Find the right UMGC degree, specialization, or certificate for your professional and educational goals. Use the compare option to decide between multiple programs of interest.
Management with Criminal Justice Management Concentration
Master's SpecializationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
In the online master’s in management concentration in criminal justice management at University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll obtain advanced knowledge of crime prevention, law enforcement, investigative forensics, and crisis management, as well as strong skills in business management. Learn to effectively manage large teams, departments, and bureaus across the criminal justice profession.
Program Highlights
- Design criminal justice programs
- Analyze threats and assess risks
- Conduct vulnerability studies
- Apply legal knowledge to criminal justice management
- Lead and manage organizations
- Communicate, report, and write professionally and effectively
Required Courses
Inital 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
- MGMT 630*
- (3 Credits, MGMT 640)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 650)
Alternate Course
- *(3 Credits, MGMT 610) and (3 Credits, MGMT 615) may be taken in lieu of MGMT 630.
Concentration Courses
- (3 Credits, CJMS 600)
- (3 Credits, CJMS 610)
- (3 Credits, CJMS 620)
- (3 Credits, CJMS 630)
- (3 Credits, CJMS 640)
- (3 Credits, CJMS 650)
- (3 Credits, CJMS 660)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, MGMT 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you to apply broad management principles to work in areas such as crime prevention, law enforcement, investigative forensics, and crisis management.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
If you lack a recent background in finance or accounting, you should take UCSP 620 before (3 Credits, MGMT 640). If you lack a recent background in statistics, you should take UCSP 630 before (3 Credits, MGMT 650). Taking UCSP 605 is recommended to help improve writing skills.
Academic Relationship
An articulation agreement between The Graduate School and UMGC's Undergraduate School allows students who completed their undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in criminal justice to reduce their total coursework for the graduate degree by up to 6 credits (two courses) and complete both degrees with a total of 150 credits of coursework.
The Graduate School will accept the following toward the completion of the MS in Management with a specialization in criminal justice management for a maximum of 6 credits:
- (3 Credits, CCJS 495) in lieu of (3 Credits, CJMS 600)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 497) in lieu of (3 Credits, CJMS 620)
The substitutions listed above are the only ones possible. Note that a minimum grade of B must be earned in each undergraduate course for the credits to be accepted at the graduate level. Eligible credits must have been completed no earlier than two years before the beginning of graduate studies. Admission requirements and time limits for degree completion apply to all applicants. Contact an academic advisor for details on eligibility.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and 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.
Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
With an online graduate certificate in digital forensics and cyber investigation from University of Maryland Global Campus, 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. Learn how to secure and validate digital evidence, recover and analyze digital artifacts, and report and present findings in legal settings.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, DFCS 605)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 615)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 625)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 635)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for a career as a cybersecurity first responder or cybercrime analyst.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend that you have recent work experience in information technology, computer networks, or databases.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
- All courses available online
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.
Business Administration
Master of Business AdministrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Earn an MBA entirely online in as little as 16 months for about $21,000. The online Master of Business Administration program at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed for busy professionals looking to gain the skills and knowledge that today’s employers need. Learn from faculty members who are active or former professionals in industry, government, and non-profit organizations and discuss course concepts with classmates who have a range of professional and life experiences. Earn a specialization in one of 10 key areas: cybersecurity management and policy; cybersecurity technology; data analytics; human resource management; finance; global business; marketing; nonprofit management; project management; or general management.
Course materials are available as no-cost electronic resources through UMGC's online classroom for most courses in this online program, so you can save money on textbooks. And, the GMAT is not required for admission!
Program Highlights
Gain knowledge: Apply knowledge of business administration and management by integrating and applying principles from key functional disciplines of business.
Lead ethically: Exemplify ethical leadership by making ethical business decisions while demonstrating leadership skills, teamwork, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Implement a plan: Create business strategy by conducting research, analyzing and interpreting findings, and implementing a business plan.
Generate ideas: Engage in innovative and critical thinking by generating and evaluating entrepreneurial ideas and formulating, evaluating, and implementing business solutions.
Solve problems: Make decisions and solve problems in a global context by framing business decisions in the context of a global environment.
Transform data: Transform data into insights by using data analytics and technological approaches to analyze information and make evidence-based decisions.
Communicate effectively: Formulate and deliver communications by communicating effectively in various settings to diverse stakeholders.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits. You’ll take 18 credits of core courses, 9 credits chosen from specialization areas, and a 3-credit capstone.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
- (3 Credits, MRKT 600)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 605)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 620)
- (3 Credits, FIN 610)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 610)
Elective/Specialization Courses
Take three 3-credit courses in one of our specializations (outlined under Select MBA Elective/Specialization Courses) for a total of 9 credits. We recommend you complete your core courses first, then your three specialization courses, before wrapping up with your capstone.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, BMGT 690)
Career Preparation
This online program is designed to help you prepare for management careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations. UMGC's online MBA program courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that today’s employers seek.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills as well as basic IT knowledge before starting the MBA program.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- Transfer up to 12 credits
- 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.