UMBCs 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.
UMBCs completely online Masters 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:
Faculty: There are no satellite faculty members educating UMBC"s online IS students. Our faculty comprises the same research-focused educators that teach on campus at UMBC in the university"s new ITE (Information Technology and Engineering) Building. As a UMBC online graduate student, you will have access to your instructors and your online advisor for one-on-one guidance, feedback and support. This is designed to make your UMBC online experience a satisfying one while you advance your career.
Community: Distance learning does not mean you have to sacrifice being connected to research and industry news or IS Department research and academic events. As an online student you are always in touch with UMBCs Department of Information Systems. As our online community of faculty, students, alumni, and staff grows you can tap into the information associated with these resources at will, during and well beyond your graduate studies.
Accreditation
The Master’s of Science in Information Systems degree is awarded by UMBC. UMBC is fully accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
