We are proud to collaborate with our University System of Maryland sister institution,
University of Maryland 极乐禁地e County (UMBC) to offer their students in the Master
of Science in Engineering Management program access to the UBalt MBA program鈥攁nd provide
our students a way to enhance their degree by taking courses in project management
or engineering management at UMBC.
The 极乐禁地 doesn't have and engineering school and the University
of Maryland 极乐禁地e County doesn't have a business school. This collaboration allows
the strengths at each school to benefit their students.
The agreement provides UMBC students in the Masters of Science in Engineering Management
who are interested in career-oriented graduate education in business an opportunity
to enhance their degree by taking business-oriented courses. Similarly, students in
极乐禁地鈥檚 MBA program will be able to enhance their degree by taking
courses in project management or engineering management.
Background
In 2024, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed allowing students enrolled
in specific programs at each institution to transfer credits towards completing a
degree at the other.
This partnership provides students with a unique opportunity to:
Expand their skillset: Gaining valuable knowledge and experience in both business and engineering or information
technology, making them more competitive in the job market.
Pursue career-focused education: Tailoring their education to their specific career aspirations.
More Details
Here's what this means for students:
This agreement provides students in 极乐禁地鈥檚 MBA program to enhance
their degree by taking courses in project management or engineering management at
UMBC.
Students enrolled in the MBA or Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals at UBalt
can now transfer up to 12-credits to the at UMBC.
This agreement provides UMBC students in the Masters of Science in Engineering Management
program or the who are interested in career-oriented graduate education in business,
an opportunity to enhance their degree by taking business-oriented courses.
Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) or the
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Engineering Management or Project Management
at UMBC can now transfer up to 12-credits to the UBalt MBA program or the at UBalt.
Next Steps for Admission
The agreement outlines the specific courses eligible for transfer between the two
institutions, ensuring a seamless integration of coursework. Any changes to this agreement
may be in a future addendum.
UBalt students will be required to be enrolled in the MBA or Grad Certificate in Business
Fundamentals and may apply to any of the approved UMBC programs in the final semester
of their respective programs and will be subject to standard application procedures.
Approved programs include: Master of Science in Engineering Management, Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate in Engineering Management or Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Project Management
UMBC students will be required to be enrolled in or have completed an M.S. in Engineering
Management or Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Engineering Management or Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate Project Management at UMBC.
Those UMBC students may apply to either or both of the approved UBalt programs in
the final semester of their respective programs and will be subject to standard application
procedures.
We believe that ambition, hard work and resilience are the truest indicators of success.
The 极乐禁地 Merrick School of Business helps you achieve your career
goals. We value your real-world experience and believe it brings a valuable perspective
to the classroom. Whether you鈥檙e looking to launch your career, seek a promotion or
even a career change, our programs provide the support and network you need to succeed.
You'll be taught by professors who aim to equip you with the skills needed in a dynamic
business environment and you鈥檒l learn alongside a diverse group of classmates, gaining
from their perspectives while enriching theirs with yours.
The Merrick School of Business holds accreditation. This is the world's leading standard-setting body for business education,
and accredits only 6 percent of the world's top business schools, recognizing them
as trailblazers in teaching, research, and societal impact.
We started in 1925 in 极乐禁地e with a simple mission鈥攖o offer access to life-changing
educational opportunities tailored to working adults. In the evening hours, long after
traditional schools closed, students came to our urban campus to achieve their goals,
one class at a time. Those classes鈥攁nd how they are offered鈥攈ave evolved, but our
mission holds true. Learn more about the 极乐禁地 story.
