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STAFF
Chair and Program Director
Robert Ouellette
rouellette@umuc.edu
Coordinator
Mary Murrel
mmurrel@umuc.edu
Administrative Assistant
Fran Rogalski
frogalski@umuc.edu
Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7824
Master of Science in E-Commerce
The Master of Science (MS) in e-commerce degree program introduces participants to
the critical competencies and skills needed to effectively identify, develop, and implement
e-commerce business strategies in various types of organizations. These competencies
and skills are developed using several key themes incorporated throughout the
program in the core curriculum, which consists of technology-driven change; dynamic
innovation and creativity; globalization of commerce; ethics, social responsibility, and
cultural sensitivity; and integrative systems thinking and practice.
These themes are continually reinforced in the core courses. They form the basis of lectures,
readings, exercises and graded assignments, individual and group projects, cases,
and discussions.
Overview
This 36-credit degree program leads to the degree of Master of Science in e-commerce.
It consists of nine core courses, including a capstone course, and three elective courses.
The three elective courses can be selected from existing UMUC graduate courses.
Agreement with Capitol College
Information on UMUC’s transfer agreement with Capitol College is on p. 9.
Program Requirements
Decision-Pending Status
Students may enroll in one of the following graduate courses before UMUC has
received the official college transcript from the bachelor’s-degree-granting institution:
ECOM 610 or ECOM 620. Students must receive an admission decision before subsequent
enrollments.
Formats/Locations
Courses in e-commerce are currently offered online only. Elective courses may be available
at locations in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area. Students should check
the current Graduate Schedule of Classes to determine when courses will be offered at specific
locations.
Students who first complete the entire MS in e-commerce degree program and meet all
requirements for graduation will be eligible to earn an MBA, in either the regular or
executive format, with only an additional 18–24 semester hours of coursework. The
MBA is offered online. More information on the dual degree program is on p. 86.
Executive dual degree programs are described on pp. 95–96.
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