CATALOG - University of Maryland University College
CATALOG - University of Maryland University College
CATALOG - University of Maryland University College
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DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMSThe Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Management and Technology <strong>of</strong>fers manydual degree options, which enable students to acquire two graduatedegrees for substantially fewer credits than would be required if thetwo degrees were earned separately. Because the two programs shareand build upon core content, students generally need take no morethan 18 credits <strong>of</strong> coursework in the second degree. However, bothdegrees must be earned within the established time limit. (Informationon time limits is on p. 122.)Please note that while some specializations (such as homeland security)may be earned within two or three different degree programs,they may only be earned within a single program as part <strong>of</strong> the seconddegree in a dual degree program.Students must complete all requirements for the first degree beforebeginning the second degree. The MBA may be earned as a firstdegree either through the regular format or through ExecutivePrograms.MASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION+MASTER OF DISTANCEEDUCATIONEITHER DEGREE MAY BE COMPLETED FIRST*If the Master <strong>of</strong> Business Administration is completed first, students must complete the following courses to earn the Master <strong>of</strong> Distance Education:Required Courses OMDE 601 Foundations <strong>of</strong> Distance Education (3)OMDE 603 Technology in Distance Education (3)OMDE 610 Teaching and Learning in Online Distance Education (3)OMDE 606 Costs and Economics <strong>of</strong> Distance Education (3)OMDE 608 Learner Support in Distance Education and Training (3)DEPM 622 The Business <strong>of</strong> Distance Education (3)If the Master <strong>of</strong> Distance Education is completed first, students must complete the following courses to earn the Master <strong>of</strong> Business Administration:Required Courses DMBA 603 The Marketing <strong>of</strong> New Ideas (6)DMBA 604 Technology and Operations Management (6)DMBA 606 Organizations and the External Environment (6)*Students completing the Executive Program for the MBA should complete that program before pursuing a second degree.Course descriptions are found on pp. 69–107.www.umuc.edu/grad 57
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