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Cloud Computing Systems
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Gain skills and hands-on experience in some of today’s most advanced cloud technologies with an online cloud computing systems master’s degree from University of Maryland Global Campus. Network with classmates and learn from faculty working in the field as you prepare for leadership roles in the design of and transition to cloud-based systems. With online courses built for the working professional, ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ also offers scholarships, 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
- Communicate effectively: Communicate clearly in writing and speaking, ensuring alignment with the content, purpose, and audience.
- Perform analyses: Apply logical processes and quantitative analysis to break down complex issues and make sound decisions.
- Lead a team: Collaborate with teams and individuals, applying leadership skills to achieve organizational objectives.
- Analyze needs: Analyze an organization's infrastructure needs to enhance processes, effectiveness, and strategy.
- Assess technology: Assess cloud and network technologies, including network protocols, cloud and network services, cloud deployment models, virtualization and other underlying technologies.
- Examine risk and compliance: Examine legal, regulatory, statutory, and compliance considerations and mitigate risks and security issues surrounding cloud adoption.
- Design infrastructure: Manage the processes involved in planning and design of a cloud infrastructure and implement cloud infrastructure design.
- Review operations: Oversee aspects of cloud infrastructure operation, maintenance, and disposition.
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.
Required Core CoursesÂ
- (3 Credits, CLCS 605)Â
- (3 Credits, CLCS 615)Â
- (3 Credits, CLCS 625)Â
- (3 Credits, CLCS 635)Â
- (3 Credits, CLCS 645)Â
Elective Courses
Take four 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Cloud Computing Elective Courses) for a total of 12 credits.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, CLCS 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for positions in cloud computing, computer network architecture, network and computer systems administration, IT project management, and computer systems analysis. At UMGC, you can work at your own pace, network with your peers, and learn from instructors who currently work in the field. Our graduates may enter roles such as cloud engineer, cloud architect, network engineer, solutions architect, cloud computing consultant, and more.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
For this program, we recommend academic and/or professional experience in information technology. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.Â
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $544 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ 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.
Cloud Computing & Networking
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Jumpstart your IT career with an online graduate certificate in cloud computing and networking from University of Maryland Global Campus. As you advance through this program, you can increase your industry marketability by learning career-relevant skills in app development, averting network security risks, designing cloud solutions, and more. Expand your knowledge base under the direction of experienced faculty members who bring their practical expertise to the classroom. You can also earn your certificate on your own schedule with our convenient online courses. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Communicate effectively: Communicate clearly in writing and speaking, ensuring alignment with the content, purpose, and audience.Â
- Perform analyses: Apply logical processes to analyze complex issues and make sound decisions.Â
- Learn to lead: Collaborate with teams and individuals, applying leadership skills, to achieve organizational objectives.Â
- Assess technology: Assess cloud and network technologies, including network protocols, cloud and network services, cloud deployment models, virtualization and other underlying technologies. Â
Required Courses
Required CoursesÂ
- (3 Credits, CLCS 605)Â Â
- (3 Credits, CLCS 615)Â
- (3 Credits, CLCS 625)Â
- (3 Credits, CLCS 635)Â
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for higher-level education in cloud computing and networking as well as entry-level or mid-level career paths in a variety of industries, including business, healthcare, law enforcement, and higher education. Build skills in organizational infrastructure alignment, cloud infrastructure solutions, cloud planning and design, cloud security analysis, and more.Â
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
You are expected to have a strong understanding of information technology, computer networks, databases, and the internet. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $544 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ 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.
Cybersecurity Management & Policy
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Stand out in the market by earning a Master of Science in cybersecurity management and policy at University of Maryland Global Campus. This career-relevant online master’s degree program will give working professionals the crucial skills that employers are looking for. Study in a convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are veterans in their industries. Access course materials that are available as no-cost electronic resources for most courses in this program, so you can save money on textbooks. And gain knowledge you can apply on the job right away!Â
Program Highlights
- Stay up-to-date: Understand local, state, and national cybersecurity laws and regulations.Â
- Apply cyber frameworks: Apply appropriate cybersecurity frameworks, models, standards, and controls.Â
- Manage cyber operations: Identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity-related risk.Â
- Protect company assets: Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents.Â
- Evaluate new technologies: Analyze the cybersecurity implications of new or emerging technologies.Â
- Create compliance programs: Establish and evaluate key cybersecurity governance processes and programs.Â
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, CMAP 605)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 615)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 625)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 635)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 645)
Elective Courses
Take four 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Cyber Management Elective Courses) for a total of 12 credits.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, CMAP 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for cybersecurity management careers in many professional contexts. The skills you gain in this program translate to a number of industries, including healthcare, finance, homeland security, information security, and many more. ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ 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
To be successful in this program, we recommend that students have a strong academic background in IT and familiarity with IT certifications. 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 ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ 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.
