Professional Studies
UMBC’s Division of Professional Studies offers a broad array of professionally focused master’s degrees,
graduate certificates, individual courses and non-degree training programs. The quality, diversity,
and flexibility of these education and training programs make it possible for students to pursue their
educational goals, whether for professional advancement, personal enrichment, or an academic
credential.
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Summer Session 2013
Summer session is a great way for current and incoming students to stay on track for graduation, and for visiting students to explore UMBC’s culture of innovation.
Summer session is a great way for current and incoming students to stay on track for graduation, and for visiting students to explore UMBC’s culture of innovation. Offering courses in a variety of disciplines and class formats, summer session is a flexible way to earn credits. Two sessions, with 4, 6, 8 and 12 week options, run May 28-August 16, 2013.
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Professional Graduate Programs
- Biotechnology
- Cybersecurity
- Engineering Management
- Geographic Information Systems
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Instructional Systems Development
- Music Entrepreneurship
- Systems Engineering
- TESOL
Professional Graduate Programs
Earn Professional Master’s credentials from UMBC, named a #1 up-and-coming university by U.S. News & World Report three years in a row. Professional programs are designed with convenience in mind. Online, hybrid and evening courses are perfect for the working professional.
• Biotechnology
• Cybersecurity
• Engineering Management
• Geographic Information Systems
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Instructional Systems Development
• Music Entrepreneurship
• Systems Engineering
• TESOL
The Universities at Shady Grove
Just like students on our main campus at UMBC, enjoy an enriching educational experience with small class sizes,
close faculty-student collaborations, and a diverse student population.
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Undergraduate:
History
Management of Aging Services
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Graduate:
Biotechnology (Coming Fall 2013)
Cybersecurity (Coming Fall 2013)
Geographic Information Systems
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
English Language Training
- Intensive English Program
- Academic English Program
- Mini-Sessions
- Part-Time Study
- Group Programs
English Language Training
With caring and expert instructors, high-quality training using state-of-the-art technology, the English Language Institute (ELI) is place for everyone to build and enhance their English skills.
• Intensive English Program
• Academic English Program
• Mini-Sessions
• Part-Time Study
• Group Programs
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Professional Training
UMBC Training Centers delivers high quality, flexible non-credit professional, scientific and technical training programs.
The Shriver Center
Professional Training
UMBC, Training Centers extends the academic excellence of UMBC to working professionals and organizations with
professional, scientific and technical training in high demand areas of study, including Cybersecurity, Information
Technology, Leadership Development, and Project Management. Courses and programs are offered at one of our
training locations, onsite, or online.
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The Shriver Center
The Shriver Center at UMBC serves as a national leader in applied learning, civic engagement, and community-based service delivery. Students gain a competitive career advantage and experience the real world through internship,co-op, research and service-learning opportunities. Learn More





