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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.Ìý
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.Ìý
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.Ìý
UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.Ìý
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.
IT: Project Management
Master's ConcentrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Stand out in the job market by earning an online master’s degree in information technology (IT) with a concentration in project management at 91Ö±²¥ of Maryland Global Campus. In this unique degree program, you’ll develop important skills in several career-relevant areas of study. Plus, with our convenient online coursesÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýno-cost electronic resources in place of most textbooks, you can access the full online learning experience from anywhere and on your own schedule. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Assess technology: Appraise the potential and relevance of technology as well as analytical and quantitative methods.
- Gain hands-on experience: Apply project leadership knowledge and skills essential for creating high-performing teams.
- Learn to adapt: Tailor your approach to align with project and organizational characteristics and priorities.
- Apply management skills: Apply skills that amplify a project manager’s effectiveness, efficiency, and influence.
- Study connections: Evaluate how a project or program interfaces with operations and product management.
- Understand the big picture: Create project and program alignment with the broader project context and environment.
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 (IT)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 610)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
Concentration Courses (Project Management)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 634)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 635)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 637)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 638)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 639)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 641)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 650)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in project coordination, management, and program management. Potential job titles include technical director, IT manager, IT director, scrum master, transition program manager, cybersecurity project manager, and IT project manager. 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
Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.
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: Software Engineering
Master's ConcentrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Gain hands-on experience and advance your career in a growing and fast-paced field with an online master’s degree in information technology with a concentration in software engineering from 91Ö±²¥ of Maryland Global Campus. Learn from our knowledgeable faculty as you prepare for leadership roles in the implementation of large-scale projects. With online courses built for the working professional, UMGC also offers scholarships for eligible students, financial aid, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education as affordable as possible.
Program Highlights
- Apply your skills: Apply current and emerging software standards, practices, and methods.ÌýÂ
- Create a plan: Create a software development plan and requirement specifications.ÌýÂ
- Use modern tools: use current techniques, and modern software engineering processes and tools.ÌýÂ
- Design solutions: Design and implement solutions that meet customer requirements.ÌýÂ
- Build user interfaces: Apply the principles of usability and accessibility to design.ÌýÂ
- Remove software defects: Apply current validation and verification practices to remove defects.Ìý
- Learn project management: Apply project management techniques to manage a complex project.ÌýÂ
- Communicate with stakeholders: Communicate with audiences in a variety of professional contexts.Ìý
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits.Ìý
Initial RequirementÂ
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)Â
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.Ìý
Core Courses (Information Technology)Â
- (3 Credits, ITEC 625)Â
- (3 Credits, ITEC 630)Â
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)Â
Concentration Courses (Software Engineering)Â
- (3 Credits, SWEN 603)Â
- (3 Credits, DBST 651)Â
- (3 Credits, SWEN 646)Â
- (3 Credits, SWEN 656)Â
- (3 Credits, SWEN 645)Â
- (3 Credits, SWEN 647)Â
- (3 Credits, SWEN 651)Â
- (3 Credits, SWEN 661)Â
Capstone CourseÂ
- (3 Credits, SWEN 670)Â
Career Preparation
The software engineering program is designed to help you lead a successful software development team and provide value to organizations in the implementation of large-scale software-intensive projects. At UMGC, you can network and learn from professionals who currently work in the field. Our graduates may enter roles such as senior software engineer, software developer, software quality assurance engineer, and systems development leader.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
The software engineering concentration is designed for students with a degree and/or professional experience in software development and programming languages. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.Ìý
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.
