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IT: Software Engineering
Master's Concentration

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.


Gain hands-on experience and advance your career in a growing and fast-paced field with an online master’s degree in information technology with a concentration in software engineering from University of Maryland Global Campus. Learn from our knowledgeable faculty as you prepare for leadership roles in the implementation of large-scale projects. With online courses built for the working professional, UMGC also offers scholarships for eligible students, financial aid, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education as affordable as possible.

Program Highlights
  • Apply your skills: Apply current and emerging software standards, practices, and methods.  
  • Create a plan: Create a software development plan and requirement specifications.  
  • Use modern tools: use current techniques, and modern software engineering processes and tools.  
  • Design solutions: Design and implement solutions that meet customer requirements.  
  • Build user interfaces: Apply the principles of usability and accessibility to design.  
  • Remove software defects: Apply current validation and verification practices to remove defects. 
  • Learn project management: Apply project management techniques to manage a complex project.  
  • Communicate with stakeholders: Communicate with audiences in a variety of professional contexts. 
Required Courses

This program requires a total of 30 credits.

Core Course (Information Technology) 

  • (3 Credits, ITEC 640) 

Concentration Courses (Software Engineering) 

  • (3 Credits, SWEN 603) 
  • (3 Credits, DBST 651) 
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 646) 
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 656) 
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 645) 
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 647) 
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 651) 
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 661) 

Capstone Course 

  • (3 Credits, SWEN 670) 
Career Preparation

The software engineering program is designed to help you lead a successful software development team and provide value to organizations in the implementation of large-scale software-intensive projects. At t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, you can network and learn from professionals who currently work in the field. Our graduates may enter roles such as senior software engineer, software developer, software quality assurance engineer, and systems development leader.

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

The software engineering concentration is designed for students with a degree and/or professional experience in software development and programming languages. Strong writing skills are also encouraged. 

Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
  • $555 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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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IT: Systems Engineering
Master's Concentration

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.


Earn a career-focused online master’s degree in information technology with a concentration in systems engineering at University of Maryland Global Campus. This program is designed to give working professionals the chance to build expertise in a rapidly evolving field. Study in our convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are valued leaders in the field. Learn the newest industry standards with online courses that are constantly being updated. And gain knowledge that you can apply on the job from day one. 

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Required Courses

This program requires a total of 30 credits.

Core Courses 

  • (3 Credits, ITEC 630) 
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 640) 

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  • (3 Credits, SYSE 610) 
  • (3 Credits, SYSE 620) 
  • (3 Credits, SYSE 625) 
  • (3 Credits, SYSE 630) 
  • (3 Credits, SYSE 640) 
  • (3 Credits, SYSE 650) 
  • (3 Credits, SYSE 660) 

Capstone Course 

  • (3 Credits, SYSE 670) 
Career Preparation

This systems engineering degree concentration is designed to help you prepare for IT careers in systems engineering in several professional contexts. The knowledge you’ll gain in this program are designed to translate to a number of industries, including companies and institutions in the public sector, the private sector, and the non-profit sector. Potential job titles include systems engineering project manager, engineering program manager, systems engineer, and automation engineer. 

ºÚÁÏÉçÇø courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers. 

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

We recommend you have a professional or educational background in a technical discipline, such as engineering or computer science. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.

Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
  • $555 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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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Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation
Master of Science

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.


Advance in your career with an online master’s degree in digital forensics and cyber investigation from University of Maryland Global Campus. This career-relevant online master’s degree program may help provide you with the key skills employers are seeking. Study in a convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who have hands-on working experience in the cybersecurity industry. Access course materials that are available as no-cost electronic resources for most courses in this program, so you can save money on textbooks. Start gaining knowledge you can apply on the job right away and apply today! 

Program Highlights
  • Communicate effectively: Communicate clearly in writing and speaking, meeting expectations for content, purpose, organization, audience, and format.
  • Make decisions: Use mathematical information, operations, and quantitative analyses to solve problems and inform decision-making.
  • Follow procedures: Interpret and follow laws, policies, procedures, and governance in digital forensic and incident response situations.
  • Use digital tools: Demonstrate the appropriate use of multiple digital forensic tools and technologies in a variety of criminal and security breach situations and in preparing reports and presenting findings.
  • Design strategies: Design and implement strategies for proper seizure, evidence handling, investigation, analysis of digital artifacts, preparation of reports, and presentation of findings.
  • Apply ethical frameworks: Apply proper professional, legal, and ethical frameworks to govern forensic activities in local, national, and global environments.
  • Assess information: Assess information architecture for potential security threats and evidentiary value.
  • Obtain knowledge: Obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to master various functions of cybersecurity technology, including tools and systems.
Required Courses

This program requires a total of 30 credits. You’ll take 15 credits of core courses, 12 elective credits, and a 3-credit capstone.

Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, DFCS 605)
  • (3 Credits, DFCS 615)
  • (3 Credits, DFCS 625)
  • (3 Credits, DFCS 635)
  • (3 Credits, DFCS 645)

Elective Courses

Take four 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation Elective Courses) for a total of 12 credits.

Capstone Course

  • (3 Credits, DFCS 690)
Career Preparation

This program is designed to help prepare you for work in government organizations, the private sector, and law enforcement agencies in the areas of computer and digital crime. Potential job titles within specific digital forensics and cyber investigation careers include cyber defense forensics analyst, cyber defense incident responder, systems security analyst, law enforcement/counterintelligence forensics analyst, and information security analyst.

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

We recommend having a background in computing and programming for this program. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.

Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
  • $694 per credit (in-state)
  • $694 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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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