Spring 2025
Semester Dates: January 27 to May 13, 2025
Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: Friday, February 7, 2025
Final Exams: May 15 to 21, 2025
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Summer 2025
Schedule of Classes Published: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Registration Begins: Monday, March 3, 2025
Summer Session I: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 (4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks)
Summer Session II: Monday, July 7, 2025 (4 and 6 weeks)
Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: See Summer Academic Calendar
*Summer Session courses may be 4, 6, 8, or 12 weeks. Review course details carefully when selecting courses.
Fall 2025
Schedule of Classes Published: Monday, March 24, 2025
Advanced Registration Begins: Monday, March 31, 2025
Registration for Newly Admitted Students Begins: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Non-Degree Registration Begins: Monday, August 18, 2025
Semester Dates: August 27 to December 9, 2025
Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Final Exams: December 11 -17, 2025
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Sample Part-time Plan
Assumes that SYST 669 Math and MATLAB is taken during the Winter term in the first year (if needed).
| Fall – Year 1 |
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| SYST 660: System Engineering Principles |
| Elective |
| Spring – Year 1 |
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| SYST 661: Systems Architecture & Design |
| SYST 662: System Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis |
| Fall – Year 2 |
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| SYST 663: Systems Implementation and Test |
| SYST 672: Decision and Risk Analysis |
| Spring – Year 2 |
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| Elective |
| Elective |
| Fall – Year 3 |
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| SYST 670: System Engineering Project |
| Elective |
At a Glance
Delivery
Hybrid
Online
Locations Offered
- UMBC Campus (Catonsville)
Average Completion Time
- 3 years (Master’s part-time)
- 1 year (Certificate part-time)
Credit Hours
- 30 (Master’s)
- 12 (Certificate)
Tuition & Fees
- MD & Regional Resident: $918 per credit
- Non-Resident: $1,450 per credit
Start Date
- Spring/Fall
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