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This program requires a total of 36 credits.
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). 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.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. This sequence incorporates course prerequisites and program requirements but does not list course alternatives that may be available. We recommend you take a maximum of 6 credits per term. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program.
Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
In addition to the specific requirements for this program, we also have general requirements for all our master’s degree programs.
If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with coursework in management information systems, an accelerated pathway between UMGC's graduate and undergraduate degree programs in this field may allow you to reduce your total coursework for this program by up to 6 credits.
This information is for students who enroll in the 2024–2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive.
Employers are looking for working professionals who have broad IT and informatics industry knowledge and can contribute to the success of their organization on day one. In this program, you’ll learn skills in IT, management, system architecture, and software design. Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
This program is designed to help you prepare for careers in organizations that specialize in IT, computer science, and database management. The skills you learn in this program are universal and can apply to almost any modern organization, including private firms, non-profits, and government agencies. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty members, and address skills and competencies that today’s employers seek.
As you work through our career-relevant curriculum, your instructors will assign hands-on projects that may help you prioritize real-world informatics skills and in-demand experience. In the past, students have been able to complete master’s degree in IT with a concentration in informatics course projects such as the following:
Gain insight from our faculty and delve deeper into a range of topics, including how AI can assist you with job applications, as well as the reasons why a degree in information technology is a smart investment in your future.
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An online master’s degree in IT with a concentration in informatics can help you excel in all areas of IT management. UMGC’s online master’s degree in IT with a concentration in informatics is a 36-credit program that focuses on developing advanced skills in areas such as networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions.
UMGC's online master’s degree in IT with a concentration in informatics is a 36-credit program with courses offered year-round. You can expect to finish the program in two years or less, depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer. Plus, if you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with coursework in management information systems, you may be able to take advantage of an accelerated pathway that could reduce your coursework for this program by up to 6 credits, saving you time and money.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online master’s in IT with a concentration in informatics follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships and financial aid for eligible students, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
At UMGC, we want you to be happy with the investment you make in your education, and we work hard to keep our programs affordable. When you choose to pursue this degree program, you can rest assured that the quality of our curriculum is backed our status as an accredited state university and a member institution of the University System of Maryland.
Deciding whether this graduate-level program is worth your investment ultimately depends on your individual needs and goals. If you're not sure whether this is the right program for you or need help figuring out how to fit the program into your life, don't hesitate to reach out to us—our advisors and success coaches are happy to help.
You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online master’s in IT with a concentration in informatics at UMGC. However, strong writing skills are encouraged in the program.
You don't need any certifications to start the online master’s in IT with a concentration in informatics at UMGC.
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.
The Cyber Competition Team represents UMGC at various cybersecurity events and tournaments nationwide. Being a member of the team gives students an opportunity to develop their cybersecurity skills and network with other students. The team is open to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni through a tryout process. Email jesse.varsalone@umgc.edu or visit the team webpage to learn more.
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 concentration 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.
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