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IT: Project Management
Master's SpecializationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Gain advanced IT management skills while building expertise for your project management certification with an online master’s degree in information technology with a project management specialization from UMGC. The specialization courses include project risk management, project procurement management, and advanced project methods, while the core IT courses give you the tools you need to take on leadership roles.
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
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 610)
(3 Credits, ITEC 625)
(3 Credits, ITEC 626)
(3 Credits, ITEC 630)
(3 Credits, ITEC 640)
Specialization Courses
(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 and management and potentially program management.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend
(0 Credits, UCSP 605) if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $514 per credit (in-state)
- $659 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.
Project Management
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The online project management graduate certificate program at University of Maryland Global Campus will help you develop advanced business management skills while building expertise for professional certification in project management. The curriculum, which is aligned with certifications from the Project Management Institute, will give you the tools you need to take on leadership roles in today's workplace.
Program Highlights
This program allows you to develop advanced business management skills while building expertise for project management certification.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
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, PMAN 634)
(3 Credits, PMAN 635)
(3 Credits, PMAN 637)
(3 Credits, PMAN 638)
(3 Credits, PMAN 639)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in project coordination, project management, and potentially program management.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend a background in statistics, finance, and accounting. If you don't have recent statistics experience, we recommend you take
(0 Credits, UCSP 630). If you lack a background in finance or accounting, we recommend you take
(0 Credits, UCSP 620). We recommend
(0 Credits, UCSP 605) if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.
Total Program Credits
15
Transfer Credits
Up to 3
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $514 per credit (in-state)
- $659 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.
IT: Informatics
Master's SpecializationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Build a strong foundation in all major categories of IT management, so you can take your career in any direction you choose. In the online IT master's specialization in informatics at University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll acquire the knowledge to become a valuable asset to any organization. Develop advanced skills in networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions.
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
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 610)
(3 Credits, ITEC 625)
(3 Credits, ITEC 626)
(3 Credits, ITEC 630)
(3 Credits, ITEC 640)
Specialization Courses
(3 Credits, SWEN 603)
(3 Credits, DBST 651)
(3 Credits, SWEN 645)
(3 Credits, INFA 610)
(3 Credits, IMAT 637)
(3 Credits, IMAT 639)
(3 Credits, IMAT 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in all major areas of IT management, including networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend
(0 Credits, UCSP 605) if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $514 per credit (in-state)
- $659 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.