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Accounting

The major in accounting combines theory and practice to help prepare you to analyze and report on the economic activities of organizations, developing skills in managerial accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and international accounting.

Accounting

The graduate certificate in accounting builds professional knowledge and cutting-edge technology skill sets in accounting, data analytics, and information systems, focusing on the skills needed to transform financial data into useful information for management decision-making.

Accounting and Financial Management

The graduate program in accounting and financial management can help you move toward organizational leadership positions, giving midcareer professionals the skills to make high-level decisions affecting an organization's current operations and financial future.

Accounting Foundations

The undergraduate certificate program in accounting foundations can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed for business transactions, including critical-thinking skills for analysis and reporting of the economic activities of an organization. Coursework can be applied to a BS in Accounting.

Accounting Information Security

The graduate certificate program in accounting information security focuses on developing synergistic knowledge and technology skill sets in accounting, data analytics, and information systems, building skills to manage accounting information systems and conduct fraud examinations.

Acquisition and Contract Management

The graduate program in acquisition and contract management prepares you for careers in government and commercial organizations, addressing challenges within government contracting for specialized acquisitions including services, research and development, and information technology.

Acquisition and Contract Management

The acquisition and contract management certificate program addresses many challenges faced by government contracting for specialized acquisitions, including services, research and development, and information technology contracts.

Advanced Management

The certificate program in advanced management is designed to help you build best practices to decision-making, problem-solving, and relationship building in real workplace scenarios, covering management principles and organizational dynamics for global, multicultural, and virtual organizations.

American Government and Political Processes

The certificate program in American government and political processes provides an in-depth study and analysis of the U.S. government, including its history, structure, and political culture, examining the three federal branches, bureaucracies, and state governments.

Applied Social Sciences

The certificate program in applied social sciences helps prepare you to apply social science tools and concepts to practical problems in communities, families, and the workplace, developing a deep understanding of social science concepts and skills to identify stakeholders and communicate evidence.

Applied Technology

The major in applied technology is designed to allow you to actively develop skills across different types of computing technologies, offering flexibility in credit options and course choices so you can apply knowledge from prior work experience and existing skills across multiple areas of technology.

Artificial Intelligence

The bachelor's degree program in artificial intelligence is designed to help you join the AI revolution with workplace-ready skills, with tracks in AI applications and AI developer based on employer profiles.

Artificial Intelligence Foundations

The certificate program in artificial intelligence foundations is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to lead AI initiatives within your organizations, tailored for nontechnical professionals and managers navigating the evolving landscape of AI.

Augmented and Virtual Reality Design

The augmented and virtual reality design certificate program helps provide you with entry-level skills for a career in these immersive technologies, exposing you to virtual reality design, augmented reality design, 3D game engines, user experience and interface design, and immersive design techniques.

Bioinformatics

The certificate program in bioinformatics, a blend of biology, computer science, and mathematics, can help prepare you to become a qualified bioinformatics professional for public- or private-sector organizations.

Biotechnology

The major in biotechnology combines laboratory skills and applied coursework with a biotechnology internship experience and upper-level study. The program has specific admission requirements you must meet before enrolling in required major courses.

Biotechnology

The Master of Science in Biotechnology, offered with concentrations in bioinformatics, biosecurity and biodefense, biotechnology management, and biotechnology regulatory affairs, is a Professional Science Master's degree program designated through the Council of Graduate Schools.

Business Administration

The MBA program can help you gain the skills desired by today's employers and learn to strategically manage an organization for growth and success, developing competencies in finance, marketing, human resources, strategy, and leadership.

Business Administration and Management

In the business administration and management major, you'll gain a well-rounded education that provides foundational, workplace-relevant management and leadership skills, organizational theory, and operational knowledge for for-profit, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations.

Business Analytics

The graduate certificate program in business analytics combines study in technical and business disciplines to help you become a powerful data analyst, learning how to manage and manipulate data and make strategic data-driven recommendations.

Clinical Mental Health Care

The certificate in clinical mental health care is designed to help prepare you for mental health service jobs that do not require licensure or credentialing, supporting work in direct and indirect client care activities under the supervision of a licensed professional across multiple clinical settings.

Clinical Professional Counseling

The Master of Science in Clinical Professional Counseling is designed for those seeking to become licensed practitioners in counseling-related employment, preparing counselors for community, business, and private practice settings through coursework and supervised field experiences.

Cloud Computing and Networking

The undergraduate certificate in cloud computing and networking is designed to equip you with the technical skills and expertise required to analyze an organization's cloud needs and to secure and maintain the cloud computing infrastructure and systems, with hands-on training in AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Cloud Computing and Networking

In the cloud computing and networking certificate program, you'll master the concepts underlying cloud computing, cloud services, and cloud applications and understand the benefits and risks associated with moving to cloud-based services.

Cloud Computing Systems

The graduate program in cloud computing systems equips you with the technical and management skills to effectively design, operate, and maintain cloud computing systems and help organizations transition to cloud-based solutions.

Communication Studies

Whether you're interested in journalism, public relations, business, or digital communications, you can build a firm base of knowledge in communication studies, learning to apply communication theories and best practices within ethical, legal, and financial parameters.

Computer Networking

A certificate in computer networking can supplement a bachelor's degree or help you build knowledge and experience in this in-demand field, ideal for those who want to work as network administrators, with hands-on training covering computer troubleshooting, networking, Cisco devices, and cloud technologies.

Computer Science

With a bachelor's degree in computer science, you'll be able to plan, design, and optimize computer software and hardware systems for commercial and government environments, building a foundation in programming languages, software development, complex algorithms, and graphics and visualization.

COMPUTER STUDIES

Crime Scene Investigation

The certificate in crime scene investigations is designed to provide the best practices associated with crime scene investigation, as well as the legal and ethical standards these practices are modeled after, with opportunities to develop specialized skills such as fingerprint analysis and classification.

Criminal Justice

The criminal justice curriculum is designed to provide you with an understanding of crime and criminal behavior, the roles of practitioners within the criminal justice system, and the critical-thinking and ethical decision-making strategies necessary to meet the professional demands of the field.

CyberAccounting

Using a collaborative cross-disciplinary approach, the graduate program in cyberaccounting helps you develop synergistic knowledge and technology skill sets in cyberaccounting, data analytics, and information systems for accounting positions with a cybersecurity focus.

Cyber Operations

In the cyber operations certificate program, you'll learn the essential aspects of cyber operations and related areas such as risk analysis, cyber defense, and cryptography, and how to detect and defend against vulnerabilities and intrusions.

Cyber Operations

The graduate program in cyber operations is an interdisciplinary technical program providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform critical cyber operations tasks, based on the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) recommendations.

Cyber Operations

The cyber operations major is designed to prepare you to detect breaches and collect and process systems to exploit targets of interest in a hands-on, lab-intensive program covering offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. UMGC was named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the NSA.

Cybersecurity Management and Policy

In the graduate certificate program in cybersecurity management and policy, you'll examine governmental and organizational responses to cybersecurity threats, assessing technical and organizational controls and creating policies and procedures to restore operations after a cyberattack.

Cybersecurity Management and Policy

In UMGC's bachelor's degree program in cybersecurity management and policy, you can prepare to become a leader in the protection of data, using a multidisciplinary approach drawing from management, law, science, business, technology, and psychology to protect critical cyber infrastructure and assets.

Cybersecurity Management and Policy

UMGC's graduate program in cybersecurity management and policy provides a full understanding of governance, risk, and compliance issues for busy professionals looking to advance their management careers in this fast-growing industry.

Cybersecurity Technology

The graduate certificate program in cybersecurity technology provides you with the most current knowledge and skills for protecting critical cyber infrastructure and assets, with concepts, real-world applications, and practical skills you can apply on the job.

Cybersecurity Technology

In UMGC's cybersecurity technology program, you'll learn the operational procedures and technologies to design, implement, administer, secure, and troubleshoot corporate networks while applying cybersecurity principles operationally, combining hands-on training with communication and general education skills.

Cybersecurity Technology

In the graduate cybersecurity technology program, you'll develop cybersecurity strategies using interpersonal and leadership skills as part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team to build, configure, monitor, maintain, and secure cybersecurity technology environments and operations.

Cyber Threat Hunting

This certificate program provides an introduction to the concept of cyber threat hunting, in which you'll learn fundamental techniques and methods for uncovering threats in a constantly shifting threat scenario. Coursework can be applied to a BS in Cybersecurity Technology.

Data Analytics

The certificate program in data analytics provides a valuable introduction to data science, in which you'll learn how to manage and manipulate data, create data visualizations, and use cutting-edge technology to make strategic data-driven recommendations. Coursework can be applied to a BS in Data Science.

Data Analytics

The graduate program in data analytics equips you with advanced skills to navigate the evolving landscape of data analysis, with a heavy focus on cutting-edge AI techniques, machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.

DATABASE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

Data Science

The major in data science is designed to meet the growing need for highly skilled professionals who can transform increasing amounts of data into actionable insights, providing hands-on experience with analytical tools and methods, data visualizations, machine learning, and AI.

Decision Support for Business

The certificate program in decision support for business focuses on building leadership skills in thinking creatively and strategically about both business administration and information systems in the workplace, exploring the foundations of leadership, management, marketing, finance/accounting, and information systems.

Digital Design

The digital design certificate program provides you with entry-level skills for a career in digital and computer graphics design, exposing you to elements of design, electronic publishing, image editing, illustration graphics, motion graphics, ethical and legal considerations, and design techniques.

Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

The digital forensics and cyber investigation program prepares you to meet the growing demand for investigative, leadership, and executive skills in analyzing and mitigating cybercrime, learning to identify, preserve, analyze, and present evidence for legal prosecution.

Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

In the digital forensics and cyber investigation certificate program, you'll examine the foundations of digital forensics and become familiar with industry-standard tools and procedures used in conducting forensics investigations related to cybersecurity.

Digital Health Leader

The digital health leader certificate program is designed to help prepare you to serve as a leader in advancing organizational maturity within health institutions through the use of digital tools, integrating medical equipment and biomedical engineering into hospital systems.

Digital Marketing

The digital marketing certificate comprehensively covers the key digital marketing skill areas, including search engine optimization, social media marketing, customer relationship marketing, email marketing, and digital analytics. The program has been accredited by the Digital Marketing Institute.

Distance Education and E-Learning

In UMGC's Master of Distance Education and E-Learning (MDE) program, you'll learn management strategies and gain the practical experience needed to design and lead distance education programs and prepare for mid- and senior-level management roles in the field.

Drones and Autonomous Systems

The drones and autonomous systems certificate program is designed to provide you with knowledge and information you can apply to a career in a multitude of industries and organizations using drone technology, offering an overview of applications, terms and definitions, and history and background.

East Asian Studies

UMGC's East Asian studies major provides an overview of the history, economics, politics, culture, and languages of the East Asian region, including China, Korea, and Japan. It is ideal for those who live or work in East Asia or interact with people from East Asian countries.

English

A major in English at UMGC offers a solid base of critical thinking on which to build a career or further graduate study, honing in-demand skills in research and writing that have wide application in the job market.

Environmental Health and Safety

In UMGC's environmental health and safety program, you'll learn to implement evidence-based professional practices to support a safe and healthy work environment.

Environmental Management

The Master of Science in Environmental Management program prepares you to implement effective ecosystem-based environmental management in an integrated global environment, and is designated a Professional Science Master's degree program through the Council of Graduate Schools.

Finance

In UMGC's bachelor's degree program in finance, you'll develop the expertise to apply finance theory to real-world situations, combining a foundation in the principles of business, economics, and accounting with an in-depth focus on financial tools and financial management through case studies.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE AREA STUDIES

FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Fundamentals of Workplace Health and Safety

The certificate program in fundamentals of workplace health and safety introduces you to the field of environmental health and safety and provides continuing professional development opportunities for workers in related fields. Coursework can be applied to a BS in Environmental Health and Safety.

GENERAL AND LIBERAL STUDIES

General Studies

The Associate of Arts in General Studies allows you to pursue your own personal, educational, and career goals by developing an interdisciplinary course of study. The associate degree incorporates core competencies that build toward and support both associate and bachelor's degrees.

General Studies

The bachelor's degree program in general studies allows you to take an active role in designing your educational experience through a flexible curriculum while maximizing your ability to transfer previously earned credit, with a focus on your specific interests and areas of study.

Gerontology and Aging Services

In the gerontology and aging services program, you'll gain a foundation in the physiological, psychological, social, and health aspects of aging, coupled with an understanding of programs, services, and policies, and hands-on experiences in the aging services sector.

GERONTOLOGY AND AGING STUDIES

Global Health Management

The graduate certificate in global health management is designed to help you formulate global health services policies, improve quality of care and service delivery within different national health systems, and manage global health programs.

Graphic Communication

UMGC's graphic communication major is a portfolio-intensive program that can help you master the skills and technology needed to compete in today's rapidly changing visual arts and communication environment as a graphic designer, manager, or communications specialist.

Healthcare Administration

The master's degree program in healthcare administration is designed to develop leaders in the field, providing expert knowledge, management skills, and professional development to seize career opportunities in an era of rapid healthcare transformation.

HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Health Information Management and Data Analytics

The certificate program in health information management and data analytics is designed to help equip you with knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system and the skills needed for healthcare organizational management, including methods of collecting, storing, retrieving, and processing healthcare data. It is accredited by CAHIIM.

Health Information Management and Technology

The health information management and technology program is taught by healthcare technology professionals and helps you develop the expertise to oversee the complex coordination of your organization's health information management needs.

Health Services Management

A major in health services management can provide you with grounding in the core knowledge and competencies for effective management in the dynamic healthcare environment, ideal for entry-level and midcareer professionals.

History

A major in history offers a solid base of critical thinking on which to build a career or further graduate study. UMGC brings nearly two decades of experience in teaching history in an online environment.

Homeland Security

The UMGC homeland security program is uniquely designed to provide you with an understanding of the homeland security sector, covering international and domestic terrorism, emerging technologies, cyber threats, infrastructure protection, emergency preparedness and response, and strategic planning.

HOMELAND SECURITY LEADERSHIP

Homeland Security Management

In the graduate certificate program in homeland security management, you'll gain practical experience in performing security risk assessments, planning for and managing risk and operational recovery, and developing strategies to protect people, facilities, and critical infrastructure.

HR People Analytics

The HR people analytics certificate program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of human resource functions, with a data-driven approach that involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting HR data to measure the impact of HR metrics and make effective business decisions.

Humanities

A major in humanities offers a solid base of critical thinking on which to build a career or further study, broadening your understanding of cultural and intellectual heritage while offering tools to use that knowledge in the real world.

Human Resource Management

The human resource management certificate program can help provide the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to advance and skills you can apply on the job right away, learning to resolve workplace problems via conflict management and develop programs for rewarding employees.

Human Resource Management

With a degree in human resource management, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of human resource functions such as resource planning; recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation; training and career development; labor relations; and performance appraisal and rewards programs.

Informatics

The graduate certificate program in informatics gives you a strong foundation in all major categories of IT management and can help you develop advanced skills in networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions.

INFORMATION ASSURANCE

Information Technology

The Master of Science in Information Technology is offered with concentrations in database systems technology, homeland security management, informatics, project management, software engineering, and systems engineering.

INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHI

Instructional Technology

In the instructional technology program, you'll learn advanced skills in curriculum and instruction, technology integration, and leadership in P-12 education, aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards.

Instructional Technology Integration

In the instructional technology integration certificate program, you'll learn advanced skills in curriculum and instruction, technology integration, and leadership in pre-K through grade 12 education.

Laboratory Management

UMGC's program in laboratory management is unique in Maryland, helping you prepare to coordinate the activities that contribute to a well-ordered laboratory by combining an in-depth study of scientific concepts and procedures with hands-on laboratory management practice.

Leadership and Ethics

The certificate program in leadership and ethics is designed for business managers, organizational leaders, entrepreneurs, legal professionals, and individuals seeking to become effective leaders, examining thoughtful and responsible leadership, ethics, leadership theory and practice, and organizational culture.

Leadership and Management

The graduate certificate program in leadership and management is designed to provide you with the skills and leadership ability to navigate a variety of workplaces, gaining a foundation in organizational and management theory as well as skills in decision-making, communication, and strategic planning.

Learning Design and Technology

In the learning design and technology certificate program, you'll apply learning theory, emerging technologies, and contemporary design models to design, create, and publish effective online courses.

Learning Design and Technology

The graduate program in learning design and technology helps you gain the skills and competencies to use emerging technologies, learning analytics, and learning theory to design adaptive and personalized online learning experiences.

Legal Studies

The legal studies curriculum is designed to provide you with a background in contemporary American civil and criminal law, legal systems and institutions, and legal theory and practice, developing skills in fact identification and analysis, legal research and writing, and field-related digital competence.

Long-Term Care Administration

The long-term care administration certificate program is designed to help prepare you for administrative and managerial positions in various long-term care settings, providing an in-depth examination of the U.S. healthcare delivery system throughout the continuum of care.

Machine Learning

The certificate program in machine learning combines study of methods and software tools to develop predictive models and artificial intelligence solutions, helping prepare you for in-demand positions such as machine learning engineer, artificial intelligence specialist, and data scientist.

Management

The certificate in management can help you gain knowledge and skills by focusing on fundamental concepts of business management and leadership, problem-solving, and effective data communication strategies. Coursework can be applied to a BS in Business Administration and Management.

Management

The Master of Science in Management is offered with concentrations in accounting, criminal justice management, emergency management, financial management, homeland security management, human resource management, intelligence management, interdisciplinary studies in management, marketing, and project management.

Management: Community College Policy and Administration

The Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration is designed for college faculty and administrators who aspire to lead effectively and advance in administrative careers, offering exceptional scholarship, intimate cohorts, online courses, short residencies, and dissertation support.

MANAGEMENT (DM)

Management Information Systems

The bachelor's degree program in management information systems is well suited for those looking to move into a management position in information systems and bridge the gap between an organization's functional users and technical developers.

Management Information Systems

The management information systems certificate program provides you with entry-level skills for a career in information systems, especially helpful if you are looking to move into a management position and bridge the gap between an organization's functional users and technical developers.

Marketing

The major in marketing offers an introduction to the fundamental concepts and strategies of successful marketing management, designed to provide understanding of how to identify, retain, and grow profitable customer segments and develop integrated marketing communication tools in domestic and global markets.

Multicultural Marketing

The graduate certificate program in multicultural marketing can help you adopt innovative strategies to give your business a competitive edge in a culturally diverse marketplace, equipping you with marketing concepts and theories and their real-life application.

Nursing (RN to BSN)

If you are a registered nurse, the RN to BSN program at UMGC offers a pathway for professional and career advancement, expanding your competencies in leadership, community/public/population health, quality improvement, patient safety, informatics, and research. The program has specific admission requirements.

Political Science

With a major in political science, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of U.S. government and global politics, analyzing political structures, theory, and problems, and learning to interpret complex political problems in both the public and private sectors.

Project Management

The undergraduate project management certificate program can help prepare you for supervisory and midlevel management positions involving project management and team management, learning to bring a project full cycle from development to completion using a variety of tools.

Project Management

The graduate certificate program in project management allows you to develop advanced business management skills while building expertise for professional certification in project management, aligned with certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Psychology

UMGC's bachelor's degree program in psychology will help prepare you for graduate study or a multitude of careers, building a knowledge base of theory, research, and practice in psychological sciences along with quantitative skills, communication proficiencies, and analytical reasoning.

Public Safety Administration

The public safety administration curriculum is designed to provide you with a foundation of knowledge and expand your understanding of the unique aspects of administration in the field of public safety, including professional and legal frameworks, risk management, and ethical decision-making.

Public Safety Executive Leadership

This certificate is designed to develop the executive leadership skills needed to succeed in the public safety professional environment, of benefit to current and future public safety officials at the federal, state, and local government levels as well as the private sector.

PUBLIC SAFETY LEADERSHIP

Social Science

In UMGC's bachelor's degree program in social science, you'll gain a breadth of knowledge through interdisciplinary study encompassing perspectives from anthropology, behavioral sciences, gerontology, psychology, and sociology, with the opportunity to focus closely on one of these fields.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Spanish for Business and the Professions

Through the certificate program in Spanish for business and the professions, you'll benefit from a combination of language and professional study that builds a foundation to enhance your resume and prepare you to work and communicate in a variety of Spanish-speaking environments.

Strategic Communications

In the strategic communications certificate program, you'll gain proficiency in strategic communications planning, learning how to conduct research, identify publics, and develop messages that stimulate engagement.

Strategic Communications

The graduate program in strategic communications is designed to help prepare you for leadership positions in public relations and related communications fields, developing communications team management and leadership skills for midcareer professionals.

Strategic Human Resource Management

The graduate certificate program in strategic human resource management is designed to help you gain practical, management-level experience in the theory, research, knowledge, and procedures used by HR executives, generalists, and specialists.

Sustainable Value Chain

The sustainable value chain major provides an examination of ways to improve the interrelated elements of the various processes associated with the creation and delivery of a product or service. With an emphasis on sustainability, the interdisciplinary program integrates several functional areas of business.

Systems Engineering

The graduate certificate program in systems engineering helps you gain the skills to apply traditional and modern life-cycle models, techniques, and tools in the specification, design, development, and deployment of complex systems.

Teaching Cybersecurity

The graduate certificate in teaching cybersecurity is intended for preservice and current high school teachers, providing a standardized and rigorous program for cybersecurity education aligned with the National Cybersecurity Teaching Academy (NCTA) coalition.

Transformational Leadership

The Master of Science in Transformational Leadership is designed for students with military experience who want to build on and maximize their leadership training and skills to transition to corporate, nonprofit, or government organizations.

Vulnerability Assessment

The vulnerability assessment certificate program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to examine software for embedded vulnerabilities and learn techniques to identify such flaws in software. Coursework can be applied to a BS in Cyber Operations.

Watershed Management

The certificate program in watershed management is designed to help prepare you for careers with government agencies and industry, consulting, and nongovernmental organizations implementing watershed and stormwater management programs with a focus on design principles.

Web and Digital Design

You can follow your interests and prepare for a career in digital design with UMGC's bachelor's degree program in web and digital design, learning to create digital works using industry-standard software and gaining hands-on experience in web design, virtual reality, augmented reality, multimedia, animation, and graphic design.

Web Design

The web design certificate program provides you with entry-level skills for a career in web design, exposing you to responsive web design, industry best practices, cascading style sheets (CSS), HTML5 coding, content management systems, and JavaScript technologies.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The certificate program in women, gender, and sexuality studies provides an interdisciplinary study of gender and sexuality, examining how these concepts differ across cultures and through time with an eye toward understanding the diversity of expressions in contemporary society.