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Online Management Master's

Information Systems & Services

Management: Information Systems & Services
Master's Specialization
AT A GLANCE
  • 36 credits
  • Transfer up to 6 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $514 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $480 per credit (military)
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Next Session Starts
August 17

Learn how to integrate and use information systems to create value within your organization.

The online master’s in management specialization in information systems and services at University of Maryland Global Campus will teach you how to procure and use computer-based information systems for decision-making and organizational effectiveness. Learn how to integrate and use information systems to create value within your organization.

Total Credits Required: 36

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

  • (6 Credits, MGMT 630)
  • (3 Credits, MGMT 640)
  • (3 Credits, MGMT 650)

Specialization Courses

  • (3 Credits, ISAS 600)
  • (3 Credits, ISAS 610)
  • (3 Credits, ISAS 620)
  • (3 Credits, ISAS 630)
  • (3 Credits, ISAS 640)
  • (3 Credits, ISAS 650)
  • (3 Credits, IMAT 639)

Capstone Course

  • (3 Credits, MGMT 670)

  • (6 Credits, MGMT 630) or (3 Credits, MGMT 610) must be taken within the first 6 credits.
  • (3 Credits, MGMT 610) and  (3 Credits, MGMT 615) may be taken instead of (6 Credits, MGMT 630).
  • (3 Credits, MGMT 640) should not be attempted simultaneously with Statistics for (3 Credits, MGMT 650).
  • (3 Credits, ISAS 600) should be taken before any other ISAS courses.
  • You must complete 24 credits of program coursework, including all core courses, before enrolling in (3 Credits, MGMT 670).

Please note the following degree requirements:

  • You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
  • All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
  • Any transfer credits must have been earned within the five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.

Please review the overall master’s degree requirements for additional considerations.

General Master's Degree Requirements

  • You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
  • All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
  • Any transfer credits must have been earned within the five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.

Please review the overall master’s degree requirements for additional considerations.

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 any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.

Sequence Course
1 (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
2 (6 Credits, MGMT 630)
3 (3 Credits, ISAS 600)
4 (3 Credits, MGMT 640)
5 (3 Credits, ISAS 610)
6 (3 Credits, MGMT 650)
7 (3 Credits, ISAS 620)
8 (3 Credits, ISAS 630)
9 (3 Credits, ISAS 640)
10 (3 Credits, ISAS 650)
11 (3 Credits, IMAT 639)
12 (3 Credits, MGMT 670)
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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022–2023 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each master's degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all master’s degrees.
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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Apply Technologies
Apply modern and emerging technologies to help managers improve operational effectiveness.
Solve Problems
Use organizational theory, effectiveness measurement, and systems thinking to solve problems.
Utilize Technologies
Utilize technologies of decision-support systems and expert systems.
Design & Build Websites
Build dynamic websites that contain a variety of media and interactive components.
Develop Strategies
Develop strategies that leverage information technology to meet business objectives.
Study Outsourcing
Evaluate the impact of outsourcing information technology activities.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you to move into management positions that include responsibility for information systems.

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Information technology managers rank #2 in Best Technology Jobs and #12 in Best Jobs.
Source: U.S. News & World Report | "IT Manager: Overview" | 2020

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Additional Program Information

  • If you lack a recent background in finance or accounting, you should take (0 Credits, UCSP 620) before (3 Credits, MGMT 640).
  • If you lack a recent background in statistics, you should take (0 Credits, UCSP 630) before (3 Credits, MGMT 650).
  • Taking (0 Credits, UCSP 605) is recommended to help improve writing skills.

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