Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Student Organizations
Computing Club
The Computing Club provides a dynamic environment where members can work collaboratively, share innovative ideas, enhance their career-readiness, and gain marketable experience in their respective fields. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Students and alumni can join the Computing Club group on CareerQuest.
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computing & Technology Disciplines)
Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the international honor society for the computing and IT disciplines, is designed to promote the computing and information sciences and to encourage the enhancement of knowledge in the field. Upsilon Pi Epsilon is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in the computing and information science disciplines. Membership is by invitation only.
Undergraduate membership is open to students majoring in one of the computing disciplines who have completed at least 45 credit hours towards their degree, including 30 or more credits at UMGC (in graded coursework) and at least 15 credits from information technology and computer science courses. Undergraduate students need to have a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher and a GPA of 3.5 or higher in all coursework taken from the information technology and computer science courses.
Graduate student membership is open to students pursuing a master's degree in cloud computing systems, cyber operations, cybersecurity management and policy, cybersecurity technology, data analytics, or digital forensics and cyber investigation; a master's degree in information technology with a specialization in database systems technology, informatics, information assurance, software engineering, or systems engineering; or a legacy master's degree in cybersecurity. Graduate students must have completed at least 18 resident credits towards their degree at UMGC, with a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher.
For more information, please email upe@umgc.edu.
FAQs
The UMGC online bachelor's degree in applied technology is a college degree that students can earn online to build their information technology and information systems skills. The online bachelor's degree in applied technology is a 120-credit program and can be customized to each student's learning plan based on their interests and career goals.
UMGC's online bachelor's degree in applied technology is a 120-credit program. You can take courses in this program throughout the year. How long it will take you to complete your degree depends on your goals, transfer credits, and course load each semester. You may also be able to benefit from one or more of UMGC’s fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training, which can help you earn your degree faster.
As with all UMGC programs, the online bachelor’s degree in applied technology is priced highly competitively. We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children. In addition, we're proud to offer scholarships for those who qualify and an interest-free monthly payment plan that allows you to spread your tuition payments out. Plus, we've replaced most textbooks with no-cost digital materials, eliminating one more cost of education and making your degree even more affordable.
You do not need any specific background or experience to apply for and enroll in UMGC's online bachelor’s degree in applied technology. As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
You do not need any certifications to enroll in or complete this program.
