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Management with Homeland Security Management Concentration
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
The online master’s in management concentration in homeland security management at University of Maryland Global Campus will prepare you for professional positions concerned with protecting the country against natural and human-made domestic and international threats such as terrorism, transnational crime, and cybercrime. In this program, you will learn about maintaining cybersecurity, transportation security, intelligence, civil liberties, emerging technology integration, international engagement, and private-sector partnerships and collaboration. You’ll attain the requisite knowledge and skills necessary for professional homeland security positions involving cybersecurity, risk and threat assessments, the design and management of operational disaster relief recovery, and the development of strategies essential to the protection of individuals, facilities, and critical infrastructure.
Program Highlights
- Tackle the five mission areas in homeland security as defined by the Department of Homeland Security
- Perform risk assessments
- Conduct resilience planning and preparedness for disaster response and recovery
- Apply risk methodologies to the energy industry
- Make decisions using statistics and financial information
- Use organizational theory, effectiveness measurement, and systems thinking
- Manage intercultural environments
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)
Alternate Course
- (3 Credits, MGMT 610) and (3 Credits, MGMT 615) may be taken in lieu of MGMT 630.
Concentration Courses
- (3 Credits, HSMN 610)
- (3 Credits, HSMN 625)
- (3 Credits, HSMN 630)
- INFA 660
- (3 Credits, BSBD 641)
- (3 Credits, EMAN 620)
- (3 Credits, HSMN 670)
Required Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, MGMT 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you to take a leadership role in protecting against natural and human-induced threats to homeland security.
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 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 homeland security 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 courses toward the completion of a specialization in homeland security within the MS in Management for a maximum of 6 credits:
- (3 Credits, HMLS 302) instead of (3 Credits, HSMN 610)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 408) instead of (3 Credits, HSMN 625)
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.
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.
Homeland Security Management
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Prepare for a dynamic career protecting critical infrastructure with an online graduate certificate in homeland security management from University of Maryland Global Campus. You'll gain practical experience in performing security risk assessments, planning for and managing operational recovery, and developing strategies to protect people, facilities, and critical infrastructure. Coursework covers issues in emergency management, cybersecurity, bioterrorism, and energy security, as well as business management.
Program Highlights
- Tackle the five mission areas in homeland security as defined by the Department of Homeland Security
- Perform risk assessments
- Conduct resilience planning and preparedness for disaster response and recovery
- Apply risk methodologies to the energy industry
- Make decisions using statistics and financial information
- Use organizational theory, effectiveness measurement, and systems thinking
- Manage intercultural environments
Required Courses
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
- (3 Credits, HSMN 610)
(must be taken as one of the first two credit-bearing courses in the program) - (3 Credits, HSMN 625)
- (3 Credits, HSMN 630)
- INFA 660
- (3 Credits, EMAN 620)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for management work in security risk assessments, operational recovery management, and strategy development to protect people, facilities, and critical infrastructure.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
This program is designed for midcareer professionals or those new to the field. We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills. We recommend UCSP 605 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.
Total Program Credits
15
Transfer Credits
Up to 3
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.