Master of Science
Cloud Computing Systems
Cloud Computing Systems
Master of ScienceAT A GLANCE
- 36 credits
- Transfer up to 6 credits
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
TUITION
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
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Earn a Hands-On Cloud Computing Degree
Gain skills and hands-on experience in some of today’s most advanced cloud technologies with an online cloud computing systems master’s degree from University of Maryland Global Campus. Network with classmates and learn from faculty working in the field as you prepare for leadership roles in the design of and transition to cloud-based systems. With online courses built for the working professional, UMGC also offers scholarships, financial aid, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education as affordable as possible.
This online master’s degree program curriculum is designed with input from industry leaders, resulting in up-to-date course content that is aligned to industry certifications in cloud and network computing. The program is built for individuals looking to advance their careers in cloud computing, network architecture, IT project management, and more, and will provide you with critical technical skills, as well as skills in management and communication.
- Courses
- Requirements
- Sequence
- Accelerated Pathway
Total Credits Required: 36
- Required Foundation Course: 6
- Required Core Courses: 24
- Required Capstone Course: 6
Introductory Course
- DCL 600
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, CCS 610)
- (6 Credits, CCS 625)
- (6 Credits, CCS 630)
- (6 Credits, CCS 640)
Capstone Course
- (6 Credits, CCS 670)
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 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
- 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 our overview of overall master's degree requirements for additional considerations.
Core Rules & Recommendations
- All courses must be taken in the order listed.
- You must complete each course with a grade of B or better to advance to the next course. The grade of C is not available for these courses.
- The courses in this program will have seven-day and 60-day options for the grade of Incomplete.
Accelerated Pathway
If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in cybersecurity technology, an accelerated pathway between UMGC undergraduate and graduate programs in cybersecurity allows you to earn 6 credits toward the following programs:
- Master's degrees in Master of Science in Cloud Computing Systems, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
- Graduate certificates in Cloud Computing and Networking, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation.
To be eligible for the pathway, you must enroll in a related graduate program within two years of completing Current Trends and Projects in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity (3 Credits, CMIT 495).
If eligible, you may be awarded credit for the introductory course in the specified graduate program—either Communicating, Problem-Solving, and Leading in Cybersecurity (6 Credits, CBR 600) or Decisive Thinking, Communicating, and Leading in Technology Fields (6 Credits, DCL 600T). You may only earn credit for one course through this accelerated pathway.
Total Credits Required: 36
- Required Foundation Course: 6
- Required Core Courses: 24
- Required Capstone Course: 6
Introductory Course
- DCL 600
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, CCS 610)
- (6 Credits, CCS 625)
- (6 Credits, CCS 630)
- (6 Credits, CCS 640)
Capstone Course
- (6 Credits, CCS 670)
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 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
- 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 our overview of overall master's degree requirements for additional considerations.
Core Rules & Recommendations
- All courses must be taken in the order listed.
- You must complete each course with a grade of B or better to advance to the next course. The grade of C is not available for these courses.
- The courses in this program will have seven-day and 60-day options for the grade of Incomplete.
Accelerated Pathway
If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in cybersecurity technology, an accelerated pathway between UMGC undergraduate and graduate programs in cybersecurity allows you to earn 6 credits toward the following programs:
- Master's degrees in Master of Science in Cloud Computing Systems, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
- Graduate certificates in Cloud Computing and Networking, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Cybersecurity Technology, or Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation.
To be eligible for the pathway, you must enroll in a related graduate program within two years of completing Current Trends and Projects in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity (3 Credits, CMIT 495).
If eligible, you may be awarded credit for the introductory course in the specified graduate program—either Communicating, Problem-Solving, and Leading in Cybersecurity (6 Credits, CBR 600) or Decisive Thinking, Communicating, and Leading in Technology Fields (6 Credits, DCL 600T). You may only earn credit for one course through this accelerated pathway.
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
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Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend academic and/or professional experience in information technology. If you need to improve your computing skills, we recommend you take ASC 605 before beginning this program. We recommend ASC 601 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.