Catalog - University of Maryland University College

From the DeanWelcome to the University of MarylandUniversity College (UMUC) GraduateSchool of Management and Technology.As the nation’s largest public university,UMUC is constantly gathering feedbackfrom our thousands of students tospot trends that may affect your careerchoices and employment opportunitieswell into the future. That information isreflected in the new degree and certificateprograms we initiate to stay aheadof the demand for career-relevant training in emerging disciplines.I am pleased to point out that this year’s catalog introduces two newmaster’s degree programs—in cybersecurity and cybersecuritypolicy—and two new specializations—emergency managementand intelligence management. The cybersecurity programs markthe culmination of several years of development work, startedwhen a growing trend in cyber crime and cyber terrorism began tothreaten the very core of the computer networks that literally keepour nation running. They focus on the technical knowledge and managementskills future leaders will need to protect our communications,commerce, energy distribution, manufacturing, transportation,and even entertainment that depends so heavily on those vulnerablelinks in cyberspace.Whatever your particular career goals may be, I can assure you ofthe full support and enthusiasm of our faculty and staff throughoutthe length of your studies with UMUC.Sincerely,Michael S. Frank, PhDVice Provost and DeanGraduate School of Management and TechnologyE-mail: graddean@umuc.eduPOLICY STATEMENTThis publication and its provisions do not constitute,and should not be regarded as, a contractbetween UMUC and any party or parties. At thetime of publication, reasonable effort was madeto ensure the factual accuracy of the information.However, this publication is not a complete statementof all policies, procedures, rules, regulations,academic requirements, and tuition and feesapplicable to UMUC, its students, or its programs.In addition, changes or additions may be made tothe policies, procedures, rules, regulations, andacademic requirements set out in this publication.UMUC reserves the right to make these changesand additions to the information in this publicationwithout prior notice. When a curriculum orgraduation requirement is changed, it is not maderetroactive unless the change is to the student’sadvantage and can be accommodated within thespan of years normally required for graduation.See additional policies on inside back cover.1