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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Professional Programs Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The deadline for applicants to apply for the following programs for the fall semester is on August 1: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiotechnology\n\n\n\nCommunity Leadership\n\n\n\nCybersecurity\n\n\n\nData Science\n\n\n\nEngineering Management\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurship\, Innovation\, and Leadership\n\n\n\nGeographic Information Systems\n\n\n\nHealth Information Technology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProject Management\n\n\n\nSoftware Engineering\n\n\n\nSystems Engineering\n\n\n\nTESOL\n\n\n\nTechnical Management\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll application materials – including letters of recommendation and transcripts – must be submitted by August 1 to be considered for admission. \n\n\n\nPlease review visit each program’s How to Apply page for application and admission requirements.  Please note that some of these programs have an earlier deadline for international applicants. Please review the complete list of Professional Programs Application Deadlines for all program deadlines. \n\n\n\nApply Now or visit the Graduate School Admissions website for more information.
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/fall-2026-professional-programs-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,College Teaching & Learning Science,Community Leadership,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dates and Deadlines,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Geographic Information Systems,Health Information Technology,Integrated Product Development & Manufacturing,Learning & Performance Technology,MA in Education,Project Management,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management,UMBC Campus
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SUMMARY:Free Graduate Application Week
DESCRIPTION:During the week of May 27 through June 3\, UMBC is waiving the $50 application fee for graduate master’s and doctoral programs. Free Graduate Application Week is open to all domestic and international graduate degree seeking applicants and will end on June 3. \n\n\n\nSign up to receive your reminder and waiver code
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/free-graduate-application-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Community Leadership,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dates and Deadlines,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Geographic Information Systems,Health Information Technology,I-O Psychology,International Student Events,MA in Education,Main Featured,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 I-O Psychology Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to apply for the Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Organizational Consulting programs for the fall semester is on May 1. All application materials – including letters of recommendation and transcripts – must be submitted by May 1 to be considered for admission. \n\n\n\nPlease review visit each program’s How to Apply page for application and admission requirements. \n\n\n\nApply Now or visit the Graduate School’s Admissions website for more information.
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/fall-2026-i-o-psychology-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines,I-O Psychology,Organizational Consulting,Prospective Students,Shady Grove
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SUMMARY:Maryland Bionetworking Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our bioscience-focused networking event series designed to highlight the area’s unique life science ecosystem and to promote interactions between its diverse stakeholders.   \n\n\n\nSponsored and organized by the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County (UMBC) at the Universities at Shady Grove\, the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR)—a joint partnership between the University of Maryland and NIST— and the University of Maryland\, Baltimore (UMB)\, this event brings together scientists from academia\, government\, and industry for an evening of science\, networking\, and conversation. \n\n\n\nThe keynote speaker will be Dr. Patrick Hanley\, Chief and Director of Cellular Therapy at Children’s National\, where he will present Translating Cell and Gene Therapies Targeting Cancer and Viral Infections to Patients. \n\n\n\nThis in-person evening event will consist of a networking social with refreshments\, followed by a talk at the Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (BSE) Education Facility at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville. Registration is free and required. \n\n\n\nRegister for the Maryland Bionetworking Summit!
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/maryland-bionetworking-summit-9/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Current Students,Prospective Students,Shady Grove
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SUMMARY:Mock Cyberattack Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Step into action and get a firsthand look at a mock cyberattack. You’ll get a close look at how security teams respond in real time—from spotting threats to making quick decisions under pressure. Along the way\, you’ll see the kind of practical\, applied learning that powers UMBC’s cyber programs. This session helps you build real skills\, understand the flow of a cyber incident\, and get a feel for the collaborative problem-solving our students practice every day. If you’re curious about cybersecurity or exploring your next academic step\, this is a great way to experience what learning at UMBC looks like. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/the-mobile-security-playbook-protection-in-the-digital-age-2/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Dual Campus,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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SUMMARY:Data Science Research: Graduate Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Get an inside look at the work UMBC’s data science students are doing to tackle real-world questions with analytics\, coding\, and creative problem-solving. You’ll hear about projects that show how data can drive smarter decisions across industries\, and you’ll get a feel for the hands-on\, collaborative learning that shapes UMBC’s data science programs. Whether you’re new to the field or exploring your next academic move\, this is a great way to see what our students are building—and what you could be part of. \n\n\n\nAs a special incentive\, you will be eligible to receive a $50 application fee waiver to submit your application for admission. In order to receive the waiver\, event attendance and completion of a post-event survey are both required. \n\n\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/data-science-research-graduate-student-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Data Science,Dual Campus,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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SUMMARY:Accelerated Professional Programs Information Session
DESCRIPTION:As you begin to think ahead to graduation\, you might be considering graduate school. UMBC offers an accelerated program that allows current undergraduate students to double-count credits in their last two undergraduate years toward both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This program saves you time and tuition\, and you can also earn a graduate certificate. \n\n\n\nCurrent UMBC juniors and seniors are invited to attend our virtual Accelerated Professional Graduate Programs Information Session to learn about the accelerated tracks and the admission process for UMBC’s professional graduate programs in Catonsville\, MD\, and in Rockville\, MD\, at The Universities at Shady Grove. Ensure that you’re interested in one of our listed professional graduate programs before registering. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/accelerated-professional-programs-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Health Information Technology,I-O Psychology,Integrated Product Development & Manufacturing,Main Featured,Project Management,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management,UMBC Campus
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SUMMARY:Perspectives from I-O Psychology Students and Alumni (Virtual Panel)
DESCRIPTION:Join our virtual panel to hear from current students and alumni of UMBC-Shady Grove’s Industrial-Organizational Psychology Graduate Program. Panelists will introduce you to the benefits of earning a master’s degree in the field and share how the program has impacted their personal and professional lives. You will also have the opportunity to meet the program director and to ask any questions you might have about the program and the I-O psychology profession. \n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/perspectives-from-i-o-psychology-students-and-alumni-virtual-panel/
CATEGORIES:I-O Psychology,Organizational Consulting,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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SUMMARY:The Mobile Security Playbook: Protection in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:In today’s digital landscape\, mobile devices are the primary gateway to corporate and personal data\, making them a critical target for cyber threats. This session explores the evolving risks associated with mobile platforms\, including insecure applications and device management challenges\, and highlights best practices for securing smartphones. Participants will gain practical insights into mobile security with regulatory compliance frameworks to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience.Secure your spot and register today. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/the-mobile-security-playbook-protection-in-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Dual Campus,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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SUMMARY:2026 PTCMW-UMBC-Blacks in I/O Psychology Career Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join the Personnel Testing Council of Metropolitan Washington (PTCMW)\, the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) I/O Psychology Graduate Program\, and Blacks in I/O Psychology for a career panel and networking event. Panelists will share their defining experiences as I/O Psychologists and offer career advice to students and early career professionals. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDejannae Lang\, Blacks in I/O Psychology\n\n\n\nBilly Duck\, Advanced Drainage Systems\, Inc.\n\n\n\nJohn Agosta\, Federal Government\n\n\n\nCraig Haas\, HumRRO\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Alec Campbell\, PTCMW President\, AON \n\n\n\nLocation: Room 5308 in the Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Teaching Facility (BSE\, Building IV) at UMBC Shady Grove AND Virtual (via Zoom) \n\n\n\nNotes: Registration closes at 10am EST on Tuesday\, February 17th.Parking voucher information will be sent out with event registration.Questions? Email Coleman Gentry (vp@ptcmw.org) \n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/2026-ptcmw-umbc-blacks-in-i-o-psychology-career-panel/
CATEGORIES:I-O Psychology,Organizational Consulting,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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SUMMARY:UMBC Professional Programs International Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual information session for international prospective graduate students. If you are an international student looking to earn your professional master’s degree or a graduate certificate from UMBC\, then this event is for you.Secure your spot and register today to: \n\n\n\n\nReceive information and ask questions about the University and our Professional Programs as you prepare to begin your studies in the U.S.\n\n\n\nHear from our Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) team to learn more about its mission to support you\, as well as current students and alumni reflecting on their student experience.\n\n\n\n\nMeet and greet with our Graduate Program Directors from our Catonsville and Shady Grove campuses to learn more and ask questions about your program of interest. \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE: Only the following professional graduate programs will be participating and highlighted at this event: \n\n\n\n\nBiotechnology\n\n\n\nCommunity Leadership\n\n\n\nCybersecurity\n\n\n\nData Science\n\n\n\nEngineering Management\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurship\, Innovation\, and Leadership\n\n\n\nGeographic Information Systems\n\n\n\nHealth Information Technology\n\n\n\nIndustrial/Organizational Psychology\n\n\n\nSoftware Engineering\n\n\n\nSystems Engineering\n\n\n\nTechnical Management
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/umbc-professional-programs-international-information-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Community Leadership,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Geographic Information Systems,Health Information Technology,I-O Psychology,Integrated Product Development & Manufacturing,International Student Events,MA in Education,Main Featured,Open House,Organizational Consulting,Project Management,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management,Training and Talent Development,UMBC Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T235959
DTSTAMP:20251215T165757Z
CREATED:20251215T164842Z
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SUMMARY:Free Graduate Application Week
DESCRIPTION:During the week of January 11\, UMBC is waiving the $50 application fee for graduate master’s and doctoral programs. Free Graduate Application Week is open to all domestic and international graduate degree seeking applicants and will end on January 17. \n\n\n\nSign up to receive your reminder and waiver code
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/free-graduate-application-week/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Community Leadership,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dates and Deadlines,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Geographic Information Systems,Health Information Technology,I-O Psychology,International Student Events,MA in Education,Main Featured,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T235959
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CREATED:20250925T173305Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Professional Programs Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The deadline for applicants to apply for the following programs for the fall semester is on December 1: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiotechnology\n\n\n\nCollege Teaching and Learning Science\n\n\n\nCommunity Leadership\n\n\n\nCybersecurity\n\n\n\nData Science\n\n\n\nEngineering Management\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurship\, Innovation\, and Leadership\n\n\n\nGeographic Information Systems\n\n\n\nHealth Information Technology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntegrated Product Development and Manufacturing\n\n\n\nLearning and Performance Technology\n\n\n\nMaster of Arts in Education\n\n\n\nProject Management\n\n\n\nSoftware Engineering\n\n\n\nSystems Engineering\n\n\n\nTESOL\n\n\n\nTechnical Management\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll application materials – including letters of recommendation and transcripts – must be submitted by December 1 to be considered for admission. \n\n\n\nPlease review visit each program’s How to Apply page for application and admission requirements.  Please note that some of these programs have an earlier deadline for international applicants. Please review the complete list of Professional Programs Application Deadlines for all program deadlines. \n\n\n\nApply Now or visit the Graduate School Admissions website for more information.
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/spring-2026-professional-programs-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,College Teaching & Learning Science,Community Leadership,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dates and Deadlines,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Geographic Information Systems,Health Information Technology,Integrated Product Development & Manufacturing,Learning & Performance Technology,MA in Education,Project Management,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management,UMBC Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T110000
DTSTAMP:20250930T171424Z
CREATED:20250929T161707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T171424Z
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SUMMARY:Database Security: Access Control By
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the IT and cybersecurity basics of database security. Mr. Gini Khalsa\, technical advisor for the IRS\, will demonstrate how create\, select\, update\, and delete (CRUD) roles apply to databases and why they are important. \n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/database-security-access-control-by/
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Cybersecurity,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20251013T144831Z
CREATED:20251013T144828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T144831Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Bionetworking Summit
DESCRIPTION:Network and socialize with fellow biopharma\, academic\, and government professionals at our Maryland Bionetworking Summit—a bioscience-focused series designed to highlight our area’s unique life science ecosystem and to promote interactions between its diverse stakeholders. This in-person evening event will consist of a networking social with refreshments\, followed by a talk at the Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (BSE) Education Facility at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville. \n\n\n\nFeaturing keynote speaker Varnika Roy\, Vice President\, Manufacturing Science & Technology\, GSK\, presenting: Accelerating Sustainable Biologics Development Through Lifecycle Comparability. \n\n\n\nRegister for the Maryland Bionetworking Summit!
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/maryland-bionetworking-summit-8/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Current Students,Prospective Students,Shady Grove
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20250827T130329Z
CREATED:20250825T175603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T130329Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerated Info Session
DESCRIPTION:As you begin to think ahead to graduation\, you might be considering graduate school. UMBC offers an accelerated program that allows students to double-count credits in their last two undergraduate years toward both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This program saves you time and tuition\, and you can also earn a graduate certificate. \n\n\n\nJoin our virtual Accelerated Professional Graduate Programs Information Session to learn about the accelerated tracks and the admission process for UMBC’s professional graduate programs in Catonsville\, MD\, and in Rockville\, MD\, at The Universities at Shady Grove. Ensure that you’re interested in one of our listed professional graduate programs before registering. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/accelerated-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Health Information Technology,I-O Psychology,Integrated Product Development & Manufacturing,Main Featured,Project Management,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management,UMBC Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20250827T130411Z
CREATED:20250819T174526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T130411Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership and Manager Development in 2025 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Leadership requires the agility to navigate growing responsibilities. According to Gartner\, 75% of HR leaders say managers are overwhelmed\, and 70% report that current leadership programs are not preparing them for future challenges. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on November 5 to learn practical strategies to better support your organization’s managers and position your team for long-term success. You’ll also have the chance to hear from UMBC-Shady Grove’s graduate programs in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/leadership-and-manager-development-in-2025-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:I-O Psychology,Organizational Consulting,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured,Training and Talent Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20250825T142046Z
CREATED:20250825T142042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T142046Z
UID:10000257-1761156000-1761159600@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:AI Innovation: Data Science Students in the Field
DESCRIPTION:Wondering what kind of research opportunities you’ll have as a master’s student at UMBC-Shady Grove? Join our students and alumni who will be presenting their research on real life challenges and data science trends: \n\n\n\n\nAI-Driven Culinary Innovation: Leveraging LLMs to Develop a Chemically Aware Recipe Generation Model – Jennifer Giolitti and Kevin Smith\n\n\n\nApplications of Generative AI for Students with Learning Challenges – Feng Li\n\n\n\n\nDuring the virtual event\, you will also hear about the M.P.S. in Data Science from Program Director Dr. Ali Yousuf and have the chance to ask questions. \n\n\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/ai-innovation-data-science-students-in-the-field/
CATEGORIES:Data Science,Dual Campus,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20250930T171403Z
CREATED:20250929T161157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T171403Z
UID:10000264-1760781600-1760785200@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Privacy and Cybersecurity–AI Ethics Foundation for the Everyday User
DESCRIPTION:AI is becoming more embedded in our daily lives—making everyday tasks easier and improving how we track and manage our health. But as these technologies grow more powerful\, so do concerns about privacy and security. Join Ted Murphree\, Manager of Security and Privacy Compliance at an international law firm and adjunct professor at UMBC-Shady Grove\, to learn how everyday users can protect themselves from these risks. \n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/privacy-and-cybersecurity-ai-ethics-foundation-for-the-everyday-user/
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Cybersecurity,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T090000
DTSTAMP:20250730T173343Z
CREATED:20250730T163300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T173343Z
UID:10000247-1756886400-1756890000@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:UMBC Professional Programs International Information Session
DESCRIPTION:UMBC’s Professional Graduate Programs are proud to welcome students from around the world. If you’re an international student hoping to earn a professional master’s degree or graduate certificate from UMBC\, join our Fall 2025 International Info Session. \n\n\n\nDuring the event\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nHave a chance to ask questions about UMBC\, professional programs\, and the international student experience.\n\n\n\nExplore online\, hybrid\, and in-person program options at two locations in Baltimore and Rockville\, Maryland.\n\n\n\nHear advice from international students and alumni and learn their stories.\n\n\n\nGet the most up-to-date guidance about Visas and other policies from UMBC’s Center for Global Engagement.\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/umbc-professional-programs-international-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Community Leadership,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Geographic Information Systems,Health Information Technology,I-O Psychology,Integrated Product Development & Manufacturing,International Student Events,MA in Education,Main Featured,Open House,Organizational Consulting,Project Management,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management,Training and Talent Development,UMBC Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T235959
DTSTAMP:20250731T145133Z
CREATED:20241204T185044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T145133Z
UID:10000214-1755216000-1755302399@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Professional Programs Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The deadline for applicants to apply for the following programs for the fall semester is on August 1: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiotechnology\n\n\n\nCommunity Leadership\n\n\n\nCybersecurity\n\n\n\nData Science\n\n\n\nEngineering Management\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurship\, Innovation\, and Leadership\n\n\n\nGeographic Information Systems\n\n\n\nHealth Information Technology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntegrated Product Development and Manufacturing\n\n\n\nProject Management\n\n\n\nSoftware Engineering\n\n\n\nSystems Engineering\n\n\n\nTESOL\n\n\n\nTechnical Management\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll application materials – including letters of recommendation and transcripts – must be submitted by August 1 to be considered for admission. \n\n\n\nPlease review visit each program’s How to Apply page for application and admission requirements.  Please note that some of these programs have an earlier deadline for international applicants. Please review the complete list of Professional Programs Application Deadlines for all program deadlines. \n\n\n\nApply Now or visit the Graduate School Admissions website for more information.
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/fall-2025-professional-programs-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,College Teaching & Learning Science,Community Leadership,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dates and Deadlines,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Geographic Information Systems,Health Information Technology,Integrated Product Development & Manufacturing,Learning & Performance Technology,MA in Education,Project Management,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management,UMBC Campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T123000
DTSTAMP:20250825T143718Z
CREATED:20250528T193511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T143718Z
UID:10000240-1749038400-1749040200@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Paws & Pivot: ATS Demystified: How to Get Your Resume Past AI and Stand Out
DESCRIPTION:Watch the Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Rex Jarrett from UMBC’s Office of Professional Programs for ATS Demystified: How to Get Your Resume Past AI and Stand Out\, a webinar designed to help job seekers navigate the hidden world of applicant tracking systems (ATS). Participants will learn how these systems work\, why resumes get filtered out\, and how to tailor applications to get noticed. Whether you’re transitioning from a federal role or re-entering the workforce\, this session offers actionable tips\, tools\, and resume strategies to boost your chances of landing interviews in today’s competitive job market.. \n\n\n\nAbout Paws & Pivot:\n\n\n\nUMBC is committed to empowering individuals in the Baltimore and Washington metro areas impacted by recent workforce changes through our webinar series\, Paws & Pivot. This series provides a crucial platform for recently laid-off federal workers and other affected professionals to connect\, learn\, and thrive. Our expert-led sessions will focus on providing practical resources and fostering a community of practice centered on successful career transitions\, essential upskilling opportunities\, and leveraging available community support. \n\n\n\nVisit the Paws & Pivot webpage to sign up for reminders about upcoming webinars and to view recordings of previous events. \n\n\n\nLearn more about additional areas of support by visiting UMBC’s Resources for Displaced Federal Workers and Beyond.
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/paws-pivot-ats-demystified-how-to-get-your-resume-past-ai-and-stand-out/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,College Teaching & Learning Science,Community Leadership,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Geographic Information Systems,Health Information Technology,I-O Psychology,Integrated Product Development & Manufacturing,Learning & Performance Technology,MA in Education,Organizational Consulting,Paws & Pivot,Project Management,Shady Grove,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management,Training and Talent Development,UMBC Campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20250825T143756Z
CREATED:20250501T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T143756Z
UID:10000238-1748433600-1748437200@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Paws & Pivot: Updating CVs for Jobs in Biotech
DESCRIPTION:Watch the Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Mark Schenerman from UMBC-Shady Grove’s Biotechnology Graduate Program for Updating CVs for Jobs in Biotech\, a targeted webinar offering tips on how to tailor your CV to highlight relevant skills\, experience\, and achievements that stand out in this rapidly evolving field. \n\n\n\nAbout Paws & Pivot:\n\n\n\nUMBC is committed to empowering individuals in the Baltimore and Washington metro areas impacted by recent workforce changes through our webinar series\, Paws & Pivot. This series provides a crucial platform for recently laid-off federal workers and other affected professionals to connect\, learn\, and thrive. Our expert-led sessions will focus on providing practical resources and fostering a community of practice centered on successful career transitions\, essential upskilling opportunities\, and leveraging available community support. \n\n\n\nVisit the Paws & Pivot webpage to sign up for reminders about upcoming webinars and to view recordings of previous events. \n\n\n\nLearn more about additional areas of support by visiting UMBC’s Resources for Displaced Federal Workers and Beyond.
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/paws-pivot-updating-cvs-for-jobs-in-biotech/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Paws & Pivot
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T193000
DTSTAMP:20250314T153007Z
CREATED:20250214T192525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T153007Z
UID:10000228-1747243800-1747251000@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Meet the Program Director: Cybersecurity at Shady Grove Virtual Appointments
DESCRIPTION:Meet with UMBC-Shady Grove Cybersecurity Graduate Program Director Dr. Ben Shariati to discuss your future in cybersecurity. During your 15-minute one-on-one appointment\, you’ll gain insights into our cybersecurity graduate program and receive personalized guidance tailored to your goals.  \n\n\n\nShortly after scheduling your appointment\, you will be asked to share an unofficial transcript and resume to secure your spot and guide your conversation.  \n\n\n\nNote: This opportunity is for only prospective students who have not yet applied. \n\n\n\nView Available Appointment Times
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/meet-the-program-director-cybersecurity-at-shady-grove/2025-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Prospective Students,Shady Grove
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20250425T150436Z
CREATED:20250425T150434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T150436Z
UID:10000239-1747159200-1747166400@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Maryland Bionetworking Summit
DESCRIPTION:Connect with Maryland’s Bioscience Leaders! Join fellow professionals from biopharma\, academia\, and government at our Maryland Bionetworking Summit. Discover the unique life science ecosystem in our area\, forge new connections\, and explore UMBC’s M.P.S. in Biotechnology at The Universities at Shady Grove. \n\n\n\nThe keynote speaker will be Dr. Jeff Baker\, Senior Fellow of The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals\, where he will present “Notes from the Badlands: Deployment of Advanced Technologies in Real World Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing.” \n\n\n\nRegister for the Maryland Bionetworking Summit!
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/maryland-bionetworking-summit-6/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Current Students,Prospective Students,Shady Grove
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T235959
DTSTAMP:20241016T174930Z
CREATED:20220215T133034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T174930Z
UID:10000164-1746057600-1746143999@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 I/O Psychology Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to apply for the Industrial/Organizational Psychology\, Training and Talent Development\, and Organizational Consulting programs for the fall semester is on May 1. All application materials – including letters of recommendation and transcripts – must be submitted by May 1 to be considered for admission.  \n\n\n\nPlease review visit each program’s How to Apply page for application and admission requirements. \n\n\n\nApply Now or visit the Graduate School’s Admissions website for more information.
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/fall-2024-i-o-psychology-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines,I-O Psychology,Organizational Consulting,Prospective Students,Training and Talent Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20250314T153900Z
CREATED:20250314T153858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T153900Z
UID:10000229-1745658000-1745668800@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Generative AI Unleashed: From Basics to Building
DESCRIPTION:Explore the power of generative AI during this virtual workshop with UMBC-Shady Grove. From fundamentals to hands-on practice\, Data Science Program Director Dr. Ali Yousuf will guide interactive activities for all skill levels. Learn valuable applications of AI and see how UMBC’s graduate program in data science can help you advance in this growing field. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/generative-ai-unleashed-from-basics-to-building/
CATEGORIES:Data Science,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20250314T152148Z
CREATED:20250221T210405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T152148Z
UID:10000224-1744200000-1744203600@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Accelerated Professional Graduate Programs Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Current UMBC undergraduates: as you begin to think ahead to graduation\, you may be considering whether graduate school is in your near future. To help you get a jump-start on their master’s degree\, UMBC offers an accelerated program so that our current undergraduate students can double-count credits in their last two years of undergrad towards both their bachelor’s and master’s degree. This is an opportunity for you to save both time and tuition money while working to earn both degrees together. You can also earn a graduate certificate through the accelerated program. \n\n\n\nCurrent UMBC juniors and seniors are invited to attend our virtual Accelerated Professional Graduate Programs Information Session to learn how to apply for admission to the accelerated program for one of the professional master’s degree options offered at UMBC in Catonsville\, MD or at UMBC-Shady Grove in Rockville\, MD. Be sure that you’re interested in learning more about one of the master’s or graduate certificate programs listed here before registering. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/accelerated-professional-graduate-programs-information-sessions-4/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Health Information Technology,Integrated Product Development & Manufacturing,Main Featured,Project Management,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management,UMBC Campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000
DTSTAMP:20250314T153007Z
CREATED:20250214T192525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T153007Z
UID:10000227-1743096600-1743103800@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Meet the Program Director: Cybersecurity at Shady Grove Virtual Appointments
DESCRIPTION:Meet with UMBC-Shady Grove Cybersecurity Graduate Program Director Dr. Ben Shariati to discuss your future in cybersecurity. During your 15-minute one-on-one appointment\, you’ll gain insights into our cybersecurity graduate program and receive personalized guidance tailored to your goals.  \n\n\n\nShortly after scheduling your appointment\, you will be asked to share an unofficial transcript and resume to secure your spot and guide your conversation.  \n\n\n\nNote: This opportunity is for only prospective students who have not yet applied. \n\n\n\nView Available Appointment Times
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/meet-the-program-director-cybersecurity-at-shady-grove/2025-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Prospective Students,Shady Grove
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTSTAMP:20250305T182054Z
CREATED:20250221T205831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T182054Z
UID:10000223-1742925600-1742929200@professionalprograms.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Biotechnology at UMBC-Shady Grove: Student & Alumni Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Hear from current and former UMBC-Shady Grove students and discover where a degree in biotechnology can take you! At this virtual event\, you’ll gain insights from our students\, connect with alumni in the field\, and learn about program requirements from director Dr. Mark Schenerman. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/biotechnology-at-umbc-shady-grove-student-alumni-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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