Think of the best online master’s in computer information technology and what comes to mind? Why UMBC of course.

The program debuted at number 19 in 2014 on the Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs.  This year, the program was ranked number 11.  US News describes this list as “These are the best online master’s in computer information technology programs, based on factors such as admissions selectivity, faculty credentials and academic and career support services offered to students”.

The department of Information Systems, prepares students to be successful in careers in Information Technology industry and academia.

Examples of areas of research interest are: Health IT, Human centered Computing, Database/Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence/Knowledge Management, and Software Engineering.  This program offers online students access to the same research faculty available to on-campus students.  The program is designed for students who are balancing careers, family, military and/or other life commitments, the focus to prepare them to grow their professional careers in information systems.