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Master of Science in Management

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Master of Science in Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

Study at an accredited university

Earn your degree from University of Maryland Global Campus.

$524 per credit

For in-state students. $659 per credit for out-of-state students. $480 per credit for military students.

Choose from a wide range of specializations

From financial management and HR management to marketing and project management, select a specialization that best suits you.

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Access course materials, complete hands-on projects, and connect with instructors and peers anytime and from anywhere.

Build your expertise in management and focus on a specialization that meets your needs like finance, HR, marketing, or project management

Prepare to advance in your career and learn vital new skills with a Master of Science in management from University of Maryland Global Campus. This program is designed to give working professionals the critical thinking and management skills they need to become leaders in a variety of professional contexts.

Choose from four distinct management specializations:

Financial Management: Learn the key management principles and specialized skills needed to make sound financial decisions for your organization. Students who enroll in this specialization will learn the complexities involved with executive decision-making and develop the skills needed to ensure the financial success of their workforce.

Human Resource Management: Begin preparing for a wide-range of HR certification exams while earning this career-relevant degree in human resource management. Students who enroll in this specialization will build their expertise in some of the most important human resource concepts, from recruitment to workplace management.

Marketing: Progress toward marketing leadership positions by learning the essential skills needed to drive success in any organization. This program is designed for those with a wide range of expertise and will provide students with the latest concepts in marketing strategy, management techniques, data analysis principals, and more.

Project Management: Master key project management principles as you learn how to manage teams, track projects, and integrate the latest industry knowledge. Throughout this program, students will complete an array of courses that focus on risk management, project cost, communication, and more.

UMGC’s project management programs have received specialized program accreditation from the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

What’s in this degree program?

Develop Leadership Skills
Nurture, manage, and motivate teams to engage key stakeholders and drive results across business lines.
Evaluate, Implement, and Optimize Strategies
Assess the effectiveness of business performance and create solutions for managing global teams.
Make Key Decisions to Support Financial Operations
Manage an organization's current financial operations and make long-term financial decisions through investments.
Become a Data-Driven Leader
Measure value, create transparency, communicate project status, and forecast the future performance of a project using key data points.
Take an Agile Approach
Adjust your approach and methodology to account for project needs, organizational goals, and key stakeholder priorities.
Learn to Measure Success
Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess program effectiveness and make optimizations based on data.

Application Deadlines

Applications are now open.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

  • Spring 2024: February 13, 2024
  • Summer 2024: May 14, 2024

Learn more about this program

Request more info and start your application


Study at an accredited university

Earn your degree from University of Maryland Global Campus.

$524 per credit

For in-state students. $659 per credit for out-of-state students. $480 per credit for military students.

Choose from a wide range of specializations

From financial management and HR management to marketing and project management, select a specialization that best suits you.

100% online

Access course materials, complete hands-on projects, and connect with instructors and peers anytime and from anywhere.

Study at an accredited university

Earn your degree from University of Maryland Global Campus.

$524 per credit

For in-state students. $659 per credit for out-of-state students. $480 per credit for military students.

Build your expertise in management and focus on a specialization that meets your needs like finance, HR, marketing, or project management

Prepare to advance in your career and learn vital new skills with a Master of Science in management from University of Maryland Global Campus. This program is designed to give working professionals the critical thinking and management skills they need to become leaders in a variety of professional contexts.

Choose from four distinct management specializations:

Financial Management: Learn the key management principles and specialized skills needed to make sound financial decisions for your organization. Students who enroll in this specialization will learn the complexities involved with executive decision-making and develop the skills needed to ensure the financial success of their workforce.

Human Resource Management: Begin preparing for a wide-range of HR certification exams while earning this career-relevant degree in human resource management. Students who enroll in this specialization will build their expertise in some of the most important human resource concepts, from recruitment to workplace management.

Marketing: Progress toward marketing leadership positions by learning the essential skills needed to drive success in any organization. This program is designed for those with a wide range of expertise and will provide students with the latest concepts in marketing strategy, management techniques, data analysis principals, and more.

Project Management: Master key project management principles as you learn how to manage teams, track projects, and integrate the latest industry knowledge. Throughout this program, students will complete an array of courses that focus on risk management, project cost, communication, and more.

UMGC’s project management programs have received specialized program accreditation from the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

What’s in this degree program?

Develop Leadership Skills
Nurture, manage, and motivate teams to engage key stakeholders and drive results across business lines.
Evaluate, Implement, and Optimize Strategies
Assess the effectiveness of business performance and create solutions for managing global teams.
Make Key Decisions to Support Financial Operations
Manage an organization's current financial operations and make long-term financial decisions through investments.
Become a Data-Driven Leader
Measure value, create transparency, communicate project status, and forecast the future performance of a project using key data points.
Take an Agile Approach
Adjust your approach and methodology to account for project needs, organizational goals, and key stakeholder priorities.
Learn to Measure Success
Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess program effectiveness and make optimizations based on data.

Application Deadlines

Applications are now open.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

  • Spring 2024: February 13, 2024
  • Summer 2024: May 14, 2024
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Master key focus areas in the field of management

University of Maryland Global Campus offers a variety of management specializations that combine career-relevant curricula with courses that can prepare you for senior positions in a range of business environments. Students can choose a specialization based on their particular interests and career trajectories. In every specialization, students can become adept at high-level decision-making and learn data-driven approaches to problem-solving.

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Payment plans and financial aid available

  • $524 per credit for in-state students $659 per credit for out-of-state students and $480 per credit for military students.
  • Interest-free monthly payment plan Make your education expenses affordable with an interest-free monthly payment plan at UMGC.
  • Federal financial aid Be sure to submit the FAFSA using UMGC’s school code (011644) to see if you are eligible for Federal financial aid.
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Practice real-world skills in your management specialization

Throughout each of these specializations, students will have the opportunity to develop real-world skills through hands-on project and coursework. UMGC’s cutting-edge curriculum is largely developed by industry professionals to help students develop career-relevant skills that today’s businesses need.

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Start your application today

Submit your application by February 13, 2024.

Frequently asked questions

UMGC’s online master's degree in management with a specialization in financial management is a 36-credit program that covers topics like organizational behavior, multinational financial management, investment valuation, and behavioral finance. Graduates may be well-prepared for careers in financial planning, financial analysis, or consulting.

UMGC’s 36-credit graduate marketing program is designed to give students the knowledge they need to stand out in the world of marketing. This online program covers topics like brand management, consumer preferences, marketing research, marketing analytics, digital marketing, direct marketing, and more. In addition, the core curriculum (offered in many of our master's-level business programs) covers topics such as organizational decision-making, finance, and statistics.

A master's degree in management with a specialization in project management is a graduate degree program that focuses on giving students the knowledge and skills needed to effectively plan, organize, and execute projects. UMGC's Master of Science in management with a specialization in project management covers topics such as resource management, project risk management, procurement, quality management, and more.

Start your application today

Submit your application by February 13, 2024.