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Earn an IT or Computer Science Degree Online

Study Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Information Systems, and More

IT and computer science programs at University of Maryland Global Campus are designed with input from today's top employers to prepare you for career advancement. We offer programs in bioinformatics, biotechnology, cloud computing, computer science, cybersecurity, database systems technology, digital media, information systems, software development and security, software engineering, and more.

Our courses are taught by respected and experienced faculty with real-world expertise. Some of these courses can help you prepare for certification such as

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CompTIA (A+, Network+, and Security+)

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Choose from a Wide Range of Online IT Programs

UMGC's continually updated curriculum incorporates real-world scenarios to help you apply your skills to the workforce right away. Choose from the following online IT degrees, certificates, and specializations:

Online bachelor's degrees in applied technology, computer networks and cybersecurity, computer science, data science, digital media, information systems, software development and security, and more
Online master's degrees in bioinformatics, cybersecurity management and policy, cloud computing, cybersecurity technology, cyber operations, and data analytics, and IT master's specializations in database systems, software engineering, systems engineering, and more 
Online undergraduate certificates in data analytics, computer networking, and project management, and graduate certificates in cloud computing, cyber operations, business analytics, and more

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Study at a Respected State University

UMGC was named the 2023 Academic Partner of the Year by the EC-Council. UMGC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and as a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence by the DC3 Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance. UMGC also received the 2023 Cybersecurity Diversity Trailblazer Award by the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.

In addition, our cyber competition team earned 10 awards this year, including 1st and 2nd place in the 2023 CyberMaryland competition; 2nd Place at the 2023 NCAE Cyber Games Northeast Regional; and 2nd place at the 2023 MAGIC, Inc. Capture the Flag competition.

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Gain Access to Lifetime Career Services

We’re committed to helping you find the job you want in the field you love. For almost a decade, we've been providing our students and alumni with a full suite of lifetime career services—at no cost, and for the rest of your life. When we say that we offer lifetime career services, we mean it! We're proud to give our students and alumni access to the following resources:

Virtual recruitment fairs multiple times a year
24/7 access to CareerQuest, our employer database that contains job and internship postings, tools to help with your resume and interview skills, and other career resources
Career planning guidance and support
Mentoring and network programs

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Share in Our Rich Military Heritage

We have been serving the higher education needs of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947. Today, we enroll more than 53,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their family members, and we boast the following accolades:

Military Times ranked UMGC as the No. 1 "Best for Vets" in Primarily Online Education for 2022
Military Times ranked UMGC as the No. 1 "Best for Vets Employer" in Education-Teaching-Administration for 2022

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Explore Ways to Make Your Degree Affordable

We are committed to helping you find ways to meet, manage, and lower your education costs. Just last year, UMGC awarded over $15 million in scholarship funds to our students. But that's not all. We offer several options to help you save time and money. These include:

No-cost digital resources that have replaced textbooks for nearly every course
Accepting up to 70 credits from approved two-year schools and community colleges and 90 credits from all sources combined toward a bachelor's degree
Federal financial aid, loans, grants, and scholarships available for those who qualify
Our interest-free monthly payment plan
Tuition assistance and/or veterans education benefits for those who qualify
Employer discounts for eligible employees and their spouses and dependents through alliances with public and private sector organizations

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Effective July 1, 2019, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) changed its name to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMGC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). University of Maryland Global Campus, 9625 Belvoir Road, Barden Education Center, Building 1017, Room 128, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.