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STAFF
Department Chair
Donald L. Goff
dgoff@umuc.edu
Associate Chair
Garth R. MacKenzie
gmackenzie@umuc.edu
Program Directors
Applied Computer Systems
Stella S. C. Porto
sporto@umuc.edu
Database Systems Technologies
Mary Hoferek
mhoferek@umuc.edu
Information Assurance
David Madison
dmadison@umuc.edu
Information Resources Management
Paul F. G. Keller
pkeller@umuc.edu
Software Development Management
Hasan Sayani
hsayani@umuc.edu
Coordinator
Ouanessa Boubsil
oboubsil@umuc.edu
Administrative Assistant
Regina Massaquoi
rmassaquoi@umuc.edu
Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 4616
Master of Science in Computer Systems Management
As organizations become increasingly interdependent and interconnected in the
21st century, the need for trained specialists to develop and streamline a global information
infrastructure will grow exponentially. The Master of Science (MS) in computer
systems management provides educational opportunities for such information
professionals. The program serves the needs of programmers, developers, engineers,
and other knowledge workers who aspire to move into technical leadership positions.
The emphasis is on moving technology out of the laboratory and into business development,
defining the role of information literacy in decision making, and exploiting
information technologies for productivity and competitiveness. The program is rich
in real-life assignments and case studies.
Overview
In each segment of this degree program, theory and concepts are presented so the student
may develop and evaluate managerial skills. In each course, faculty members combine
theoretical concepts with the practical application of usable skills. This degree program
requires 36–39 credits and consists of five core courses, three to five track courses, one
to three electives, and an end-of-program option.
Students may choose one of five tracks:
■ Applied computer systems
■ Database systems technologies
■ Information assurance
■ Information resources management
■ Software development management
Agreement with National Defense University
More information on UMUC’s partnership with National Defense University is on p. 9.
Program Requirements
Decision-Pending Status
Students may enroll in one of the following graduate courses before UMUC has
received the official college transcript from the bachelor’s-degree-granting institution:
CSMN 601, TMAN 610, or TMAN 632. Students must receive an admission decision
before subsequent enrollments.
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