Accelerated B.S./M.S.

UMBC undergraduate students have the option of applying to the B.S./M.S. program in their junior or senior year and may take up to nine graduate credits that can be applied to both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students benefit by shortening the time to degree completion, experience the cost savings of taking graduate courses at undergraduate tuition rates, experience flexible learning options (some courses taught in evening or in hybrid format) and gain practical knowledge and skills.

For students who are eager to gain skills that will make them competitive candidates in the Cybersecurity job market, our accelerated B.S./M.S. program is the ideal solution. Gain the skills that employers are looking for while building a network of professional mentors and industry insiders, all at a fraction of the cost and in a fraction of the time that a traditional master’s would require.

Accelerated B.S./M.S. Cybersecurity Program Admissions Requirements

Our Accelerated B.S./M.S. programs are rigorous and demanding, so interested students should become familiar with the admissions and program requirements, which are outlined below.

• Must be a junior or senior at UMBC
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
• Must maintain satisfactory academic standing throughout the duration of your undergraduate degree.

Students from outside the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) are eligible to apply to the Accelerated Bachelor’s/M.S. CYBR program via the Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy option. If admitted, you may take CYBR 620, 621, 622, and/or 623 to begin your graduate cybersecurity studies while still an undergraduate student. Non-COEIT students who believe they are qualified to pursue more technical cybersecurity opportunities should contact the CYBR GPD to discuss their interests.

Click here to learn more about the Accelerated BS/MS application process