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Acquisition and Contract Management
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Choose one of University of Maryland Global Campus's affordable and valuable graduate certificates to develop skills and earn a credential that will help set you apart from the crowd. Whether you’re looking to develop new skills and or prepare for a leadership role, a graduate certificate can help you move ahead. Plus, you can complete a certificate in as few as 12 credits, with just one year of coursework!
If you complete a UMGC graduate certificate, you may be able to get a head start on a master’s degree. Contact an advisor to learn more.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
Take the following courses in the order listed:
Foundation Course
- DCL 600
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, ACM 610)
- (6 Credits, ACM 620)
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
IT: Systems Engineering
Master's ConcentrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Earn a career-focused online master’s degree in information technology with a concentration in systems engineering at University of Maryland Global Campus. This program is designed to give working professionals the chance to build expertise in a rapidly evolving field. Study in our convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are valued leaders in the field. Learn the newest industry standards with online courses that are constantly being updated. And gain knowledge that you can apply on the job from day one.
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
Concentration Courses
- (3 Credits, SYSE 610)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 620)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 625)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 630)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 640)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 650)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 660)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, SYSE 670)
Career Preparation
This systems engineering degree concentration is designed to help you prepare for IT careers in systems engineering in several professional contexts. The knowledge you’ll gain in this program are designed to translate to a number of industries, including companies and institutions in the public sector, the private sector, and the non-profit sector. Potential job titles include systems engineering project manager, engineering program manager, systems engineer, and automation engineer.
UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have a professional or educational background in a technical discipline, such as engineering or computer science. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Cybersecurity Technology
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Build career-focused computing skills and ensure the digital safety of your organization with an online bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity technology from University of Maryland Global Campus. Connect and network with similar-minded peers and learn from highly regarded faculty members who are experts in the field. Save time and money on your cybersecurity degree thanks to our variety of scholarship opportunities and our generous transfer credit policy. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Secure systems: Design, implement, and secure cyber systems and environments.
- Apply principles: Apply core cybersecurity principles to networking and secure systems.
- Assess risk: Assess, manage, and mitigate organizational cyber risk.
- Leverage AI: Leverage AI and emerging technologies in cyber practice.
- Build expertise: Demonstrate competencies aligned with cybersecurity industry certifications.
- Apply strategy: Apply business, strategic, and operational analysis in cybersecurity contexts.
- Demonstrate ethics: Demonstrate ethical, legal, and professional responsibility in cyber practice.
- Identify threats: Identify vulnerabilities through controlled exploitation and troubleshooting.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMSC 105)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 291)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 321)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 326)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 360)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 380)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 300)
Required Major Electives
Any four upper-level courses (12 credits) from ARIN, CMIT, CMSC, CSIA, or CYOP disciplines, provided prerequisites are met.
Capstone Course
(3 Credits, CMIT 495)
Career Preparation
This degree program is designed for mid-level professionals hoping to advance their careers in a high demand industry. A cybersecurity degree may help you qualify for cybersecurity jobs such as security engineer, systems administrator, solutions architect, Linux systems administrator, information security analyst, information systems manager, cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity engineer, and more.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.