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Computer Science
Bachelor of Science

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2021-2022 academic year.


Get in demand with an online bachelor's degree in computer science.

With an online bachelor’s degree in computer science from University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll learn how to plan, design, develop, and optimize computer software and systems for commercial and government environments. Designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, this versatile program provides students with opportunities for professional development and strong foundational skills in programming languages, software development, complex algorithms, database systems, and data structures.

What You'll Learn
Required Courses

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses: 36 Credits

  • CMIS 141
  • CMIS 242
  • CMIS 310
  • (3 Credits, SDEV 300)
  • CMSC 350
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 330)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 335)
  • CMIS 330
  • CMIS 320
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 430)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 451)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 495)

Related Required Courses

The following required courses may be applied to general education or elective requirements.

  • (4 Credits, MATH 140)
  • (4 Credits, MATH 141)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 150)
  • CMIS 102
Career Prepartion

This program is designed to help provide you with a foundation for a career in software architecture or engineering, application software design, or systems analysis, programming, or engineering in corporate organizations and government agencies.

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
90
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
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.

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Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2021-2022 academic year.


Protect crucial digital assets with a bachelor's degree in computer networks and cybersecurity.

In the online computer networks and cybersecurity bachelor's degree program, you'll learn the operational procedures and technologies to design, implement, administer, secure, and troubleshoot corporate networks while applying cybersecurity principles operationally. Plus, your coursework can help prepare you for several cybersecurity certification exams.

What You'll Learn
Required Courses

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses: 33 Credits

  • (3 Credits, CMIT 202)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 291)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 321)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 326)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 351)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 495)
  • Three upper-level courses (9 credits) chosen from the following:
    • Any upper-level CMIT courses
    • (3 Credits, CCJS 321).

Digital Forensics Focus

If you are interested in a career in digital forensics, you can take three of the following upper-level courses to satisfy the 9-credit requirement listed above:

  • (3 Credits, CCJS 321)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 424)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 440)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 460)
Career Prepartion

This program is designed to help you prepare for a career in network management, network security, systems administration, or cybersecurity threat analysis and management, whether you're new to the IT field or looking to move up to middle management.

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

No previous experience is needed.

Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
90
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
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.

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Cybersecurity Management and Policy
Bachelor of Science

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2021-2022 academic year.


Develop skills required to prepare for career growth in this nationally recognized program.

Prepare to become a leader in the protection of data with an online bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity management and policy from UMGC. This innovative program uses a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from fields such as management, law, science, business, technology, and psychology. Designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, the curriculum combines theories with real-world applications to provide you with skills for protecting critical cyber infrastructure.

What You'll Learn
Required Courses

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses: 33 Credits

  • (3 Credits, CSIA 300)
  • (3 Credits, IFSM 304)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
  • (3 Credits, CSIA 310)
  • (3 Credits, CSIA 350)
  • (3 Credits, CSIA 360)
  • (3 Credits, CSIA 413)
  • (3 Credits, CSIA 459)
  • (3 Credits, CMIT 425)
  • (3 Credits, CSIA 485)
Career Prepartion

This program is designed to help you develop skills to manage people and technologies required to protect information, information systems, and infrastructures including the nation's critical cyber infrastructures. It is ideal for students who want to leverage previous work experience to move into a team leader, supervisor, or management position within a corporate organization or government agency.

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

No previous experience is needed.

Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
90
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
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.

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