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Online Master's Degree: Cloud Computing Systems

Cloud Computing Systems
Master of Science
DEGREE AT A GLANCE
  • 30 credits
  • Transfer up to 12 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION RATES
  • $544 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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Gain skills and hands-on experience in some of today’s most advanced cloud technologies with an online cloud computing systems master’s degree from University of Maryland Global Campus. Network with classmates and learn from faculty working in the field as you prepare for leadership roles in the design of and transition to cloud-based systems. With online courses built for the working professional, UMGC also offers scholarships, 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.

Earn a Hands-On Cloud Computing Degree

This online master's degree program is designed to equip you with the technical and management skills to effectively design, operate, and maintain cloud computing systems and help organizations transition to cloud-based solutions. You’ll learn the skills needed to strategically transform an organization’s current infrastructure to one that efficiently delivers valuable services via the cloud. Through a broad understanding of cloud technology and its relationship to business processes, including financial management, procurement, and communications, you’ll be able to design effective cloud environments and ultimately become a strong asset to any organization. 

Here are a few of the benefits of joining this graduate program:

  • Work on industry-relevant, hands-on projects using state-of-the-art cloud and networking tools such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Explore training and online learning opportunities with our AWS Academy membership.
  • Use an accelerated pathway to reduce your coursework for this program, saving you time and money.
  • See if you are eligible to join Upsilon Pi Epsilon, an international honor society for the computing and IT disciplines.
  • By completing four elective courses, you may be able to earn a graduate-level certificate in cyber operations; cybersecurity management and policy; cybersecurity technology; data analytics; or digital forensics and cyber investigation. 

See Courses & Program Info

View a complete list of cloud computing courses, program-specific and degree-level requirements, credit opportunities, and more. 

Gain Career-Focused Experience in Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is an in-demand and fast-growing field. This program is designed to prepare you to take on technical and management roles in large-scale cloud migrations. Coursework emphasizes critical skills in network engineering, communication, business, financial management, and more. 

Our high-level, practicing faculty members contribute to and update the curriculum regularly with a focus on helping students achieve the following:

Lead a Team
Collaborate with teams and individuals, applying leadership skills to achieve organizational objectives.
Communicate Effectively
Communicate clearly in writing and speaking, ensuring alignment with the content, purpose, and audience.
Analyze Needs
Analyze an organization's infrastructure needs to enhance processes, effectiveness, and strategy.
Perform Analyses
Apply logical processes and quantitative analysis to break down complex issues and make sound decisions.
Assess Technology
Assess cloud and network technologies, including network protocols, cloud and network services, cloud deployment models, virtualization and other underlying technologies.
Examine Risk & Compliance
Examine legal, regulatory, statutory, and compliance considerations and mitigate risks and security issues surrounding cloud adoption.
Design Infrastructure
Manage the processes involved in planning and design of a cloud infrastructure and implement cloud infrastructure design.
Review Operations
Oversee aspects of cloud infrastructure operation, maintenance, and disposition

Advance Your Career in Cloud Computing

This program is designed to help prepare you for positions in cloud computing, computer network architecture, network and computer systems administration, IT project management, and computer systems analysis. At UMGC, you can work at your own pace, network with your peers, and learn from instructors who currently work in the field. Our graduates may enter roles such as cloud engineer, cloud architect, network engineer, solutions architect, cloud computing consultant, and more.

Bolu A. (left), Atlanta, GA

17%
Jobs Increase
Employment for computer and information systems managers is expected to grow by 17 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the national average.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | Occupational Outlook Handbook | Last Reviewed: April 1, 2025
$723B
Cloud Spending
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to reach approximately $723 billion by the end of 2025.
Source: Gartner, Inc. | “Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Public Cloud End-User Spending to Total $723 Billion in 2025” | November 19, 2024
200ZB
Data Stored in Cloud
The amount of data stored in the cloud (instead of on-premises) globally is estimated to be 200 zetabytes. One zetabyte is equal to approximately a billion terabytes or a trillion gigabytes.
Source: Cybersecurity Ventures | “The World Wil Store 200 Zettabytes Of Data By 2025” | February 1, 2024
90%
Organizations in Cloud
Gartner predicts that 90 percent of all organizations will adopt a hybrid cloud approach by 2027.
Source: Gartner, Inc. | “Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Public Cloud End-User Spending to Total $723 Billion in 2025” | November 19, 2024

Practice Real-World Skills in Your Cloud Courses 

Throughout the curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that is designed to help you sharpen real-world skills and gain experience that you can apply right away. In past courses, students have chosen the following assignments to complete required course assignments:  

  • Develop a cloud deployment architectural plan for the design and implementation of the BallotOnline cloud solution based on the IT business requirements of the company.  
  • Develop a networking plan (including cloud automation tools, auto-scaling, load-balancing, and resource monitoring) that will allow BallotOnline to create an isolated virtual cloud networking environment.  
  • Prepare a cloud migration plan to migrate from one cloud platform to another cloud platform.
  • Prepare cloud development and deployment strategies through the integration and migration of cloud services.
  • Develop cloud infrastructure solutions that align with a company’s organizational needs.
  • Configure cloud networks working automation, orchestration, and cloud optimization techniques to enhance operational efficiency.  

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