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University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Continue your education with a degree from University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

UMBC's Online Master of Science Degree in Information Systems allows you to continue your education while working full-time or if geography precludes you from on-campus access to an accredited honors university with nationally recognized IT programs. According to a recent issue of Computing Research News, UMBC ranks #2 in IT degrees awarded by major U.S. research universities.

UMBC's Department of Information Systems research faculty are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for scholarly activity. This makes our curriculum relevant to what's actually happening in the IT world.

UMBC is among the top five national universities recognized as an innovative "Up-and-Coming School" according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges Guide.

About the Online Program

UMBC's completely online Master's in Information Systems is designed for professionals working in the IT field who want to advance their career. The graduate degree program which comprises 34 credit hours of coursework offers you the following:

  • A comprehensive Master's degree in Information Systems developed by UMBC's leading research faculty
  • 100 percent online learning—no classroom attendance required. You can even apply and register online
  • Access to your own online advisor for one-on-one guidance, feedback and support
  • The option to complete your degree in as little as two years
  • No requirement for GRE scores
  • Qualification for all federal financial aid programs—including employer reimbursement if offered by your employer
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Program Listings:

Technology

Accreditation

UMBC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.




School Facts

Institutional Accrediting Agency Agency that determines the quality of education and training for an institution of higher education.
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Address Physical location of institution's main/corporate office or headquarters.
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore MD 21250

Calendar Type When you can enroll in/take classes.
The program starts 3 semesters a year: Spring, Summer and Fall

Credit-earning Options Does the school accept transfer credits or other approved credits?
Students complete 34 credit hours of course work and have the option to complete their degree in as little as two years.

Delivery Format Is learning completed entirely online, and are there any special teaching methods?
UMBC's program is delivered entirely online.

Technical Requirements Required hardware/software that you'll need in order to run the course software.
Students are expected to have a strong online presence. This includes internet access and some PC-based tools. Windows 2000 or higher required. Students are expected to have access to Microsoft Office 2000 or higher.

Geographic Restrictions Can you take the programs anywhere?
UMBC welcomes students from the United States, the Armed Forces, and Canada.

Scholarships Offered Does the institution offer any direct grants or scholarships?
UMBC’s online Master of Science in Information Systems may qualify for employer reimbursement – check with your employer.

Loans Offered The types of loans can you make use of to help fund your education.
UMBC’s online Master of Science in Information Systems qualifies for all federal financial aid programs.