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Management Information Systems
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The management information systems certificate program at University of Maryland Global Campus provides you with entry-level skills for a career in information systems. It is especially helpful if you are looking to move into a management position in information systems and bridge the gap between an organization’s functional users and technical developers.
Program Highlights
- Build your skills: Study the cybersecurity principles and strategies critical to an enterprise's cybersecurity program.
- Learn the fundamentals: Gain entry-level skills and knowledge for a career in information systems.
- Gain hands-on knowledge: Study hardware, software, and network components of computer systems and their interrelationships.
- Analyze strategies: Analyze business strategies and learn how technology solutions enable strategic outcomes.
- Apply knowledge: Study IT organizations, management of IT strategy, and factors in IT decision-making.
- Enhance your skills: Utilize business intelligence and data analytics techniques to support decision-making.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CSIA 300)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 301)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 310)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 370)
- IFSM 330
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you gain entry-level skills and knowledge for a career in information systems.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 8
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $ 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.
Advanced Management
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Successful managers today require a strong balance of managerial skills and the relationship-building soft skills to manage those who are completing the work. The undergraduate certificate program in advanced management at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to help you build expertise by applying best practices to decision-making, problem–solving, and relationship-building in real workplace scenarios. The curriculum covers management principles and organizational dynamics for today’s global, multicultural, and virtual organizations.
Program Highlights
- Create a management plan: Develop decision matrices, balanced scorecards, and performance reviews.
- Apply management skills: Promote communication, ethical behavior, and quality performance.
- Understand business processes: Learn about process improvement, federal contracting, and decision-making.
- Hone interpersonal skills: Employ self-reflection and mindfulness of individual and cultural differences.
- Support the workforce: Assess and develop performance measures, feedback, and coaching.
- Use best practices: Research, plan, and develop processes that ensure organizational performance.
Required Courses
Take the following four required courses:
- (3 Credits, BMGT 160)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 484)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 317)
Choose two courses from the following:
- (3 Credits, ACCT 301)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 305)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 335)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 365)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 380)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 464)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 465)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 496)
- (3 Credits, DATA 200)
- (3 Credits, FINC 330)
- (3 Credits, FINC 331)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 300)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 302)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 367)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
- (3 Credits, MRKT 310)
Career Preparation
This certificate program is designed to help you gain management expertise through a broad and flexible course of study.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $ 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 Information Systems
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Management information systems are a critical part of the strategic decision-making process in virtually all of today's public and private organizations. Developed by chief information officers and other high-level IT professionals, the bachelor’s degree in management information systems from University of Maryland Global Campus is well-suited for those looking to move into a management position and bridge the gap between an organization's functional users and its 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 Courses: 33
- Minor and Elective Courses: 46
- General Education Courses: 41
Required Major Courses
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 301)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 304)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 300)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 310)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 311)
- IFSM 330
- (3 Credits, IFSM 370)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 438)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 461)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 495)
Related Required Course
The following required course may be applied to general education or elective requirements.:
- (3 Credits, CMSC 105)
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.