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Online IT Master's Degree Informatics

IT: Informatics
Master's Concentration
DEGREE AT A GLANCE
  • 36 credits
  • Transfer up to 12 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION RATES
  • $534 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply

Strengthen your technical skills as you learn the business of IT.

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 concentration 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

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)

Concentration Courses

  • (3 Credits, SWEN 603)
  • (3 Credits, DBST 651)
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 645)
  • (3 Credits, INFA 610)
  • (3 Credits, IMAT 637)
  • (3 Credits, ISAS 650)
  • (3 Credits, IMAT 670)

  • (3 Credits, ITEC 610) must be taken in the first term of coursework.
  • You must complete 6 credits of core coursework before taking the first concentration course.
  • Currently, (3 Credits, IMAT 670) is not available during the summer term

General Master's Degree Requirements

  • You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
  • All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
  • Any transfer credits must have been earned within the above five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
  • Please review the overall master’s degree requirements for additional considerations.
Sequence Course
1 (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
2 (3 Credits, ITEC 610)
3 (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
4 (3 Credits, DBST 651)
5 (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
6 (3 Credits, SWEN 603)
7 (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
8 (3 Credits, ISAS 640)
9 (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
10 (3 Credits, INFA 610)
11 (3 Credits, IMAT 637)
12 (3 Credits, ISAS 650)
13 (3 Credits, IMAT 670)

Accelerated Pathway: Management Information Systems

If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with coursework in management information systems, an accelerated pathway between UMGC's graduate and undergraduate degree programs in this field may allow you to reduce your total coursework for this program by up to 6 credits.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024–2025 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

Master’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each master's degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all master’s degrees.

Program Highlights

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

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for work in all major areas of IT management, including networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions.

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Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.

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