Industry Snapshot
This program is designed to help you prepare for management careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations in areas including team leadership, project supervision, and creation and implementation of business solutions.
Natalie G., Willingboro, NJ
6.7M
Project Management Professionals
There are over 6.7 million project management-oriented professionals in the United States as of 2017.
Project Management Institute | “Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027” | 2017
Accreditations
Industry Accreditation
University of Maryland Global Campus has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Further information on student achievement is available in the Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.
Additional Program Information
- Experience Recommended for Success
- Student Organizations
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills. We recommend (0 Credits, ASC 601) if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills. If you need to improve your computing skills, we recommend you take (0 Credits, ASC 605).
American Marketing Association, UMGC Chapter
The UMGC Chapter of the American Marketing Association provides members of all majors with exposure to experiences in the marketing industry through professional growth opportunities, leadership development, and academic recognition. Undergraduate students who are interested in joining should complete the AMA|UMGC Chapter Application or visit the chapter’s Facebook group to learn more.
Society for Human Resource Management, UMGC Chapter
The UMGC Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management provides opportunities to network with other students, staff, and faculty who are currently working in or are interested in entering the human resource field. It is available to undergraduate and graduate students. To join, please fill out the UMGC SHRM Chapter form. Students may also join SHRM nationally at the student rate via the SHRM website (the UMGC SHRM Chapter number is 5578). UMGC students and alumni are also welcome to join the UMGC SHRM Chapter Facebook group. For more information, please email umgcshrm@umgc.edu.
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills. We recommend (0 Credits, ASC 601) if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills. If you need to improve your computing skills, we recommend you take (0 Credits, ASC 605).
American Marketing Association, UMGC Chapter
The UMGC Chapter of the American Marketing Association provides members of all majors with exposure to experiences in the marketing industry through professional growth opportunities, leadership development, and academic recognition. Undergraduate students who are interested in joining should complete the AMA|UMGC Chapter Application or visit the chapter’s Facebook group to learn more.
Society for Human Resource Management, UMGC Chapter
The UMGC Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management provides opportunities to network with other students, staff, and faculty who are currently working in or are interested in entering the human resource field. It is available to undergraduate and graduate students. To join, please fill out the UMGC SHRM Chapter form. Students may also join SHRM nationally at the student rate via the SHRM website (the UMGC SHRM Chapter number is 5578). UMGC students and alumni are also welcome to join the UMGC SHRM Chapter Facebook group. For more information, please email umgcshrm@umgc.edu.
FAQs
UMGC offers rolling admissions and flexible start dates for your convenience. If you hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited degree-granting university or college, you qualify for graduate admission at the master's degree or graduate certificate level. Learn more about graduate admission requirements at UMGC.
The value of your investment in your education will depend on several factors unique to you as an individual. An online MBA from UMGC can help you gain the skills and abilities desired by today’s employers—from finance and accounting to business analytics and marketing—and learn how to strategically manage a data-driven organization for growth and success. At UMGC, you can complete an MBA entirely online in 18 months for about $25,000.
As an accredited institution backed by the University System of Maryland, UMGC offers respected online degrees in many career-relevant fields including business administration. In fact, UMGC has received a specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
An online MBA from UMGC will help you learn how to strategically manage a data-driven organization for growth and success. Many of our students pursue an MBA to improve their business skills with the intention of starting a business or taking a current business to the next level. Additionally, UMGC offers students the opportunity to join several clubs including the Entrepreneurship Club (eClub), where you can learn about the benefits, risks, and challenges of entrepreneurship.
At UMGC, you can complete an MBA entirely through online courses in 18 months.
At UMGC, you can complete an MBA entirely online in 18 months for about $25,000. Plus, all online course materials are available as no-cost electronic resources through UMGC's online classroom, so you won’t have to pay for a single textbook.
Choosing to complete my MBA at UMGC will help me succeed as I transition from active-duty service to reserves and also give me an edge up on managing my own business.
Kemi A., Yuma, AZ, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
