty

• M aster of Science in Accounting and Financial Management

to make sure our accounting and financial management graduate programs are

• M aster of Science in Data Analytics

covering emerging areas and are relevant to your career growth.

• M aster of Science in Management

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA ANALYTICS

CERTIFICATES

This program combines study in technical and business disciplines to make you

• A cquisition and Supply Chain

a powerful data analyst with strong career potential. You’ll learn how to manage and manipulate data, create data visualizations, and make strategic data-driven recommendations to influence business outcomes. Build your skills in a careerfocused graduate data analytics program that includes the foundations and application of data mining, predictive modeling, and visual analytics using large data sets, and more.

Management

• F oundations in Business Analytics • F oundations of Human Resource Management

• H omeland Security Management • L eadership and Management

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT

• P roject Management

This program allows you to combine a broad management education with specific knowledge for your field or industry. We design our graduate management program with input from today’s top employers to provide you with decision-making skills, real-world experience, and a firm foundation for career advancement. Tailor your

Visit umuc.edu/academic-programs for the latest program information.

education by choosing from 14 specializations. Prepare for certification, gain sought-after skills, and interact with professionals in your industry.

Specializations include • Accounting

• Information Systems and Services

ALUMNI EMPLOYERS

• Acquisition and

• Intelligence Management

Our business and management

Supply Chain Management

• Interdisciplinary Studies in Management

• Criminal Justice Management

• Marketing

• Emergency Management

• Nonprofit and Association Management

• Financial Management

• Project Management

• Homeland Security Management

• Public Relations

• Human Resource Management

alumni have worked for organizations that include

• A mtrak • B oeing • I nternational Monetary Fund • J PMorgan Chase & Co. • N ational Fish and Wildlife Foundation

• S mithsonian Institution • U .S. Agency for International Development

• U .S. Department of Commerce • U .S. International Trade Commission

• U .S. National Archives and Records Administration

• T he World Bank

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EDUCATION and TEACHING Take a New and Fresh Approach to the Classroom and Beyond Ongoing advances in technology mean the classroom is evolving and the demand for qualified teachers and administrators is growing. At UMUC, we’re uniquely positioned to train the educators of tomorrow by drawing on our long history of providing innovative online learning.

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Learn the latest teaching strategies and gain the experience you need to enter the field of secondary education with confidence. Develop skills in teaching diverse student bodies, inte-

social studies, chemistry, biology, computer science, Spanish, French, German, or Mandarin Chinese. If you are interested in teaching in a state other than Maryland, please see that state’s department of education for certification requirements.

grating technology into the classroom,

All courses for this program are

and responding to varying learning

available online; however, each

styles in a wide range of secondary

course will require one or more on-

school environments.

site components. The program also

This program is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree who want to earn Maryland teaching certification

requires you to complete a full-time, 17-week internship on-site at an

DID YOU KNOW?

438K education services jobs added from January 2010 to January 20161

10+ subjects in which you can seek Maryland teaching certification upon graduating with a Master of Arts in Teaching

approved secondary school.

in secondary education in subject

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areas including earth/space science, physics, English, mathematics, history,

NCATE-accredited master’s programs at UMUC

24%

Source: “America’s Divided Recovery: College Haves and Have-Nots,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2016.

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MASTER OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING Learn the management strategies and gain the practical experience to design and lead distance education programs with confidence. You’ll develop essential skills in implementing distance learning technology, managing online faculty, and directing the business aspects of distance education programs. This program will help you acquire the unique skills and knowledge to maintain a successful enterprise in a technology-mediated learning environment.

DEGREES • M aster of Arts in Teaching 1, 2 • M aster of Distance Education and E-Learning

• M aster of Education in Instructional Technology

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY In this program, you’ll learn advanced skills in curriculum and instruction, technology integration, and leadership in pre-K–12 learning environments.

This program is designed to help you develop expertise in current and emerging instructional technologies, gain a deep understanding of the role

• M aster of Science in Learning Design and Technology

CERTIFICATE • I nstructional Technology Integration

of technology in the contemporary school, and lead change efforts at the classroom, school, and district levels to improve student achievement.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LEARNING DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

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This program can help you gain the skills and competencies you need to use emerging technologies, learning analytics, and learning theory to design adaptive and personalized online learning experiences. You can explore, develop, and integrate digital media, new pedagogical approaches, and online interactive resources to give students greater access to education and prepare them for success.

ALUMNI EMPLOYERS Our education and teaching alumni have worked for organizations that include

• C atonsville Center for Alternative Studies

NCATE ACCREDITATION AND ISTE RECOGNITION The graduate education department at University of Maryland University College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This accreditation covers the Master of Arts in Teaching program for initial teacher preparation and Master of Education in instructional technology program at UMUC. With the NCATE accreditation, the Master of Education program has also earned national recognition by its professional association, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P–12

• C ore Education • D iscovery Communications • F ederal Emergency Management Agency

• F oundation for Educational Services • T he German Marshall Fund of the United States

• L ockheed Martin Corporation

educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. NCATE is a

• M ontgomery County Public Schools

specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

• N ational Quality Forum

The Master of Arts in Teaching is approved by the Maryland Higher Education

• U nited Nations Educational,

Commission and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education as a professional education program leading to state teacher certification in the state of Maryland.

Scientific, and Cultural Organization

• U .S. Naval Research Laboratory • U .S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

To gain admission to this program, you must earn a qualifying composite score on the Praxis CORE Assessment test or, alternatively, a qualifying composite score on the Praxis I, SAT, ACT, or GRE. 2 Special conditions apply for residents of the following states: Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Washington. Learn more at umuc.edu/mat.

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HEALTHCARE and SCIENCE Move Forward in an Exciting, Rewarding Field Prepare for a fulfilling career in a fast-growing healthcare field; develop valuable skills in business, science, and technology; or go green with our program in environmental management.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Combine science and technology with business savvy to gain the ultimate skill set and maximum career flexibility. This master’s

Coursework within the biotechnology specializations covers a variety of areas, including molecular biology, coding, policies and regulations, project management, and emergency response and management.

degree can open doors for you on

In addition, all four biotechnology

the cutting edge of biotechnology.

specializations are designated as

The curriculum features a handson project with a biotechnology company and symposia by industry leaders. You can choose from one of four specializations and get a

Professional Science Master’s Degrees

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specializations designated as Professional Science Master’s Degrees by the Council of Graduate Schools1

by the Council of Graduate Schools.1 Specializations include • Bioinformatics

multifaceted education that can

• Biosecurity and Biodefense

help you master the business side of

• Biotechnology Management

science and technology.

DID YOU KNOW?

UMUC’s Master of Science in health care administration ranked a “best value” program by College Values Online2

• B iotechnology Regulatory Affairs

2.2M healthcare jobs added since Learn more at umuc.edu/science.

2 Source: “Master’s in Health Administration Online: Top 30 Values 2016–2017,” College Values Online, 2016.

3 Source: “America’s Divided Recovery: College Haves and Have-Nots,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2016.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT In this program, you will learn the business management skills, industrystandard technology, and environmental science needed to assume high-level management responsibilities for environmental programs in a wide range of organizations. Almost every industrial, commercial, governmental, and military organization has to solve problems in pollution prevention and waste management. This program will help you develop decision-making skills and give you practical experience that can boost your professional value and give you the confidence to lead. This program is designated as a Professional Science Master’s Degree by the Council of Graduate Schools.1

DEGREES • M aster of Science in Biotechnology • M aster of Science in Environmental Management

• M aster of Science in Health Care Administration

• M aster of Science in Health Informatics Administration

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

CERTIFICATES

Healthcare administrators manage complex organizations that serve diverse

• B ioinformatics

individual and community needs. In this program, you can gain the knowledge

• G lobal Health Management

and management skills you need to seize career opportunities and maximize your potential in this era of rapid healthcare transformation. By actively participating in national-level discussions that shape healthcare education, we help to ensure that your degree is recognized, relevant, and respected.

Visit umuc.edu/academic-programs for the latest program information.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS ADMINISTRATION This program is uniquely designed for both experienced healthcare professionals and information technology professionals and is also open to those seeking to change career paths. Through this program, you can learn

ALUMNI EMPLOYERS

from industry leaders who can help you develop the expertise to oversee the

Our healthcare and science alumni

complex coordination of an organization’s health informatics and information

have worked for organizations

management needs. This program can help equip you with the relevant

that include

practical knowledge, professional skills, and competencies to become a key

• American Red Cross

player in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.

• Endo Pharmaceuticals • FBI • The Henry M. Jackson Foundation • Microsoft

CAHIIM ACCREDITATION

• National Cancer Institute

The Master of Science in health informatics administration is accredited as a Health

• National Human Genome

Information Management Master of Science Degree by the Commission for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), 233 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois. CAHIIM is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

CAHIIM institutes and enforces accreditation standards and accredits Health Informatics and Health Information Management degree programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degree levels in the United States and

Research Institute

• National Institutes of Health • Pfizer • U.S. Army • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Puerto Rico.

HIMSS DESIGNATION UMUC has been appointed an Approved Education Partner of the Healthcare

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration • Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Information and Management Systems Society. Graduates of the Master of Science in health informatics administration program are eligible to take the HIMSS certification.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, and CYBERSECURITY Understand and Drive Today’s Technology Advances With innovative online degrees, industry connections, and an award-winning cybersecurity competition team, UMUC is a leader in IT, computer science, and cybersecurity education.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLOUD COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT AND POLICY

This program is designed to equip you

This program can help you gain the tools

with the technical and management

you need to join the management track

skills to effectively design, operate, and

in cybersecurity so that you can establish,

maintain cloud computing systems

implement, and oversee a cybersecurity

and help organizations transition

policy structure for an organization.

to cloud-based solutions. You will

Learn how to create a security approach

learn to strategically transform an

that combines technology, governance,

organization’s current infrastructure

and compliance perspectives. Gain

to one that efficiently delivers valuable

advanced knowledge in organizational

services via the cloud. Through a broad

structures, communication, operational

understanding of business processes—

business processes, and the legal

including financial management,

framework for cybersecurity policy.

procurement, and communications— you will be able to design effective cloud environments and, ultimately, become a strong asset in any organization.

Source: “Military Times 10 Best Cybersecurity Programs,” Military Times, 2017.

Source: “2016 Cost of Data Breach Study: Global Analysis,” Ponemon Institute and IBM, June 2016.

3 Source: “Where Cloud Computing Jobs Are in 2016,” Forbes, March 18, 2016.

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DID YOU KNOW?

No. 5 ranked cybersecurity program in the United States1

$4M average total cost of a data breach2

2.3B Internet users will use personal cloud storage by 20203

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGY This innovative degree program draws from fields such as technology, forensics,

DEGREES

management, law, science, business, and psychology to provide you with the most

• M aster of Science in Cloud

current knowledge and skills for protecting critical cyber infrastructure and assets.

This program will help you develop skills and competencies in implementation of technology measures to protect an organization’s network and computer assets from intrusions.

Computing Architecture

• M aster of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policy

• M aster of Science in Cybersecurity Technology

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL FORENSICS AND CYBER INVESTIGATION

• M aster of Science in Digital

In this program, you can gain the capability to help organizations and law

• M aster of Science in Information

enforcement detect data breaches, cyber attacks, and digital crime. Learn how to determine whether a digital system has been attacked or compromised as well as how to uncover, preserve, and present evidence for legal prosecution.

Forensics and Cyber Investigation Technology

CERTIFICATES • C ybersecurity Management

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

and Policy

Gain a competitive advantage in the IT marketplace and develop specialized skills

• C ybersecurity Technology

in high-tech management with a master’s degree in information technology. In

• I nformation Assurance

this program, you’ll combine technical know-how with business savvy to gain a powerful IT skill set and maximum career flexibility. Choose from a range of specializations to develop a deep understanding of an area within the field of IT.

Visit umuc.edu/academic-programs for the latest program information.

Specializations include • Database Systems Technology

• P roject Management

• Homeland Security Management

• S oftware Engineering

• Informatics

• S ystems Engineering

ALUMNI EMPLOYERS

• Information Assurance

• T elecommunications Management

Our information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity alumni have worked for organizations that include

• Brookhaven National Laboratory

CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM DESIGNATIONS

• FBI

UMUC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in

• Lockheed Martin Corporation

Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education by the National Security

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• National Weather Service • Nuclear Regulatory Commission • U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center

• U.S. Department of Defense • U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• The White House Communications Agency

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DOCTORAL PROGRAMS Gain Expertise That Can Help You Rise to the Top UMUC’s doctorates offer the exceptional scholarship, distinguished faculty, and dissertation support of traditional programs but with greater flexibility, shorter residencies, and a special emphasis on knowledge you can apply right away.

DOCTOR OF MANAGEMENT Stand out from the competition with the Doctor of Management.

Designed for executive-level working adults, this program emphasizes management theory and strategic thinking, organizational leadership and change, research and innovation, and sustainability in the global business environment. This program

Our cohort structure promotes close, interactive partnerships among students, faculty, and staff and a supportive

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network for lifelong learning. You’ll benefit from exposure to national and global perspectives and share experiences with classmates and faculty who have diverse backgrounds and skills.

48 total credits in the Doctor of Management programs

24%

can help you gain the research and management competencies necessary to acquire, appraise, analyze, apply,

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and assess information for complex

days each semester that

evidence-based decision-making.

20% must attend doctoral students a residency at UMUC

25% teaching

doctoral tuition discount to eligible full-time employees of American Association of Community Colleges member institutions

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DOCTORAL DEGREES • D octor of Management • D octor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration

Visit umuc.edu/academic-programs for the latest program information.

ALUMNI EMPLOYERS Our doctoral program alumni have worked for organizations that include

• Allegany College of Maryland • Booz Allen Hamilton • Community College of Philadelphia • IBM • Johnson & Johnson • Marriott International

DOCTOR OF MANAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION Become a scholar-practitioner with a Doctor of Management in community college policy and administration, a program that fits your life and can transform your potential to lead change in education. This unique program offers exceptional scholarship, intimate cohorts, online courses, short residencies, distinguished faculty, and dissertation support in a program that can be completed within three

• Morgan Stanley • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• National Radio Astronomy Observatory

• Northrop Grumman Corporation

years. Plus, you’ll gain knowledge you can apply right away to your current

• St. Louis Community College

professional environment.

• Xerox Corporation

You’ll work together in the same group of about 15–20 students throughout the entire program and build a virtual community. You’ll also receive leadership assessments and executive coaching developed and led by current and former community college presidents and senior executives. When you complete the program, you’ll have the tools to transform student achievement and successfully guide community colleges into the essential role they will play in the future of education.

This program is available to out-of-state (non-Maryland) residents only.

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

CAREER PREPARATION Your academic credentials—along with field experience, industry certification, and further education— can help prepare you for a range of career opportunities.

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GRADUATE PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR . . .

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Management careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations in areas including team leadership, project supervision, and creation and implementation of business solutions

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

An organizational leadership position in accounting and/or financial management

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA ANALYTICS

Work in the high-demand field of data science and analysis in a publicor private-sector organization in areas such as data mining, machine learning, and predictive modeling for large data sets

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Accounting

An organizational leadership position in accounting

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Acquisition and Supply Chain Management

Work in contracting, acquisition, supply chain management, or procurement

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Criminal Justice Management

Work in areas such as crime prevention, law enforcement, investigative forensics, and crisis management across the criminal justice profession, where you can apply broad management principles

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Emergency Management

Work in hazard risk assessment; prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation planning and management; and strategy development to secure people, communities, and the built environment from natural or man-made threats

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Financial Management

A leadership position in financial management in areas such as financial planning, financial analysis, investments analysis, loans, and consulting

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Homeland Security Management

A leadership role in protecting against natural and man-made threats to national security

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Human Resource Management

A career in human resources management in the private or public sector

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Information Systems and Services

Management positions that include responsibility for information systems

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT GRADUATE PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR . . .

GRADUATE PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR . . .

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Intelligence Management

Positions of greater responsibility in areas such as intelligence collection, analysis, acquisition, budget, and human capital

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Specialization in Bioinformatics

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Interdisciplinary Studies in Management

A career that spans human resources, project management, marketing, and information systems

A high-demand job in bioinformatics in a public- or private-sector organization, including corporate organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Specialization in Biosecurity and Biodefense

Work applying policy and using technology against biosecurity threats in the government and in the public and private sectors

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Marketing

A senior-level position that focuses on the core functions of organizations in the public and private sectors

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Nonprofit and Association Management

Organizational leadership in the nonprofit sector, whether you're in an association, development organization, foundation, or political organization

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Specialization in Biotechnology Management

Work in laboratory management, project management, instruction, and bioethics in both business and biology

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Project Management

Work in project coordination, project management, and potentially program management

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Specialization in Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs

Preclinical and clinical trial management, data interpretation, product safety work, and work with regulatory agencies, including corporate organizations and government agencies

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Specialization in Public Relations

A management role in areas that include campaign strategy, theory, ethics issues, and crisis management in the public relations field

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

High-level environmental management in industrial, commercial, governmental, and military organizations in areas such as environment and safety analysis, sustainability management, environmental policy analysis, and environmental management

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

A leadership role in a dynamic sector in areas that include department management, health systems analysis, legislative work, and executive leadership in the private sector, professional societies, nonprofit organizations, military, and all levels of government

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS ADMINISTRATION

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EDUCATION AND TEACHING

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HEALTHCARE AND SCIENCE

GRADUATE PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR . . .

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING1

Maryland teaching certification in the field of secondary education, whether you're new to teaching, retiring from a previous profession, relocating, returning to the workforce, or simply seeking a second career that builds on previous studies

MASTER OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING

Positions in which you lead, manage, develop, evaluate, and implement distance learning programs in a wide range of academic and training contexts

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Work in curriculum development and instruction, technology integration, and leadership in pre-K–12 learning environments

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LEARNING DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Work in learning environment design using digital pedagogy, emerging technologies, and data analytics

The Master of Arts in Teaching at UMUC does not grant teaching certification. However, successful completion of the program entitles a candidate to be recommended for Maryland teaching certification in specific subject areas.

Learn more about the specific subject areas at umuc.edu/mat.

UMUC has been appointed an Approved Education Partner of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, and our graduates are eligible to take the HIMSS certifications.

umuc.edu/advance

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IT, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND CYBERSECURITY

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DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

GRADUATE PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR . . .

GRADUATE PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR . . .

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLOUD COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE

Positions in cloud computing, computer network architecture, network and computer systems administration, IT project management, and computer systems analysis

DOCTOR OF MANAGEMENT

Management and leadership roles in for-profit, nonprofit, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations; internal and external consulting; and higher education administration and teaching

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT AND POLICY

Managerial positions that develop and oversee cybersecurity policy in a public- or private-sector organization in areas such as cybersecurity and policy, data protection, and information security

DOCTOR OF MANAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION1

Leadership positions and advancement in upper-administrative careers in community colleges

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGY

Leadership positions in which you develop mission-focused digital strategy for organizations in areas such as cybersecurity and technology architecture, information security, cybersecurity analysis and engineering, board advising, and cybersecurity consulting

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL FORENSICS AND CYBER INVESTIGATION

Work in government organizations, the private sector, and law enforcement agencies in the areas of computer and digital crime

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Specialization in Database Systems Technology

Positions in which you manage complex databases for large organizations

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Specialization in Homeland Security Management

A leadership role in protecting against natural and man-made threats to national security

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Specialization in Informatics

Work in all major areas of IT management, including networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Specialization in Information Assurance

A career in the cybersecurity and information assurance field in the areas of network and Internet security, intrusion detection and prevention, cryptology, cyber law, and software assurance

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Specialization in Project Management

Work in project coordination and management and potentially program management

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Specialization in Software Engineering

Work in implementation of large software engineering projects

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Specialization in Systems Engineering

Positions in systems engineering theory and practice

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Specialization in Telecommunications Management

Work in network architecture design and management, including telecommunications/sensor networks, satellite communication systems, and optical and wireless telecommunication systems

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This program is designed for community college faculty and administrators and other professionals.

APPLY IN FOUR EASY STEPS 1. BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION Get started on our online application by visiting umuc.edu/apply.

2. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Complete the FAFSA and explore our payment and financial aid options.

3. SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS Send in your undergraduate transcripts, plus transcripts for any previously completed graduate work.

4. REGISTER FOR COURSES Our admissions advisors can walk you through the online application for admission and help you get registered for courses.

If you have any questions throughout the application process, call 800-888-UMUC (8682) or visit umuc.edu/contact.

“In our program, we incorporate real-world scenarios and advanced knowledge, tools, and techniques into our curriculum to meet the needs of our students.

Employers are looking for candidates who can make an immediate contribution to their cybersecurity mission, so we strive to make sure our cybersecurity graduates hit the ground running.”

EMMA GARRISON-ALEXANDER Vice Dean, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK FINKENSTAEDT

ABOUT UMUC At University of Maryland University College (UMUC), we believe working professionals deserve the opportunity to earn a respected undergraduate or graduate degree that builds on their experience and prepares them for the next step in their careers and their lives. To make it possible, we offer an achievement-based admissions process that doesn’t require standardized tests for most programs, online and hybrid courses so you can learn anytime and anywhere, in-demand degrees to prepare you for today’s job market, and the reputation of a public state university. Learn more at umuc.edu.

University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMUC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. UMUC at Quantico, Corporate Center, 525 Corporate Drive #101, Stafford, VA 22554.

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is committed to ensuring that all individuals have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment and that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or otherwise be subjected to unlawful discrimination in this institution’s programs and activities. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, UMUC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status (including Vietnam-Era veterans), or any other legally protected characteristic. Specifically, under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, UMUC prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities. UMUC will take steps to eliminate prohibited conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects.

All inquiries regarding UMUC’s Nondiscrimination Statement or compliance with applicable statutes and regulations regarding Equal Opportunity should be directed to Sylvia Henri-Wonasue, Fair Practices and Equal Opportunity Officer, Office of Diversity and Equity, 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783-8000, 301-985-7940, fairpractices@umuc.edu. For UMUC Policy 040.30 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, see umuc.edu/policies/adminpolicies/admin04030.cfm.

Inquiries regarding Title IX/Sexual Misconduct may be directed to Steven R. Alfred, Title IX Coordinator, Office of Diversity and Equity, 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783-8000, 301-985-7021, titleixcoordinator@umuc.edu, or a member of UMUC’s Title IX Compliance Team.

See umuc.edu/diversity/title-ix-sexual-misconduct/index.cfm. For UMUC Policy 041.00 Sexual Misconduct, see umuc.edu/policies/adminpolicies/admin04100.cfm.

For external inquiries regarding the notice of nondiscrimination, including Title IX information, contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Wanamaker Building, Suite 515, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA 19107, or call 1-800-421-3481.

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