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Gain Cybersecurity Training with Career-Focused Skills

Prepare for a successful future by earning a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or certificate in cybersecurity at University of Maryland Global Campus. Get hands-on experience through the AI-driven virtual learning platform Multi-Dimensional Applied Relevant System (MARS), gain the skills to become an ethical hacker, and build cutting-edge knowledge through coursework designed by industry experts. With online and hybrid course options, an award-winning cyber competition team, and multiple industry connections, UMGC is a leader in cybersecurity education and training. At UMGC, you can

  • Earn credit for prior learning, work experience, and industry certifications so you can get your cyber credentials faster
  • Prepare for industry certification exams like CCNA, A+, Network+, Security+, and CISSP
  • Choose from affordable programs with reduced tuition rates for eligible servicemembers and their families
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Choose from Bachelor's, Master's, or Certificates in Cybersecurity

UMGC's continually updated curriculum incorporates programs with immersive learning and AI-enhanced experiences to give you real-world experience and skills you can apply to the workforce right away. Choose from bachelor's degrees, master’s degrees, and certificates that are designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to specialize in the cybersecurity field of your choice.

  • Bachelor’s degrees: We offer bachelor's degrees in cybersecurity technology, cybersecurity management and policy, and cyber operations.
  • Master’s degrees: We offer master's degrees in high-demand areas like cloud computing systems, cyberaccounting, digital forensics and cyber investigation, cybersecurity management and policy, and more.
  • Certificates: Build your credentials quickly by earning an online certificate in an area such as cyber operations, cyber threat hunting, information assurance, vulnerability assessment, or computer networking.
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Study at a Respected State University

UMGC was named the 2023 Academic Partner of the Year by the EC-Council. UMGC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and as a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence by the DC3 Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance. UMGC also received the 2023 Cybersecurity Diversity Trailblazer Award by the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.  

In addition, our cyber competition team earned 10 awards this year, including 1st and 2nd place in the 2023 CyberMaryland competition; 2nd Place at the 2023 NCAE Cyber Games Northeast Regional; and 2nd place at the 2023 MAGIC, Inc. Capture the Flag competition.

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Explore Ways to Make Your Degree Affordable

We are committed to helping you find ways to meet, manage, and lower your education costs. UMGC awarded more than $21 million in scholarship funds to our students last year. But, that's not all. We also offer:

  • No-cost digital resources in place of textbooks for most courses
  • Credit for what you know. At UMGC, we value your experience, so you can earn up to 90 credits toward a bachelor’s for prior learning, work and life experience. Or, you can transfer up to 12 credits toward a master’s
  • Our interest-free monthly payment plan

Plus we can help you explore more ways to make your education affordable: 

  • Federal financial aid, loans, grants, and scholarships
  • Tuition assistance and/or veterans education benefits for those who qualify
  • Employer discounts for eligible employees and their spouses and dependents through alliances with public and private sector organizations
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Share in Our Rich Military Heritage

We have been serving the higher education needs of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947. Today, we enroll more than 56,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their family members. UMGC has been ranked a top university for veterans for the past nine years, and we boast the following accolades:

  • UMGC was named the No. 1 “Best For Vets” Primarily Online University by Military Times in 2024.
  • UMGC was ranked the No. 1 “Best For Vets” in Maryland by Military Times in 2024.
  • UMGC was ranked the No. 1 “Best For Vets” Mid-Atlantic by Military Times in 2024.
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Gain Access to Lifetime Career Services

We’re committed to helping you find the job you want in the field you love. When we say that we offer lifetime career services, we mean it! For over a decade, we've been providing our students and alumni with a full suite of lifetime career services—at no additional cost. We're proud to give our students and alumni access to the following resources:

  • Virtual recruitment fairs multiple times a year
  • 24/7 access to CareerQuest and InternPLUS, our employer database that contains job and internship postings, tools to help with your resume and interview skills, and other career resources
  • Career planning guidance and support
  • Mentoring and network programs
  • Career Connection, a blog for UMGC students and alumni to get expert advice from specialists in UMGC’s department of Career Services
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Effective July 1, 2019, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) changed its name to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMGC is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). University of Maryland Global Campus, 9625 Belvoir Road, Barden Education Center, Building 1017, Room 128, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.

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