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CyberAccounting
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Stand out in the job market by earning a Master of Science in cyberaccounting at University of Maryland Global Campus. In this unique degree program, you’ll develop important skills in several career-relevant areas of study. Plus, with our convenient online courses and no-cost electronic resources in place of most textbooks, you can access the full online learning experience from any time and any place. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Apply principles: Apply the principles of information systems management and integration to private-sector organizations served by accounting professionals.
- Detect cyber threats: Apply administrative and technical security controls to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber attacks on financial data.
- Analyze risk: Apply cyberaccounting risk management techniques using the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) reporting framework.
- Use new tools: Propose tools, techniques, and technologies used in cyber forensic investigations, data analytics, and litigation involving financial information.
- Investigate fraud: Conduct a fraud investigation using tools and techniques recommended by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
- Conduct audits: Review financial statements and information systems using practitioner software and data analytics tools.
- Evaluate info security: Apply information assurance techniques such as testing, validation, verification, and certification.
- Evaluate processes: Synthesize business intelligence, data management, and analytics, and evaluate processes of IT governance, risks, and controls.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits.
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). 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.
Accounting Courses
- (3 Credits, ACCT 610)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 628)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 630)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 635)
Information Systems Security Course
- (3 Credits, INFA 610)
Integrated Accounting & Information Systems Security Courses
- (3 Credits, ACCT 618)
- ACCT 620
- ACCT 645
- ACCT 660
Capstone Course
- ACCT 690
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for careers in several professional contexts. Career growth opportunities exist in cyberaccounting, fraud and forensic accounting, IT auditing, cyber operations, and more. This program is designed to help you develop skills that translate to these and other related industries. Potential job titles include information system auditor, risk manager, director of compliance, accounting manager, and chief financial officer. 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
You are expected to have familiarity with Microsoft Excel. You should also have a recent background in accounting. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
- Program restrictions apply
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
Before enrolling in any graduate accounting course, you must do one of the following:
- Complete 15 credits of undergraduate accounting coursework, with a grade of C or better in each course. Upon submission of an official transcript, you may be accepted into the degree program with fewer than the required 15 credits of undergraduate accounting coursework, but you must complete that coursework before enrolling in your first graduate accounting course.
- Earn a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license as determined by a State Board of Accountancy. Upon submission of documentation and verification of your having earned a CPA license, you may enroll in a graduate accounting course.
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 Management and Policy
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Stand out in the market by earning a Master of Science in cybersecurity management and policy at University of Maryland Global Campus. This career-relevant online master’s degree program will give working professionals the crucial skills that employers are looking for.
UMGC’s cybersecurity management and policy master’s degree is perfect for busy professionals who are looking to advance their management careers in this fast-growing industry. Today’s employers need working professionals who have a full understanding of a company’s governance, risk, and compliance issues. This online program will expand your knowledge base and prepare you to fill that growing need.
Program Highlights
- Understand multinational compliance requirements for cybersecurity
- Apply risk analysis concepts and models to a variety of organizations
- Incorporate cybersecurity into numerous organizations, including healthcare and financial services organizations
- Create and establish cybersecurity frameworks in both the public and private sectors
- Develop complete cybersecurity incident response plans
- Play the role of a new chief financial officer tasked with performing a comprehensive analysis of a new S&P 500 company
- Present a paper to a chief executive officer
Required Courses
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, CMAP 605)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 615)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 625)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 635)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 645)
Elective Courses
Take four of the following 3-credit courses:
- (3 Credits, CMAP 655)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 660)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 665)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 685)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 686)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, CMAP 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare to join the management team in a public- or private-sector cybersecurity organization and develop and oversee cybersecurity policy. Potential career fields include cybersecurity and policy, data protection, and information security.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
If you do not have work experience in information technology, an IT academic background, or IT certifications, we strongly recommend you take ASC 605, ASC 609, and ASC 611. These courses will give you a foundation that will help you succeed in the program. We recommend ASC 601 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.
Total Program Credits
30
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.
Management: Accounting Concentration
Master's SpecializationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The online master's in management with an accounting concentration at University of Maryland Global Campus can help you move toward a position as a comptroller, managing partner, or senior accountant. Ideal for mid-career professionals, this program teaches you the skills you need to communicate financial information with high-level decision-makers, as well as advanced accounting knowledge.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
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
- MGMT 630
- (3 Credits, MGMT 640)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 650)
Concentration Courses
Complete the following five courses:
- (3 Credits, ACCT 610)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 611)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 613)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 618)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 628)
Take two of the following for a total of 6 credits:
- (3 Credits, ACCT 625)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 630)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 635)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 640)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, MGMT 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for an organizational leadership position in accounting.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
You are expected to have a recent background in finance or accounting, as well as statistics. You are also expected to be familiar with Microsoft Excel. Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
- Program restrictions apply
- Designed for Maryland CPA
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
Before enrolling in any graduate accounting course, you must do one of the following:
- Complete 15 credits of undergraduate accounting coursework, with a grade of C or better in each course. Upon submission of an official transcript, you may be accepted into the degree program with fewer than the required 15 credits of undergraduate accounting coursework, but you must complete that coursework before enrolling in your first graduate accounting course.
- Earn a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license as determined by a State Board of Accountancy. Upon submission of documentation and verification of your having earned a CPA license, you may enroll in a graduate accounting course.
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 is designed to help prepare students to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam and/or obtain initial licensure as a Certified Public Accountant in Maryland. To sit for the CPA Exam in Maryland, a candidate is required to have successfully completed 120 credits toward an accounting degree. Many other states, however, require candidates to successfully complete 150 credits prior to sitting for the CPA Exam.
To obtain initial licensure as a CPA in Maryland and most other states, a candidate is required to have successfully completed 150 credits. Maryland has additional requirements to obtain initial licensure as a CPA, not all of which can be fulfilled through education. Learn more about Maryland's requirements for initial licensure. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in their state.