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Online IT Master's Degree
Homeland Security Management

Information Technology with Homeland Security Management Specialization
Master's Specialization
AT A GLANCE
  • 36 credits
  • Transfer up to 12 credits
  • All courses are available online
  • Select on-site and hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $336 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

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Combine advanced IT skills with homeland security coursework that can help you prepare to protect critical infrastructure.

The  master’s degree in information technology with a homeland security management concentration at University of Maryland Global Campus will help prepare you for a leadership role in protecting against natural and human-made threats to our national security. Gain practical skills for performing security risk mitigation; planning for and managing operational disaster relief and recovery; and developing strategies to protect people, facilities, and information-dependent critical infrastructure.

Total Credits Required: 36

  • Required Core Courses: 12
  • Required Specialization Courses: 21
  • Required Capstone Course: 3

Initial Requirement

  • (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
    (to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

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.

Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, ITEC 610)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 640)

Concentration Courses

  • (3 Credits, HSMN 610)
  • (3 Credits, HSMN 625)
  • (3 Credits, HSMN 630)
  • (3 Credits, INFA 660)
  • (3 Credits, BSBD 641)
  • (3 Credits, EMAN 620)

Capstone Course

  • (3 Credits, HSMN 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

Total Credits Required: 36

  • Required Core Courses: 12
  • Required Specialization Courses: 21
  • Required Capstone Course: 3

Initial Requirement

  • (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
    (to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

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.

Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, ITEC 610)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 640)

Concentration Courses

  • (3 Credits, HSMN 610)
  • (3 Credits, HSMN 625)
  • (3 Credits, HSMN 630)
  • (3 Credits, INFA 660)
  • (3 Credits, BSBD 641)
  • (3 Credits, EMAN 620)

Capstone Course

  • (3 Credits, HSMN 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

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

If you lack a recent background in finance or accounting, you should take UCSP 620. If you lack a recent background in statistics, you should take UCSP 630. Taking UCSP 605 is recommended to improve writing skills.

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