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Cybersecurity Technology
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
In the online cybersecurity technology bachelor's degree program, you'll learn the operational procedures and technologies to design, implement, administer, secure, and troubleshoot corporate networks while applying cybersecurity principles operationally. Plus, your coursework can help prepare you for several cybersecurity certification exams.
Program Highlights
- Prepare for certification: Take coursework that can help prepare you for industry-specific certification exams.
- Design networks: Implement and administer local-area and wide-area networks to satisfy organizational goals.
- Resolve IT problems: Meet the needs of end users by applying troubleshooting methodologies.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate IT knowledge using a wide range of presentation styles.
- Secure IT systems: Apply relevant policies and procedures to effectively secure and monitor IT systems.
- Understand best practices: Meet organizational goals using effective workforce skills, best practices, and ethical principles.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMIT 202)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 291)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 321)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 326)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 351)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 495)
- Three upper-level courses (9 credits) chosen from the following:
- Any upper-level CMIT courses
- (3 Credits, CCJS 321).
Digital Forensics Focus
If you are interested in a career in digital forensics, you can take three of the following upper-level courses to satisfy the 9-credit requirement listed above:
- (3 Credits, CCJS 321)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 424)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 440)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 460)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for a career in network management, network security, systems administration, or cybersecurity threat analysis and management, whether you're new to the IT field or looking to move up to middle management.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $318 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 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.
Computer Science
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
With an online bachelor’s degree in computer science from University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll learn how to plan, design, develop, and optimize computer software and systems for commercial and government environments. Designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, this versatile program provides students with opportunities for professional development and strong foundational skills in programming languages, software development, complex algorithms, and graphics and visualization.
Program Highlights
- Build analytical skills: Develop the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to design, implement, test, and debug computer programs.
- Apply principles and theory: Apply mathematical principles, computer science theory, and software development fundamentals to design and build effective computing-based solutions.
- Design solutions: Design and implement a computing-based solution to meet a given set of requirements, standards, and guidelines.
- Make informed decisions: Evaluate alternative computing architectures, algorithms, and systems to make informed decisions that optimize system performance.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate effectively with a range of audiences in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize standards: Recognize local, national, and international technical standards and legal, ethical, and intellectual property regulations in computing practice.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMSC 115)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 215)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 310)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 315)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 320)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 330)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 335)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 345)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 430)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 451)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 495)
Related Required Courses
The following required courses (7 credits) may be applied to general education requirements:
- (4 Credits, MATH 140)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 105)
The following required courses (7 credits) may be applied to elective requirements:
- (4 Credits, MATH 141)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 150)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help provide you with a foundation for a career in software architecture or engineering, application software design, or systems analysis, programming, or engineering in corporate organizations and government agencies.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have previous professional programming experience or experience programming as a hobby.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $318 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 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.
Cybersecurity Management & Policy
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Earn a Master of Science in cybersecurity management and policy at University of Maryland Global Campus with just six graduate-level courses. This career-relevant online master’s degree program will give working professionals the crucial skills that employers are looking for. Study in a convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are veterans in their industries. Access course materials that are available as no-cost electronic resources for most courses in this program, so you can save money on textbooks. And gain knowledge you can apply on the job right away!
Program Highlights
- Stay up-to-date: Understand local, state, and national cybersecurity laws and regulations.
- Apply cyber frameworks: Apply appropriate cybersecurity frameworks, models, standards, and controls.
- Manage cyber operations: Identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity-related risk.
- Protect company assets: Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
- Evaluate new technologies: Analyze the cybersecurity implications of new or emerging technologies.
- Create compliance programs: Establish and evaluate key cybersecurity governance processes and programs.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits. Take the following courses in the order listed:
- (6 Credits, CBR 600)
- (6 Credits, CMP 610)
- (6 Credits, CMP 620)
- (6 Credits, CMP 630)
- (6 Credits, CMP 640)
- (6 Credits, CYB 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for cybersecurity management careers in many professional contexts. The skills you gain in this program translate to a number of industries, including healthcare, finance, homeland security, information security, and many more. 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
To be successful in this program, we recommend that students have a strong academic background in IT and familiarity with IT certifications. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $480 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.