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IT Master's Degree
Informatics

Information Technology with Informatics Specialization
Master's Specialization
AT A GLANCE
  • 36 credits
  • Transfer up to 6 credits
  • All courses are available online
  • Select on-site and hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $350 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

See our Tuition Rates page for details.

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Strengthen your technical skills as you learn the business of IT in an informatics specialization at UMGC Europe.

Build a strong foundation in all major categories of IT management, so you can take your career in any direction you choose. In the online IT master's specialization in informatics at University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll acquire the knowledge to become a valuable asset to any organization. Develop advanced skills in networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions.

Total Credits Required: 36

  • Required Core Courses: 15
  • Required Concentration Courses: 18
  • Required Capstone Course: 3

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

  • (3 Credits, ITEC 610)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 640)

Specialization Courses

  • (3 Credits, SWEN 603)
  • (3 Credits, DBST 651)
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 645)
  • (3 Credits, INFA 610)
  • (3 Credits, IMAT 637)
  • (3 Credits, IMAT 639)
  • (3 Credits, IMAT 670)

* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 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

  • UCSP 615 must be taken within the first 6 credits of study.
  • ITEC 610 must be taken in the first term of coursework.
  • You must complete 6 credits of core coursework before beginning specialization coursework.

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Evaluate Strategy
Determine if an acquisition strategy meets an organization’s strategic, fiscal, and technical objectives.
Learn New Techniques
Implement relational databases, applying techniques such as query optimization.
Know the Requirements
Create a software requirement document that is aligned with current industry standards.
Study Information Security
Formulate information security measures by performing risk assessments and other approaches.
Design & Build Websites
Build dynamic websites that contain a variety of media and interactive components.
Manage Projects
Learn to manage a software project on time and within budget, solving conflicts as they arise.

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Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

Taking UCSP 605 is recommended to help improve writing skills.