Professional Programs

UMBC’s applied graduate programs will put your career outlook into focus. Our students build applied knowledge through programs that focus on tomorrow’s innovations, growth, and success.

Claim Your Future.

We offer a broad array of professionally-focused master’s degree and certificate programs that address industry needs while anticipating future opportunities. Taught by highly-experienced practitioners and thought leaders in the field, students acquire the latest knowledge, skills, and preparation required to excel in the workplace.

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Two Locations & Online

Courses are designed to fit the busy schedule of the working professional and many are conveniently offered in hybrid & online formats and in-person at our Catonsville campus and The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, MD.

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Camille Kendall Academic Center at UMBC-Shady Grove

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Featured Events

Generative AI Unleashed: From Basics to Building

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Saturday, April 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Explore the power of generative AI during this virtual workshop with UMBC-Shady Grove. From fundamentals to hands-on practice, learn valuable applications of AI and see how UMBC’s graduate program in data science can help you advance in this growing field.

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