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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.
Take three graduate 3-credit courses in any of the following disciplines: biotechnology, criminal justice management, emergency management, finance management, homeland security management, information assurance, information technology, instructional technology, intelligence management, or nonprofit management.
(3 Credits, MGMT 686) can fulfill one of these course requirements.
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 bachelor’s degree in finance, human resource management, management information systems, or marketing at UMGC, an accelerated pathway between UMGC's graduate and undergraduate degree programs in that field may allow you to reduce your total coursework for this program.
This information is for students who enroll in the 2025–2026 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.
In today’s interconnected world, where companies are expected to master a variety of workflows and challenges, employers are looking for professionals with a broad knowledge base and the skills to tackle any problem that might arise. This online program is designed to help you develop multidisciplinary, career-relevant skills in project management, business development, workflow management, and process improvement.
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 management careers in almost any modern setting. The skills you gain in this program translate to most industries in the public and private sectors. Potential job titles include product manager, business development manager, and executive director. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
As you work through our career-relevant curriculum, your instructors will assign projects that may help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In the past, students have been able to complete the following course projects:
Gain insight from our faculty and delve deeper into a range of topics, including how to build an effective career as a project manager, as well as the traits that make up a good leader.
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An online master's degree in management with a concentration in interdisciplinary studies in management is a 36-credit program that covers topics like human resources, project management, marketing, and information systems for managers. Graduates may be well-prepared for a number of careers in human resources, project management, and more.
UMGC's online master's degree in management with a concentration in interdisciplinary studies in management is a 36-credit program with courses offered year-round. Depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer, you can expect to graduate in as little as two years.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online master's degree in management with a concentration in interdisciplinary studies in management follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships 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.
You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online master's degree in management with a concentration in interdisciplinary studies in management program at UMGC. However, we do recommend you have a recent background in finance or accounting, as well as statistics. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
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