Master of Science in Information Technology - Homeland Security Management Online Degree Information

	Master of Science in Information Technology - Homeland Security Management
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Degree Title:	Master of Science in Information Technology - Homeland Security Management
College:	University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online
Description:	UMUC's Master of Science in Information Technology - Homeland Security Management provides managers and practitioners with the background to prepare for and deal with a wide range of man-made and natural threats and vulnerabilities at the community and organizational level. The curriculum prepares students to perform security risk assessments and to develop strategies to mitigate threats to people, physical facilities, and information-dependent critical infrastructure as well to plan for and manage operational recovery. Courses also explore the evolving roles within various first responder communities regarding pre-event planning and post-event response. Depending upon the prior level of experience, this degree can prepare students for careers in these fields: Homeland Security Management; Chief Operation Officers; Facility and Plant Managers; Facility Security Officers; Military; Planners; Federal, State, and Local Government emergency planners and policy makers; and Law Enforcement, Emergency, and Medical policy makers, practitioners, and administrators.

Accreditation:	Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Individual programs may have additional requirements. GMAT or GRE scores are not required for entrance to master's degree programs.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.

Address:
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment. Contact an enrollment specialist for start dates.

Average Cost per Credit:
In State:
- Undergraduate $230
- Graduate $428.
Out-of-State:
- Undergraduate $499
- Graduate $659.
All MBA: $694.
All Doctor of Management: $1,087.
Tuition rates are per semester hour. Monthly payment plan available.

Credit-earning Options:
Students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit from a four-year regionally accredited college or university. UMUC may also accept transfer credits from military and other non-traditional sources.

Delivery Format: (?)
Many programs can be completed entirely online so you can attend class when it is convenient for you from anywhere in the world. Daytime, evening, and weekend classes are available at several locations in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Netscape Navigator Communicator (version 7.0 or higher) or Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher), connection to the Internet, and an e-mail account.

Geographic Restrictions:
Contact an enrollment specialist for details on admission.

On-Campus Requirement:
Complete most programs entirely online or attend convenient daytime, evening, or weekend classes throughout the D.C. metro area.

Scholarships Offered:
Scholarship opportunities available. Please contact an enrollment specialist for details.

Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UMUC FAFSA Code: 011644.

Registration Details:
Continuous enrollment. Please contact an enrollment specialist for more information.