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Why Study Information Systems?

Join or advance in the fast-growing technology field in a program designed for busy working professionals.

UMBC’s online master’s in information systems program is flexible and interdisciplinary, and is rated one of the world’s best online information technology programs by U.S. News. Classes are taught by experts in their fields and you can specialize in in-demand areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber, and data science.

At a Glance

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What Are My Career Options Studying Information Systems?

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Applying to UMBC’s graduate programs is easy, safe, and secure. You can apply online as a degree seeking, non-degree seeking, or certificate student. Our online applications are managed by our trusted partner, CollegeNET. When you Apply Online, you can create an account, submit your application information and pay the $50 application fee by credit card over a secure internet connection. Already start an application? Finish up

Check application decisions (6-8 weeks)

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Spring Semester

All Students:
Apply by December 1

Fall Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply by May 1

International Students:
Apply by April 1

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Contact Information

Information Systems Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-5693

Program Director - On Campus

Dr. Sreedevi Sampath
sampath@umbc.edu

Program Director - Online

Dr. James Foulds
jfoulds@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Shannon Carey
410-455-2650
shannoncarey@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

Request Help

Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

Master of Science in Information Systems