UMUC Graduate Academic Programs, 2015–16

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The Undergraduate School2015–16 GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

YOUR MOMENT AWAITS

“I’m a vice president at the University of

Maryland Medical Center. We prepare for the

worst. My degree from UMUC has allowed

me to do more for the people we serve.

You think I could have done this with

confidence before UMUC? No way. Up on

that helipad, high above the city I love—

that was my Moment.”

MARIANNE ROWAN-BRAUN

Master of science in ManageMent

Seize Your Moment.BUILD A BETTER FUTURE WITH AN ADVANCED DEGREEYou’re ready for the next phase of your career and your life—and you want the right

education to help you pave the way. At University of Maryland University College

(UMUC), we offer more than 55 graduate degrees, certificates,1 and specializations. They

can help you gain the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience you need to enhance

your professional value and start building a better future, one UMUC Moment at a time.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK FINKENSTAEDT

1 More information about certificates, including gainful employment

disclosures, is available at www.umuc.edu/certificates.

www.umuc.edu/advance 1

Graduate Programs THAT HELP YOU GET AHEADWe specialize in helping busy professionals like you achieve life-changing

moments. Maybe you’re working full-time, serving in the military, or raising

a family while you pursue your education. We respect that and work hard to

help you fit higher education into your life.

TAKE ONLINE AND HYBRID CLASSES THAT FIT YOUR LIFEAt UMUC, we offer online classes and hybrid classes that combine online learning

and classroom instruction. Whether you’re looking to earn credentials to boost your

standing in the job market or advance in your current career, our flexible learning

options make it easy to fit higher education into your busy life.

EARN A RESPECTED DEGREEA degree earned at UMUC carries respect across the nation and around the world.

UMUC is accredited and adheres to standards set by the Middle States Commission on

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

of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. This regional

accreditation adds credibility and recognition to your degree. And UMUC is one of the

12 member institutions of the renowned University System of Maryland.

PREPARE FOR A CAREER IN A HIGH-DEMAND FIELDOur programs are designed by industry experts to respond to employer trends,

opportunities, and demands. Coursework focuses on career-relevant competencies

and leadership skills that will help you enhance your professional value and set you

apart in the competitive job market.

FINISH YOUR DEGREE FASTERIt’s easy to get started at UMUC with rolling admissions and start dates throughout

the year. And because we recognize the value of past education and workplace

experiences, you can skip standardized tests like the GMAT or GRE—we don’t require

them for most programs.

STAY CONNECTED WITH A STRONG ALUMNI NETWORKAfter you graduate, the Alumni Association provides you with opportunities to stay

connected with fellow alumni, students, and faculty through volunteer service, social

interaction, and philanthropy. Programs and resources include career services, affinity

partner discounts, special alumni events, and UMUC library services. UMUC’s global

network of alumni is more than 180,000 strong.

CONTENTS

1 Introduction

4 Business and

Management

6 Education and

Teaching

8 Healthcare and

Science

10 Information

Technology and

Cybersecurity

12 Doctoral Programs

“If you want to attend a school

that offers flexible class schedules,

reasonable tuition and fees, and

very solid instructors and advisors,

then UMUC is the place for you!”

BLANCHE JAM

Master of science, HealtH care

adMinistration

2

MAKE YOUR EDUCATION MORE AFFORDABLEWe offer a wide range of ways to help you save money on your

education, including

• Scholarships, federal financial aid, loans, and grants for those

who qualify

• An interest-free monthly payment plan1

• Tuition Assistance and/or veterans educational benefits,

if you’re eligible

Plus, we offer discounted tuition for federal employees, their spouses and

dependents, and individuals who work for one of our many educational

partner employers. If you’re eligible, you can receive a discount off of

out-of-state tuition for most programs.2

1 To find out more about this plan, visit www.umuc.edu/paymentplan.2 The tuition discount will not be applied to the following programs: Master of Business Administration,

Master of Science in Data Analytics, graduate cyber security degree and certificate programs, executive

programs, and doctoral programs. The tuition for students who meet the criteria for Maryland residency

will be the applicable in-state rate. Tuition for active-duty military and their spouses will be the applicable

military rate.3 More information about certificates, including gainful employment disclosures, is available at

www.umuc.edu/certificates.

WHY CHOOSE UMUC?

55+

55+

career-relevant graduate degrees,

certificates,3 and specializations

65+ years of experience delivering

high-quality education to working

professionals, military personnel,

and other students

55+

140+ locations worldwide


Advisors, Faculty, and Support DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESSGET GUIDANCE FROM EXPERT ADVISORSYour journey to a brighter future begins with a plan, and UMUC’s friendly,

knowledgeable advisors will work with you to

• 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

• Advise you on alternative ways of earning credit that could save you time

and money

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

. . . and more!

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED FACULTYOne of the things that truly sets UMUC apart from other universities is our diverse,

worldwide faculty of scholar-practitioners who bring impressive academic

credentials to the classroom. At UMUC, 88 percent of the Graduate School faculty

hold the highest degree in their fields.

You’ll learn what matters, from experts who have extensive, real-world experience.

Plus, they understand the challenges that working adults with busy schedules face

and will work with you to ensure your success and help you get the most out of

each class.

SUCCEED WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICESUMUC offers a complete range of student services to keep you informed,

equipped, and on track throughout your academic career, including

• Career counseling and 70+ employer alliances to help you take the

next step in your career

• 24-hour library services to access books, articles, and librarian

help anytime

• Online writing assistance to help you improve your writing skills

at any level

• Tutors and mentors to help you through difficult subjects and courses

• 24-hour technical support to troubleshoot issues with your

online classroom

• Special services for veterans, including the Veterans Resource Center, to help

you transition to civilian life

• Academic clubs and honor societies, where you can meet and network with

students with similar interests

1 Source: “Best for Vets: Colleges 2015,” Military Times.

UMUC IS AN AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY

• Educator of the Year

World Affairs Council

• No. 1 Best for Vets1

Military Times

• 2014 Global CyberLympics

Champions

• Military-Friendly College

Victory Media

• President’s Award

Open Education Consortium

“The advisors were great. I could

either call them or e-mail them…They

would get back to me the same day or

the next day.”

GREGORY BARBER

Master of Business adMinistration

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BUSINESS and MANAGEMENTBe Prepared for the Job Markets of Today and Tomorrow

Our interdisciplinary business curriculum will help you

stand out by building your strengths in leadership, strategic

thinking, and communication.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Develop sought-after skills in finance,

marketing, operations, information

literacy, technology fluency, and systems

thinking, as well as key competencies

for effectiveness as a manager. The MBA

curriculum includes coursework in

management, legal and ethical issues in

business, leadership, strategy, decision

making, and operations. Courses feature

projects for companies and agencies

to give you real-world experience in

managing operations that you can apply

right away.

Our program received the prestigious

Online Learning Consortium award for

Most Outstanding Online Teaching and

Learning Program.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Prepare to rise to an executive level

of responsibility and earning power.

This program, ideal for midcareer

professionals, can give you the skills

to make high-level decisions that can

impact your organization’s current

operations and financial future, or help

you move toward an organizational

leadership position. Courses in this

curriculum feature projects for real

companies and organizations, studies

of real crises, and analysis of real-

time data sets. Additionally, a board of

industry leaders and employers advises

our faculty to make sure our graduate

programs are covering emerging areas

and are relevant to your career growth.

1 Source: “The Online College Labor Market,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.2 Source: Based on a study of U.S. information technology and computer science job postings, Burning

Glass International, 2013. 3 Source: “Big Data: The Next Frontier for Innovation, Competition, and Productivity,” McKinsey

Global Institute.

DID YOU KNOW?

$107Kis the average salary of

professionals in

management occupations1

100K job openings posted for business

intelligence analysts in

a single year2

1.5Mdata-savvy managers and

analysts will be needed by 2016 to

drive decisions3


DEGREES AND SPECIALIZATIONS

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Accounting and

Financial Management

Master of Science in Accounting and

Information Systems

Master of Science in Data Analytics

Master of Science in Financial

Management and Information Systems

Master of Science in Management

• Accounting

• Acquisition and Supply Chain Management

• Criminal Justice Management

• Emergency Management

• Financial Management

• Healthcare Administration

• Homeland Security Management

• Human Resource Management

• Information Systems and Services

• Intelligence Management

• Interdisciplinary Studies in Management

• Marketing

• Nonprofit and Association Management

• Project Management

• Public Relations

CERTIFICATES1

Acquisition and Supply Chain

Management

Foundations in Business Analytics

Foundations of Human Resource

Management

Homeland Security Management

Leadership and Management

Project Management

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Combine two powerful skill sets to set yourself apart. Suited to students at any

career stage, this program can help you move into either accounting or information

technology while maintaining your professional flexibility. This curriculum can help

you learn practical skills in two high-demand fields to make you a valuable member

of any team. The program makes extensive use of case studies involving real business

problems, so what you learn is immediately applicable on the job.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA ANALYTICS This state-of-the-art program combines study in technical and business disciplines

to help make you 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

career-focused program that includes database design, data warehousing, data mining,

data modeling, predictive analytics, and more. The curriculum for the master’s degree is

crafted, reviewed, and updated by a team of advisors and industry experts to ensure that

what you learn aligns with the trends and technologies in the workplace today.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Obtain powerful knowledge in two key areas of operations. Designed for midcareer

professionals from any educational or professional background, this program can help

you develop leadership skills that are essential to the core function of every organization.

The program helps prepare you to play a leading role in integrating and using

information systems in your organization. You will also benefit from this program if you

currently work in the information systems field and would like to expand your financial

management skills.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Compete for today’s—and tomorrow’s—jobs. We design our graduate management

program with input from today’s top employers to help provide you with decision-

making skills, real-world experience, and a firm foundation for career advancement.

Choose from 15 specializations to tailor your education, gain sought-after skills,

and interact with professionals in your industry. Whether you are new to the field,

changing careers, or looking to move up, look no further than this program to boost

your professional value and help you put your career goals first.

1 More information about certificates, including gainful employment disclosures, is available at


FACULTY SNAPSHOT

Our business and management

faculty have worked for

organizations such as

• Booz Allen Hamilton

• Export-Import Bank of the U.S.

• IBM

• PNC Bank

• The World Bank

• University of Maryland School of

Pharmacy

• U.S. Department of Defense

• U.S. Department of Labor

• Verizon

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This program is designed for students

with a bachelor’s degree who want to

earn secondary teaching certification

in a variety of subjects, including

earth/space science, physics, English,

mathematics, history, social studies,

chemistry, biology, computer science,

Spanish, French, German, or

Mandarin Chinese.

MASTER OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING Get the practical knowledge to lead

distance education programs in

educational, business, government, and

nonprofit organizations. Choose from

three career-relevant specializations to

develop essential skills implementing

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Whether you’re new to teaching, retiring

from a previous profession, relocating,

returning to the workforce, teaching

overseas, or simply seeking a second

career that builds on previous study,

we’ll help you prepare for a rewarding

career as an educator.

You’ll learn the latest teaching strategies

and gain the experience you need to

enter the field of secondary education

with confidence. Develop skills in

teaching to diverse student bodies,

integrating technology in the classroom,

and responding to varying learning

styles in a wide range of secondary

school environments.

EDUCATION and TEACHINGEarn a Credential from a Leader in Teaching and Distance Education

Prepare to teach a diverse student body, assess student strengths

and needs, analyze your effectiveness, and maximize learning.

Gain comprehensive, practical knowledge to lead distance

learning programs from a university that is highly recognized for

innovation and leadership in online education.

1 Source: “Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020,” Georgetown University

Center on Education and the Workforce.2 More information is available at www.umuc.edu/academic-programs/masters-degrees/teaching.cfm.3 Source: “The Online College Labor Market,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

DID YOU KNOW?

24%

teaching

20%

growth predicted in education

jobs by 20201

17 secondary education areas in

which UMUC’s Master of Arts

in Teaching graduates can seek

Maryland teaching certification2

24%

teaching

20%

of job opportunities for people

with Master of Arts degrees are in

the education services industry3




FACULTY SNAPSHOT

Our education and teaching



• Anne Arundel Community College

• Baltimore City Public Schools

• Baltimore County Public Schools

• Blackboard

• Charles County Public Schools

• Desire2Learn

• District of Columbia Public Schools

• Montgomery County Public Schools

• Open University UK

• Oxford University

• SAP

• University of South Africa

• University of Windsor


Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Distance Education and

E-Learning

• Distance Education Policy and Management

• Distance Education Teaching and Training

• Distance Education Technology

Master of Education in Instructional

Technology

CERTIFICATE1

Instructional Technology Integration

distance learning technology, managing online faculty, and directing the business

aspects of distance education programs.

Whether you’re new to the field, changing careers, or looking to move up, you’ll

enhance your credentials with a respected degree and prepare for a wide range of

mid- and senior-level management roles in the rapidly growing field of distance

education enterprise.

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY Enhance your credentials and bring your classroom into the digital age. This

program is designed to help you develop expertise in current and emerging

instructional technologies, gain a deep understanding of the role of technology in the

contemporary school, and lead change efforts at the classroom, school, and district

levels to improve student achievement.

Your instructional technology courses, designed for pre-K–12 teachers, technology

integration specialists, staff developers, and administrators, will help you develop

expertise in digital-age learning by using technology, mobile devices, and active

learning techniques to transform the educational experience.

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HEALTHCARE and SCIENCEStart on Your Road to STEM Success

Consider one of UMUC’s programs in fast-growing fields

like healthcare administration or health informatics

administration. We can also help you prepare for a career in

pharmaceutical, agricultural, or biomedical research.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGYMaster the business side of science

and technology to accelerate your

career growth in this award-winning

program. Whether you are new to the

field, changing careers, or looking to

move up in your current organization,

you’ll combine science and technology

with business savvy to gain the

ultimate skill set and maximum

career flexibility.

Featuring hands-on biotech projects

and symposia by industry leaders,

this program has been named an

Outstanding Online Program by the

Online Learning Consortium and was

recently featured in The New York

Times and The Washington Post.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Improve the environment while

improving your career outlook.

Learn the business management

skills, industry-standard technology

expertise, and environmental science

you need to assume high-level

management responsibilities for

environmental programs in a wide

range of organizations.

Perfect for midcareer professionals,

this program will give you expert

decision-making skills and practical

experience that can boost your

professional value and give you the

confidence to lead.

1 Source: “18 Hot Jobs for 2015,” CareerBuilder.2 Source: “Occupational Outlook Handbook, Projections Overview,” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.3 Learn more about the Professional Science Master’s programs at www.umuc.edu/gradpsm.cfm.

DID YOU KNOW?

health

55%

of the 27,000+ jobs posted each

month for medical and health

services managers go unfilled1

3.5M

new jobs are expected to be

generated by the healthcare

industry by 20202

health

55%

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Professional Science Master’s

programs at UMUC3


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION Develop advanced managerial skills to become an agile, adaptive leader at work. As

a healthcare administrator, you’re constantly challenged to keep up with changes

in your profession. This degree is designed for busy, midcareer professionals like

you. We’ll help you gain the expert knowledge, management skills, and strong

professional development you need to seize career opportunities and maximize

your potential in this era of rapid healthcare transformation.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS ADMINISTRATION Advance your career by building expertise in two key areas. Taught by healthcare

technology pioneers, this program helps you develop the expertise to oversee

the complex coordination of your organization’s health informatics and

administration needs.

If you are a midcareer healthcare professional or information technology

professional working in a healthcare setting, this program can give you practical

knowledge for professional success and the high-level understanding you need to

advance beyond your current role.




Master of Science in Biotechnology

• Bioinformatics

• Biosecurity and Biodefense

• Biotechnology Management

• Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs

Master of Science in Environmental

Management

Master of Science in Health Care

Administration

Master of Science in Health Informatics

Administration

CERTIFICATE1

Bioinformatics

FACULTY SNAPSHOT

Our healthcare and science



• BAE Systems

• Ipas USA

• National Institutes of Health

• The Johns Hopkins University

School of Education

• United Nations

• U.S. Department of Transportation

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY and CYBERSECURITYEarn a Degree that Can Help You Advance in a Rapidly Growing, High-Demand Field.

Our information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity

programs are designed with input from today’s top employers,

providing you with technical, operational, and problem-solving

skills that can help you advance in your career.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY Develop next-generation skills to

combat cyber threats. This innovative,

award-winning degree program draws

from fields such as management, law,

science, business, technology, and

psychology to provide you with the

most current knowledge and skills for

protecting critical cyber infrastructure

and assets.

Perfect for midcareer professionals,

but assuming no previous experience

in cybersecurity or computer science,

this program provides you the

leadership and technical skills to take

your public- or private-sector career to

the next level.

The curriculum features emerging

topics in the field and was developed

with the help of an advisory board of

senior security executives, so what

you’re learning is on the cutting

edge of information assurance.

The program also builds in many

opportunities for you to interact with

employers by inviting frequent guest

speakers and hosting recruitment and

networking events.

In past projects, students have

had the opportunity to perform

vulnerability assessments and use

protocol analyzers, intrusion detection

systems, intrusion prevention systems,

networking mapping tools, encryption/

decryption tools, and password-

cracking tools.

1 Source: Based on a study of U.S. cybersecurity job postings, Burning Glass International.2 Source: Based on a study of U.S. database administration and systems job postings, Burning

Glass International.

DID YOU KNOW?

1#

UMUC’s cybersecurity

competition team has won

first place in a regional, national,

or global competition eight times

200K

jobs exist in cybersecurity, with

10,000 of them in Maryland1

1#

$82K

real-time salary for database

architects2


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY POLICY Gain expertise by pursuing a degree that can help you shape the future of privacy

and protection. This degree is designed for midcareer professionals who want to

help meet the challenges posed by increasing cyber threats.

Using a multidisciplinary approach, we’ll provide you with a broad analytical

framework for evaluating and solving cybersecurity problems. You’ll also explore

the roles of government, inter-organizational alliances, and global cooperatives

and gain a thorough understanding of legal concepts such as privacy, intellectual

property, and civil liberties.

In past projects, students have had the opportunity to analyze a series of privacy

policies and critique them from a legal and organizational perspective, participate

in multiple simulations that recreate cyber attack environments and set up

policy-related defenses against these simulated attacks, and create vulnerability

and risk analyses.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL FORENSICS AND CYBER INVESTIGATION Prepare to help solve cyber crimes with cutting-edge investigation skills. This

degree is designed to give you expert skills in uncovering digital evidence after a

cyber crime has been committed.

Featuring the latest cyber investigation technology, case studies of real crimes, and

interactions with top employers, this graduate program provides you with highly

marketable digital forensics skills.

Through your coursework, you will learn how to present digital forensics results in

a court of law, conduct successful forensic examinations of digital media storage

devices and computer networks, design procedures at a suspected crime scene to

ensure that the digital evidence obtained is not corrupted, and a host of other skills.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Gain a competitive advantage in the information technology marketplace and

develop specialized skills in high-tech management. In this comprehensive

program, you’ll combine technical know-how with business savvy to gain a

powerful skill set and maximum career flexibility.

We designed this degree with input from today’s top employers to help you prepare

for career advancement. Choose from eight specializations to tailor your education,

prepare for certification, and develop highly marketable skills.




Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Policy

Master of Science in Digital Forensics

and Cyber Investigations

Master of Science in Information

Technology

• Database Systems Technology

• Homeland Security Management

• Informatics

• Project Management

• Software Engineering

• Systems Engineering

• Telecommunications Management

• Information Assurance

CERTIFICATES1

Cybersecurity Policy

Cybersecurity Technology

Foundations of Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

FACULTY SNAPSHOT

Our information technology,

computer science, and

cybersecurity faculty have

worked for organizations such as

• Booz Allen Hamilton

• Computer Sciences Corporation

• Government Services Agency

• Hewlett-Packard

• IBM

• Mandiant

• National Institutes of Health

• PNC Bank

• U.S. Capitol Police

• U.S. Census Bureau

• U.S. Department of Defense

• U.S. Department of Transportation

• XEROX

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DOCTOR OF MANAGEMENT Stand above the competition with a

degree that defines accomplishment.

Designed for executive-level

working professionals, the Doctor

of Management emphasizes

management theory and strategic

thinking, organizational leadership

and change, research and innovation,

and sustainability in the global

business environment. Through

applied research and analysis of

real-world management issues, you’ll

gain sophisticated knowledge for the

executive level of management.

Our cohort structure promotes close,

interactive partnerships among

students, faculty, and staff and a

supportive network for lifelong

DOCTORAL PROGRAMSAchieve 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.

Gain the ultimate credential and bring more leadership to the

table with a doctorate that aligns with your professional life

and accommodates your busy schedule.

learning. You’ll also benefit from

exposure to national and global

perspectives and experiences with

geographically diverse classmates

and faculty.

The Doctor of Management combines

theory, research, and practice to help

you prepare for success in executive-

level positions. There is a strong focus

on the principles of evidence-based

management, including applied

secondary research methods. You will

have the opportunity to expand upon

critical thinking, conceptual fluency,

and information literacy skills.

Courses place a special emphasis

on the intersection of organizational

management issues and the critical

role of information technology.

DID YOU KNOW?

3

years it takes to complete your

doctorate, including dissertation

48

total credits in the Doctor of

Management programs

2

number of days each semester

that doctoral students attend

a residency at UMUC


FACULTY SNAPSHOT

Our doctoral program faculty

have worked for organizations

such as

• Baltimore City College

• Bank of America

• Eastern Iowa Community College

• Eichhorn Consulting

• Federal Transit Administration

• Madison Area Technical Colleges

• Montgomery College

• NetMentors.org

• Peninsula Regional Medical Center

• SAIC

• San Diego Miramar College

• Southeast Iowa Community College

• Target Corporation

• U.S. Navy

“I learned a significant amount

during my doctoral studies related

to being an entrepreneur and

an executive of a growing small

business. Since I started my third

company in my early 30s while I

was pursuing my doctorate, I was

able to get feedback in my classes

as I established my small business

that is quite successful today.”

STACY TRAMMELL

doctor of ManageMent

1 Requires residencies.2 Available for out-of-state students only.

DOCTORAL DEGREES

Doctor of Management1 Doctor of Management in Community

College Policy and Administration 1 2

DOCTOR OF MANAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIONBecome a scholar-practitioner in a hybrid program that fits your life and can

transform your potential to lead change in education. Designed for college faculty

and administrators who aspire to lead effectively and advance in administrative

careers, this unique doctorate offers exceptional scholarship, intimate cohorts,

online courses, short residencies, distinguished faculty, and dissertation support in

a program that can be completed within three years. Plus, you’ll gain knowledge you

can apply right away to your current professional environment.

You’ll work together in the same group of about 15 to 20 students throughout the

entire program and build a virtual community, while benefiting from leadership

assessments and executive coaching, developed and led by current and former

community college presidents and senior executives. With a highly respected

credential, sophisticated knowledge, and an accomplished dissertation, you’ll

emerge from the program with the tools to transform student achievement and

successfully guide community colleges into the essential role they will play in the

future of education.

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENTGRADUATE PROGRAM JOB TITLE

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Chief Executives

General and Operations Managers

Management Analysts

Marketing Managers

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Budget Analysts

Chief Executives

Financial Analysts

Risk Management Specialists

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Budget Analysts

Credit Analysts

Database Administrators

Database Architects

Information Security Analysts

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA ANALYTICS

Business Intelligence Analysts

Data Warehousing Specialists

Intelligence Analysts

Management Analysts

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Risk Management Specialists

Treasurers & Controllers


Financial Analysts

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT

General and Operations Managers

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Management Analysts

EDUCATION AND TEACHINGGRADUATE PROGRAM JOB TITLE

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Middle School Teachers

Secondary School Teachers

MASTER OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING

Distance Education Directors

Distance Learning Coordinators

Online Program Development Directors

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Instructional Coordinators

Instructional Designers and Technologists

CAREER PATHSYour academic credentials, along with field experience and in some cases industry certification, can help you qualify for a range of career opportunities.


HEALTHCARE AND SCIENCEGRADUATE PROGRAM JOB TITLE

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Bioinformatics Scientists

Biomedical Engineers

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Chief Sustainability Officers

Emergency Management Directors

Environmental Engineers

Environmental Restoration Planners

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Medical and Health Services Managers

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS ADMINISTRATION

Clinical Data Managers

Informatics Nurse Specialists

Medical and Health Services Managers

IT AND CYBERSECURITY

GRADUATE PROGRAM JOB TITLE

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY

Computer Network Architects

Database Administrators


Security Management Specialists

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY POLICY

Computer Network Architects



MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL FORENSICS AND CYBER INVESTIGATION

Business Intelligence Analysts

Forensic Science Technicians


Security Management Specialists

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer and Information Research Scientists


Information Technology Project Managers

Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

DO MORE WITH YOUR DEGREEAt UMUC, you can earn a dual degree to give you

twice the expertise or earn a Professional Science

Master’s (PSM) degree to demonstrate your skills in

both science and business.

EARN TWICE THE CREDENTIALS WITH A DUAL DEGREE

After earning one of the degrees below, you can earn

a Master of Business Administration with just 18

additional credits.1

• Master of Distance Education and E-Learning

• Master of Science in Biotechnology

• Master of Science in Cybersecurity

• Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy

• Master of Science in Data Analytics

• Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

• Master of Science in Environmental Management

• Master of Science in Financial Management and Information Systems

• Master of Science in Healthcare Administration

• Master of Science in Information Technology

• Master of Science in Management

PAIR SCIENCE AND BUSINESS-SAVVY WITH A PSM

Consider earning a Professional Science Master’s

degree, formally recognized by The Washington Post2

as a degree that helps students pair scientific know-

how with business savvy.

Master of Science in Biotechnology

• Bioinformatics

• Biosecurity and Biodefense

• Biotechnology Management

• Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs

Master of Science in Environmental Management

Master of Science in Information Technology

• Information Assurance

• Software Engineering

• Telecommunications Management

1 Contact an advisor for more information about dual degree options. Visit www.umuc.edu/gradadvising for more details.2 Source: “New Academic Program Pairs Scientific Know-How with Business Savvy,” The Washington Post, March 14, 2014.

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“I work for an Internet-based

company with a global reach. [On]

Valentine’s Day—[the] biggest

day of the year for us—our server

crashed. I used the management

skills I learned at UMUC. I knew

the steps to take, and we were

back in business. My Moment?

Finding a solution, and a

personal acknowledgment from

the CEO.”

COLBY BRAUN


Read more Moments at umuc.edu/moments


CREATE YOUR MOMENT at UMUCUMUC can help you achieve your Moment,

when what you’re learning gives you the hope,

confidence, and financial security to achieve your

dreams. See how UMUC has made a

difference in the lives, careers, and

futures of others just like you.

“We’d be reading weekly

and talking about ideas and

concepts and I’d be sitting in

meetings at work, and I’d have

a moment where I’d realize,

‘Oh my gosh. This is exactly

what we were talking about

last night.’”

CHRISTINE HAGEDORN

doctor of ManageMent in coMMunity

college Policy and adMinistration

“I gave a presentation to 50 HR

professionals from Fortune 500

companies. . . . I had a lot to tell

them. I had the latest science in

HR, and I learned it at UMUC.”

JOEY PRICE


“I was able to apply my

knowledge from my graduate

program at UMUC to where I

work now. The knowledge I

gained gives me the flexibility

to work with our sales team,

customers, project managers,

and engineers.”

BENJAMIN GARBER

Master of science in cyBersecurity

1. BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION Get started on our online application by

visiting www.umuc.edu.

2. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Complete the FAFSA and explore our

financing options.

3. SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS Be sure to send in your undergraduate

transcripts, plus transcripts for any previously

completed graduate work.

4. REGISTER FOR CLASSES Our admissions counselors can help you

choose your first classes so you can hit the

ground running.

If you need help at any time throughout the

application process, call 800-888-UMUC (8682) or

visit www.umuc.edu/contactarep.

“I’m a middle school English teacher.

Learning styles are different from student

to student. At UMUC, I was taught to

accommodate different learning styles

and make it fun. I introduce new words

with context, drawings, and props. It

works. I made a difference. That was

my Moment.”

YOLONDA BODY

Master of arts in teacHing

APPLY IN FOUR EASY STEPS


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ABOUT UMUCUniversity of Maryland University College (UMUC) specializes in high-quality academic programs that are convenient for busy professionals. Our programs are specifically tailored to fit into the demanding lives of those who wish to pursue a respected degree that can advance them personally and grow their careers. UMUC has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence as a comprehensive virtual university and, through a combination of classroom and distance-learning formats, provides educational opportunities to more than 80,000 students. The university is proud to offer highly acclaimed faculty and world-class student services to educate students online, throughout Maryland, across the United States, and in more than 20 countries and territories around the world. UMUC serves its students through undergraduate and graduate programs, noncredit leadership development, and customized programs. For more information regarding UMUC and its programs, visit www.umuc.edu.

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