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Management Information Systems
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Learn marketable new skills and advance in your career with a Bachelor of Science in management information systems (MIS) from University of Maryland Global Campus. This comprehensive degree program may help provide you with career-relevant IT skills that can transfer over to most public and private companies.
As data and information gain a larger foothold in our digital world, organizations are searching for working professionals who can lead the teams responsible for maintaining a company’s data. This requires candidates who have both management and IT experience.
Developed by chief information officers and other high-level IT professionals, UMGC’s online management information systems degree program is well-suited for those looking to move into a position in information systems management and bridge the gap between an organization’s functional users and technical developers.
Program Highlights
- Evaluate, select, and apply analytical and measurement methods/tools and system development life-cycle methodologies to meet organizational needs
- Research, assess, recommend, select, and implement information technology that aligns with organizational needs, provides continuity, and meets business objectives
- Communicate effectively orally, visually, and in writing to determine stakeholders' business requirements, explain how the requirements will be met, and provide ongoing information
- Protect organizations‚ critical information and assets responsibly by integrating cybersecurity best practices and risk management throughout global enterprises
- Plan, execute, and evaluate technology solutions to achieve strategic goals by managing high-performing teams and projects
Required Courses
Total Credits Required: 120
- Required Major Core Courses: 33
- Required Major Capstone Course: 3
- General Education Courses: 41
- Elective Courses: 43
Required Major Courses
- IFSM 201
- IFSM 300
- (3 Credits, FINC 331)
- IFSM 304
- (3 Credits, CSIA 300)
- IFSM 310
- IFSM 311
- (3 Credits, DATA 330)
- IFSM 370
- IFSM 438
- IFSM 461
Required Major Capstone Course
- IFSM 495
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you to move into a management position in management information systems, systems analysis, information technology, project management, or information assurance.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and 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.
Computer Studies Certificate
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
An undergraduate certificate in computer studies provides you with an introduction to the entire field of computer and information science. It is a credential providing you knowledge in a specific skill area and may serve as a foundation toward an associate or bachelor's degree.
Program Highlights
Programming track (CMIS):
- Design, test, and debug algorithms to solve problems using pseudocode and C
- Create, implement, test, debug, and document object-oriented programs using Java
A+ Net+ track (CMIT):
- Evaluate, install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware components and operating systems
- Recognize the type of network design appropriate for a given scenario
Digital Media/Interactive Design track (CMST):
- Follow proven design theory in creating digital media for print, web, and mobile devices
- Design effective digital media from concept to final product
Required Courses
One Required Course:
- IFSM 201
One 9-credit Sequence:
Choose one 9-credit sequence from the following:
Programming Focus:
- (3 Credits, CMSC 105)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 115)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 215)
or
A+Net+ Focus
- (3 Credits, CMIT 202)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 291) or (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
or
Digital Media/Interactive Design Focus
- CMST 290
- CMST 295
- CMST 308 or (3 Credits, DATA 200) or any lower-level computing course or three 1-credit computing courses
Computer Studies-Related Courses (6 credits)
- Chosen from any CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, CSIA, DATA, or IFSM courses
Note: This information is for students who enroll in the 2025-2026 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
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and 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.
Computer Science
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Find success in a growing industry by earning an online bachelor's degree in computer science at University of Maryland Global Campus. Learn from experienced faculty members who are industry experts in the field. Build essential skills that can transfer over to a number of industries. And take charge of your learning experience by utilizing our convenient online courses and no-cost electronic resources. You can also save time and money with a variety of scholarship opportunities and our generous transfer credit policy. Get started today!
Program Highlights
- Analyze problems: Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Identify solutions: Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Make informed judgments: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgements in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Engage as a leader: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply theory: Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMSC 150)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 115)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 215)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 220)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 310)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 315)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 345)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 412)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 427)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 451)
Major Elective Courses
Take three courses (9 credits) chosen from a specified group of courses. We have outlined a set of elective course recommendations grouped by topic under Explore Elective Recommendations.
Capstone Course
(3 Credits, CMSC 495)
Related Required Courses
The following required courses (6 credits) may be applied to general education requirements:
- (3 Credits, CMSC 105)
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
The following required course (4 credits) may be applied to elective requirements:
(4 Credits, MATH 140)
Career Preparation
This degree program is designed to help you prepare for computer science careers in many industries, including data processing, healthcare, information security, finance, and more. Potential job titles include computer scientist, software engineer, database administrator, and computer systems architect.
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 previous professional programming experience or experience programming as a hobby.
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.