Student Organizations
IEEE Student Chapter at UMGC (Technology & Computing)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)-UMGC student chapter provides members with experience and growth opportunities in the field of technology and computer science through various events such as seminars and competitions. In addition, this chapter also provides networking assistance to students by connecting them with professionals in various fields.
Current students can obtain an IEEE membership if they are enrolled at least half-time at UMGC in a program of study in an IEEE-designated field. The designated fields (as defined by IEEE) are engineering; computer sciences and information technology; physical sciences; biological and medical sciences; mathematics; technical communications; education; management; and law and policy.
The group also has an IEEE Student Branch at UMGC CareerQuest group that is open to any student, alumnus, staff member, or faculty member who is interested in supporting the chapter or attending chapter events.
Please email ieee@umgc.edu for more information.
FAQs
An online undergraduate certificate in computer networking is a certificate program you can complete quickly to develop and demonstrate fundamental computer networking skills and knowledge. At University of Maryland Global Campus, the certificate is an 18-credit program that can provide you with hands-on training in state-of-the-art computer technology and help prepare you for work as a network administrator for business, government, or nonprofit organizations. This program can help prepare you for several industry certification exams, and credits from this program can later be applied toward a bachelor's degree.
Undergraduate certificates are credentials you can earn quickly to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a particular area. The undergraduate certificate in computer networking is an 18-credit program you can complete in a year or less, depending on how many courses you take at a time and whether you have any applicable transfer credits.
The online undergraduate certificate in computer networking has competitively priced tuition rates, which are posted at the top of this page. Maryland residents pay the low in-state rate, and military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children pay the reduced military tuition rate. All students can benefit from our interest-free monthly payment plan, and our no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks also help make our programs more affordable.
Students don't need any specific background to enroll in and complete an online undergraduate certificate in computer networking at UMGC. Our undergraduate admission requirements are the only requirements for admission to this program.
No. Students who want to earn this certificate do not need to have any prior college credits or work experience.