UMUC Graduate Academic Programs, 2015–16 by University of Maryland Global Campus

2015–16 GRADUATE The Undergraduate School ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

YOUR MOMENT AWAITS

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BUILD A BETTER FUTURE WITH AN ADVANCED DEGREE You’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.

“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

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Graduate Programs THAT HELP YOU GET AHEAD We 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 LIFE At 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 DEGREE A degree earned at UMUC carries respect across the nation and around the world.

CONTENTS 1 Introduction 4 Business and Management 6 Education and Teaching 8 Healthcare and Science 10 Information Technology and Cybersecurity 12 Doctoral Programs

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 FIELD Our programs are designed by industry experts to respond to employer trends, opportunities, and demands. Coursework focuses on career-relevant competencies

“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!”

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

BLANCHE JAM

apart in the competitive job market.

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Administration

It’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 NETWORK After 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.

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

WHY CHOOSE UMUC?

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

To find out more about this plan, visit www.umuc.edu/paymentplan. 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. 1

55+ career-relevant graduate degrees, certificates,3 and specializations

65+ years of experience delivering high-quality education to working

55+

professionals, military personnel, and other students

140+ locations worldwide

Advisors, Faculty, and Support DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS GET GUIDANCE FROM EXPERT ADVISORS

UMUC IS AN AWARDWINNING UNIVERSITY • Educator of the Year World Affairs Council

Your journey to a brighter future begins with a plan, and UMUC’s friendly, knowledgeable advisors will work with you to

• No. 1 Best for Vets1 Military Times

• Choose the right program for your career goals • Find the most efficient path to completing your degree

• 2014 Global CyberLympics Champions

• 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!

• Military-Friendly College Victory Media • President’s Award Open Education Consortium

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED FACULTY One 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.

“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.”

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

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each class.

Master of Business Administration

SUCCEED WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES UMUC 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

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

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BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT Be 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,

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

marketing, operations, information

Prepare to rise to an executive level

literacy, technology fluency, and systems

of responsibility and earning power.

thinking, as well as key competencies

This program, ideal for midcareer

for effectiveness as a manager. The MBA

professionals, can give you the skills

curriculum includes coursework in

to make high-level decisions that can

management, legal and ethical issues in

impact your organization’s current

business, leadership, strategy, decision

operations and financial future, or help

making, and operations. Courses feature

you move toward an organizational

projects for companies and agencies

leadership position. Courses in this

100K

to give you real-world experience in

curriculum feature projects for real

job openings posted for business

managing operations that you can apply

companies and organizations, studies

right away.

of real crises, and analysis of real-

Our program received the prestigious Online Learning Consortium award for Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program.

DID YOU KNOW?

$107K is the average salary of professionals in management occupations1

intelligence analysts in a single year2

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.

1.5M data-savvy managers and analysts will be needed by 2016 to

1 2

Source: “The Online College Labor Market,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. Source: Based on a study of U.S. information technology and computer science job postings, Burning Glass International, 2013. Source: “Big Data: The Next Frontier for Innovation, Competition, and Productivity,” McKinsey Global Institute.

drive decisions3

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

DEGREES AND SPECIALIZATIONS

Combine two powerful skill sets to set yourself apart. Suited to students at any

Master of Business Administration

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

Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management

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

Master of Science in Accounting and Information Systems

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

Master of Science in Data Analytics

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA ANALYTICS

Master of Science in Financial Management and Information Systems

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

Master of Science in Management

• A ccounting • A cquisition and Supply Chain Management

• C riminal Justice Management

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

• E mergency Management

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

• F inancial Management

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

• H ealthcare Administration • H omeland Security Management • H uman Resource Management

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

• I nformation Systems and Services

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

• I ntelligence Management

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

• I nterdisciplinary Studies in

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

Management

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

• M arketing

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

• N onprofit and Association

management skills.

Management

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 decisionmaking skills, real-world experience, and a firm foundation for career advancement. Choose from 15 specializations to tailor your education, gain sought-after skills,

• P roject Management • P ublic Relations CERTIFICATES1 Acquisition and Supply Chain Management

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

Foundations in Business Analytics

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

Foundations of Human Resource Management

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

Homeland Security Management Leadership and Management

FACULTY SNAPSHOT

• P NC Bank

Our business and management

• T he World Bank

faculty have worked for

• U niversity of Maryland School of

organizations such as

Project Management

Pharmacy

• B ooz Allen Hamilton

• U .S. Department of Defense

• E xport-Import Bank of the U.S.

• U .S. Department of Labor

• I BM

• V erizon

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EDUCATION and TEACHING Earn 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.

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.

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

DID YOU KNOW?

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.

24% growth predicted in education jobs by 20201

17 24% 20% secondary education areas in

and gain the experience you need to

MASTER OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING

enter the field of secondary education

Get the practical knowledge to lead

with confidence. Develop skills in

in Teaching graduates can seek

distance education programs in

teaching to diverse student bodies,

Maryland teaching certification2

educational, business, government, and

integrating technology in the classroom,

nonprofit organizations. Choose from

and responding to varying learning

three career-relevant specializations to

styles in a wide range of secondary

develop essential skills implementing

You’ll learn the latest teaching strategies

school environments.

which UMUC’s Master of Arts teaching

20% of job opportunities for people teaching

with Master of Arts degrees are in the education services industry3 1

2 3

Source: “Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. More information is available at www.umuc.edu/academic-programs/masters-degrees/teaching.cfm. Source: “The Online College Labor Market,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

DEGREES AND SPECIALIZATIONS Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Distance Education and E-Learning

• D istance Education Policy and Management

• D istance Education Teaching and Training

• D istance Education Technology Master of Education in Instructional Technology

CERTIFICATE1 Instructional Technology Integration

FACULTY SNAPSHOT Our education and teaching faculty have worked for organizations such as • A nne Arundel Community College • B altimore City Public Schools • B altimore County Public Schools distance learning technology, managing online faculty, and directing the business aspects of distance education programs.

• B lackboard • C harles County Public Schools

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

• D esire2Learn

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

• D istrict of Columbia Public Schools

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

• M ontgomery County Public Schools

education enterprise.

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

• O pen University UK • O xford University • S AP

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

• U niversity of South Africa

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

• U niversity of Windsor

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 SCIENCE Start 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 BIOTECHNOLOGY Master the business side of science

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

and technology to accelerate your

Improve the environment while

career growth in this award-winning

improving your career outlook.

program. Whether you are new to the

Learn the business management

field, changing careers, or looking to

skills, industry-standard technology

move up in your current organization,

expertise, and environmental science

month for medical and health

you’ll combine science and technology

you need to assume high-level

services managers go unfilled1

with business savvy to gain the

management responsibilities for

ultimate skill set and maximum

environmental programs in a wide

career flexibility.

range of organizations.

Featuring hands-on biotech projects

Perfect for midcareer professionals,

and symposia by industry leaders,

this program will give you expert

this program has been named an

decision-making skills and practical

Outstanding Online Program by the

experience that can boost your

Online Learning Consortium and was

professional value and give you the

recently featured in The New York

confidence to lead.

Times and The Washington Post.

DID YOU KNOW? 55% of the 27,000+health jobs posted each

55%

3.5M

new jobs are expected to be heal th healthcare generated by the

industry by 20202

8 Professional Science Master’s programs at UMUC3

Source: “18 Hot Jobs for 2015,” CareerBuilder. 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. 1

DEGREES AND SPECIALIZATIONS Master of Science in Biotechnology

• B ioinformatics • B iosecurity and Biodefense • B iotechnology Management • B iotechnology 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 faculty have worked for organizations such as • BAE Systems

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

• Ipas USA

Develop advanced managerial skills to become an agile, adaptive leader at work. As

• National Institutes of Health

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

• The Johns Hopkins University

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.

School of Education

• United Nations • U.S. Department of Transportation

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.

More information about certificates, including gainful employment disclosures, is available at www.umuc.edu/certificates.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY and CYBERSECURITY Earn 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 senior security executives, so what you’re learning is on the cutting

edge of information assurance. The program also builds in many

UMUC’s cybersecurity

opportunities for you to interact with

competition team has won

employers by inviting frequent guest

first place in a regional, national,

speakers and hosting recruitment and

or global competition # eight times

networking events.

200K

In past projects, students have

jobs exist in cybersecurity, with

had the opportunity to perform

10,000 of them in Maryland1

vulnerability assessments and use protocol analyzers, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, networking mapping tools, encryption/ decryption tools, and passwordcracking tools.

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

DID YOU KNOW?

with the help of an advisory board of

$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

DEGREES AND SPECIALIZATIONS

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

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

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

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations Master of Science in Information Technology

• D atabase Systems Technology • H omeland Security Management • I nformatics

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

• P roject Management

and risk analyses.

• S oftware Engineering

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

• S ystems Engineering • T elecommunications Management • I nformation Assurance

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

CERTIFICATES1

cyber crime has been committed.

Cybersecurity Policy

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.

Cybersecurity Technology Foundations of Cybersecurity Information Assurance

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.

FACULTY SNAPSHOT Our information technology,

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

computer science, and

Gain a competitive advantage in the information technology marketplace and

worked for organizations such as

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.

cybersecurity faculty have

• B ooz Allen Hamilton • C omputer Sciences Corporation • G overnment Services Agency

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.

• H ewlett-Packard • I BM • M andiant • N ational Institutes of Health • P NC Bank • U .S. Capitol Police • U .S. Census Bureau • U .S. Department of Defense • U .S. Department of Transportation • X EROX

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DOCTORAL PROGRAMS Achieve 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.

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

learning. You’ll also benefit from exposure to national and global perspectives and experiences with

DID YOU KNOW?

geographically diverse classmates and faculty. The Doctor of Management combines theory, research, and practice to help

you prepare for success in executive-

years it takes to complete your

level positions. There is a strong focus

doctorate, including dissertation

on the principles of evidence-based management, including applied

secondary research methods. You will

total credits in the Doctor of

have the opportunity to expand upon

Management programs

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.

2 number of days each semester that doctoral students attend a residency at UMUC

DOCTORAL DEGREES Doctor of Management1 Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration 1 2

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

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

• Southeast Iowa Community College • Target Corporation • U.S. Navy

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

“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.”

future of education. STACY TRAMMELL Doctor of Management

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

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT GRADUATE 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

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

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 Information Security Analysts Financial Analysts

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT

General and Operations Managers First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Management Analysts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING GRADUATE PROGRAM

JOB TITLE

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Middle School Teachers Secondary School Teachers

MASTER OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING

Distance Education Directors

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Instructional Coordinators

Distance Learning Coordinators Online Program Development Directors

Instructional Designers and Technologists

HEALTHCARE AND SCIENCE GRADUATE PROGRAM

JOB TITLE

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Bioinformatics Scientists Biomedical Engineers

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Chief Sustainability Officers

DO MORE WITH YOUR DEGREE At 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.

Emergency Management Directors

EARN TWICE THE CREDENTIALS WITH A DUAL DEGREE

Environmental Engineers

After earning one of the degrees below, you can earn

Environmental Restoration Planners

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS ADMINISTRATION

Clinical Data Managers

Medical and Health Services Managers

a Master of Business Administration with just 18 additional credits.1 • M aster of Distance Education and E-Learning • M aster of Science in Biotechnology • M aster of Science in Cybersecurity • M aster of Science in Cybersecurity Policy

Informatics Nurse Specialists

• M aster of Science in Data Analytics

Medical and Health Services Managers

• M aster of Science in Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

• M aster of Science in Environmental Management

IT AND CYBERSECURITY GRADUATE PROGRAM

JOB TITLE

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY

Computer Network Architects Database Administrators Information Security Analysts Security Management Specialists

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY POLICY

Computer Network Architects Intelligence Analysts

• M aster of Science in Financial Management and Information Systems

• M aster of Science in Healthcare Administration • M aster of Science in Information Technology • M aster 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 knowhow with business savvy. Master of Science in Biotechnology

Information Security Analysts

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL FORENSICS AND CYBER INVESTIGATION

• B ioinformatics

Business Intelligence Analysts

• B iosecurity and Biodefense

Forensic Science Technicians

• B iotechnology Management

Intelligence Analysts

• Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs Master of Science in Environmental Management

Security Management Specialists

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer and Information Research Scientists Information Security Analysts Information Technology Project Managers

Master of Science in Information Technology

• I nformation Assurance • S oftware Engineering • T elecommunications Management

Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

1 2

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

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CREATE YOUR MOMENT at UMUC UMUC 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.

“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

“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 Master of Science in Management

“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

personal acknowledgment from the CEO.” COLBY BRAUN Master of Science in Management

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“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