UMBC’s applied graduate programs will put your career outlook into focus. Our students build applied knowledge through programs that focus on tomorrow’s innovations, growth, and success.
Claim Your Future.
We offer a broad array of professionally-focused master’s degree and certificate programs that address industry needs while anticipating future opportunities. Taught by highly-experienced practitioners and thought leaders in the field, students acquire the latest knowledge, skills, and preparation required to excel in the workplace.
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Two Locations & Online
Courses are designed to fit the busy schedule of the working professional and many are conveniently offered in hybrid & online formats and in-person at our Catonsville campus and The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, MD.
See Our Programs
Master’s
- Biotechnology
- Community Leadership
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Engineering Management
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership
- Geographic Information Systems
- Health Information Technology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Instructional Systems Development
- Learning and Performance Technology
- Master of Arts in Education
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Technical Management
Certificates
- All Certificates
- Biochemical Regulatory Engineering
- Biotechnology Management
- College Teaching & Learning Science
- Community Leadership
- Cybersecurity Strategy & Policy
- Cybersecurity Operations
- Data Science
- eLearning
- Engineering Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Geographic Information Systems
- Innovation
- Instructional Systems Development
- Instructional Technology
- Integrated Product Development and Manufacturing
- Leadership
- Learning and Performance Technology
- Organizational Consulting
- Project Management
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Training and Talent Development
Accelerated Programs for Undergraduates
Featured Events
Tuesday, October 10 at 6:00 pm
Join us for an overview of UMBC-Shady Grove's graduate degree options, a panel discussion with program alumni who are active in their industry, and an opportunity to interact one-on-one with program directors and current students.
Saturday, November 4 at 10:00 am
Join us for our upcoming in-person information session to explore how our professional programs can help you meet your goals, build your professional network, and equip you with the technical, leadership, and management skills that employers are looking for.
Unable to attend? See our full event listing for more opportunities to connect with us!