University of Maryland Global Campus's online IT degree and certificate programs can help you gain the practical skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of jobs.
Meet Our Online IT and Computer Science Students and Alumni
Our information technology and computer science students are gaining the skills they need to succeed, thanks to their UMGC education.
This program has been extremely valuable for me from a practical perspective…. I found some significant opportunities and closed some gaps.
Jude O'Sullivan
Vice President of Operations, Carolina West Wireless
Businesses want to know how can you help them achieve their objectives more effectively. These [experiences I've gained at UMGC] are a clear demonstration to employers that you are able to use the skills you've acquired.
Alfred Jones
Computer Networks and Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree
When I first started attending UMGC, I knew nothing about computer programming. It was a very intimidating subject, and I wasn’t confident about learning the subject. UMGC made the process easy, with knowledgeable teachers and relevant assignments. I am now confident in my ability to program and sometimes use the programming at work also.
Tim Roudebush
Systems Administrator, NASA
Computer Science Bachelor's Degree
Expand Your Network with Student Clubs
Meet students with similar interests, gain leadership skills, keep up-to-date with industry trends, and network by joining one of UMGC's information technology clubs and organizations.
Computing Club
Available To: Any graduate or undergraduate student, alumni, faculty or staff member with an interest in computing, information technology, cybersecurity, and related fields.
About the Organization: The Computing Club aims to create a dynamic environment where members can work collaboratively, share innovative ideas, enhance their career-readiness, and gain marketable experience in their respective fields.
Membership Information: Join the Computing Club's virtual community. Membership is free.
Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Type: Honor society
Available To: Undergraduate and Graduate
About the Club:
Upsilon Pi Epsilon is the international honor society for the computing and information disciplines. Formed in 1967, the purpose of Upsilon Pi Epsilon is to promote the computing and information sciences and to encourage the enhancement of knowledge in the field. Upsilon Pi Epsilon is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in the computing and information disciplines.
General Eligibility Requirements:
Membership is by invitation only. Inductions are held during the spring and fall semesters only.
Undergraduate Eligibility Requirements:
Membership is open to students majoring in one of the computing disciplines. Students must have completed at least 45 credit hours towards their degree, including 30 or more credits at UMGC (in graded coursework) and at least 15 credits from information technology and computer science courses. Students need to have a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher and a GPA of 3.5 or higher in all coursework taken from the information technology and computer science courses.
Graduate Eligibility Requirements:
Membership is open to graduate students pursuing a master's degree in cybersecurity management and policy, cybersecurity technology, data analytics, or digital forensics and cyber investigation; a master's degree in information technology with a specialization in database systems technology, informatics, information assurance, software engineering, or telecommunications management; or a legacy master's degree in cybersecurity. Students must have completed at least 18 credits towards their degree at UMGC, with a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher.
Email:
upe@umuc.edu