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IT: Database Systems Technology
Master's ConcentrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Secure your future in a thriving industry by earning a Master of Science in information technology with a database systems technology concentration from 91Ö±²¥ of Maryland Global Campus. You’ll develop market-tested career skills in data warehousing, modeling, and mining as you prepare to meet the 21st century demand for data professionals. Save valuable time and money on your degree thanks to our generous transfer credit policy. Complete your coursework in our seamless online classroom, which provides you with the tools and materials you’ll need to thrive. Ready for your next success? Apply today!
Program Highlights
- Create systems: Apply current and emerging techniques, skills, and modern tools needed to create complex database systems.
- Manage data: Design and develop data warehouses for both structured and unstructured data.
- Evaluate databases: Evaluate different database architectures, optimization strategies, and security techniques to determine whether the design meets performance requirements.
- Apply statistics: Apply statistics, similarity measures, decision trees, and machine learning algorithms to data mining tasks.
- Monitor system access: Apply the principles of access control to produce secure database design for data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Manage projects: Apply project management techniques to manage the schedule of a complex project on time and within budget.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate effectively with a range of audiences in a variety of professional contexts.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits.
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
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- (3 Credits, DBST 651)
- (3 Credits, DBST 660)
- (3 Credits, DBST 652)
- (3 Credits, DBST 663)
- (3 Credits, DBST 665)
- (3 Credits, DBST 667)
- (3 Credits, DBST 668)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, DBST 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for IT and database systems technology careers in almost any modern setting. The skills you gain in this program translate to most industries in the public and private sectors. Potential job titles include database manager, software engineer, database architect, and computer programmer. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have a background in software programming for this program. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $544 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
IT: Systems Engineering
Master's ConcentrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Earn a career-focused online master’s degree in information technology with a concentration in systems engineering at 91Ö±²¥ of Maryland Global Campus. This program is designed to give working professionals the chance to build expertise in a rapidly evolving field. Study in our convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are valued leaders in the field. Learn the newest industry standards with online courses that are constantly being updated. And gain knowledge that you can apply on the job from day one.Â
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits.
Initial RequirementÂ
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.Â
Core CoursesÂ
- (3 Credits, ITEC 625)Â
- (3 Credits, ITEC 626)Â
- (3 Credits, ITEC 630)Â
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)Â
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- (3 Credits, SYSE 610)Â
- (3 Credits, SYSE 620)Â
- (3 Credits, SYSE 625)Â
- (3 Credits, SYSE 630)Â
- (3 Credits, SYSE 640)Â
- (3 Credits, SYSE 650)Â
- (3 Credits, SYSE 660)Â
Capstone CourseÂ
- (3 Credits, SYSE 670)Â
Career Preparation
This systems engineering degree concentration is designed to help you prepare for IT careers in systems engineering in several professional contexts. The knowledge you’ll gain in this program are designed to translate to a number of industries, including companies and institutions in the public sector, the private sector, and the non-profit sector. Potential job titles include systems engineering project manager, engineering program manager, systems engineer, and automation engineer.Â
UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.Â
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have a professional or educational background in a technical discipline, such as engineering or computer science. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $544 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
