Master of Professional Studies in Technical Management

Lead and Innovate in Technical Fields with UMBC’s Technical Management Master’s Program, designed to provide advanced skills in leadership, project management, and strategic decision-making.; UMBC’s Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) in Technical Management equips professionals with the essential skills needed to excel in leadership roles within technical fields. The program’s core curriculum covers critical areas such as management leadership, strategic decision-making, project management, and ethics, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for effective technical management. Students can tailor their learning experience by choosing electives in areas like innovation, global team leadership, and advanced project management, allowing them to align their studies with career goals and industry demands. The program also offers the flexibility to earn additional certificates in systems engineering and cybersecurity, enhancing the breadth of technical knowledge and career opportunities. With a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, this program prepares graduates to navigate and lead in the complex and rapidly evolving technical landscape.

The Graduate School recommends applicants have at least a 3.0 GPA or “B” average when applying.For transcripts from schools abroad, the UMBC Graduate School will accept official WES (World Education Services) ICAP Course-by-Course evaluations but note that these evaluations are not required.Students who are unable to meet the minimum GPA standards may still be admitted to graduate study by demonstrating outstanding performance on one or more of the graduate aptitude tests or by providing letters of recommendation from evaluators who can speak to the applicant’s performance as a student or in a professional capacity.Standards for admission to a doctoral program are generally higher than those for admission to a master’s program. The terms of this admission are based on specific recommendations made by the applicant’s department in conjunction with the Graduate School.