Accelerated Master’s Programs

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UMBC’s Accelerated Program makes it possible to double-count up to 9 credits towards both your undergraduate and graduate coursework.

You’ll save money and time as you further your academic career. Students applying to the Accelerated program are not required to take the GRE examination. Acceptance into the program does not bind you to completing a graduate degree at UMBC.

 

Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering

When to apply:

2-3 Semesters prior to Undergraduate Graduation

Course Pre-requisites (Grade of B or Above):

  1. MATH 251 – Multivariable Calculus
  2. CHEM 351 – Organic Chemistry
  3. MATH 225 – Differential Equations
  4. Thermodynamics or Physical Chemistry (ENCH 300 (preferred), CHEM 301 (preferred)

More information: https://cbee.umbc.edu/academics/degree-programs/bsms/

 

When to apply: 

2-3 semester prior to Undergraduate Graduation.

Course Pre-requisites (Grade of B or Above):

  1. MATH 251 – Multivariable Calculus
  2. CHEM 351 – Organic Chemistry
  3. MATH 225 – Differential Equations
  4. PHYS 121 & PHYS 122 – Calculus-Based Physics

More information: https://cbee.umbc.edu/academics/degree-programs/bsms/

Department of Mechanical Engineering

When to apply

Can apply as early as first semester junior year but no later than 6 months prior to Undergraduate Graduation

Application Requirements

  1. Letter of recommendation from one and preferably two or more ME Faculty members
  2. Cumulative GPA > 3.0 at time of application and thereafter. In practice, most BS/MS students in Mechanical Engineering come from the top quartile of their undergraduate and Classes.

More information: https://me.umbc.edu/accelerated-bsms-program/ 

Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Application Requirements

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Completion of the following courses:

  • CMSC 201, CMSC 202, CMSC 203
  • CMPE 212, CMPE 306, CMPE 310
  • PHYS 121, PHYS 122
  • MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 251, MATH 225

More information: https://www.csee.umbc.edu/accelerated-bachelors-masters-program/

Application Requirements

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Completion of the following courses:

    • CMSC 201, CMSC 202, CMSC 203
    • CMPE 306, CMPE 310
    • PHYS 121, PHYS 122
    • MATH151, MATH 152, MATH 225, MATH 251

More information: https://www.csee.umbc.edu/accelerated-bachelors-masters-program/

 

When to Apply

After completion of CMSC 313, CMSC 331, and CMSC 341

Application Requirements

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Average of 3.5 or higher in computer science courses
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Interview
  • Completion of the Following Courses:
    • MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 221
    • CMSC 313, CMSC 331, and CMSC 341
    • 17 additional credits in CMSC courses

More information: https://www.csee.umbc.edu/accelerated-bachelors-masters-program/

When to Apply

Third or Fourth Year of Bachelor’s Degree

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  2. Completion of CMSC 331, CMSC 341, and STAT 355
  3. Courses Recommended to take during first two years of undergrad:
    1. MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 221, CMSC 201, CMSC 202, and CMSC 203
  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  2. Completion of following courses:
    1. Statistics (STAT 351, STAT 355, or equivalent)
    2. Linear Algebra (MATH 221 or equivalent)
    3. Programming (CMSC201, IS 147, or equivalent)

More information: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/data-science/how-to-apply-accelerated-bs-mps-in-data-science/

When to Apply

Third of Fourth year of Bachelor’s Degree

Application Requirements

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If less than 3.0, admission consideration based on Graduate Program Director’s discretion.
  2. Have at least one semester left of Bachelor’s Degree
  3. Maintain good academic standing throughout the duration of undergraduate degree

Non COEIT Student Requirements

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Apply via the Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy Option
  • Non-COEIT students who believe they are qualified to pursue more technical cybersecurity opportunities should contact the Cybersecurity GPD to discuss their interests.

More information: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/cybersecurity/how-to-apply-accelerated-bs-mps/

Department of Information Systems

When to Apply

Students who are interested in the BS/MS program should discuss their interest with a department advisor as early as the sophomore year. A student should request acceptance into the program in the first semester of the junior year. This will be the semester following the one in which 60 credits have been earned toward the BS degree.

Application Requirements

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at UMBC and all other institutions attended
  2. Completion of IS Gateway Courses
    1. MATH 155 and IS 147 – Grade of “C” or higher
    2. IS 300 and IS 310 – Grade of “B” or higher
  3. Enrolled in IS 410 prior to application

More information: https://informationsystems.umbc.edu/home/undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-degree-programs/combined-bachelor-of-sciencemaster-of-science/

 

When to Apply

Students who are interested in the BS/MS program should discuss their interest with a department advisor as early as the sophomore year. A student should request acceptance into the program in the first semester of the junior year. This will be the semester following the one in which 60 credits have been earned toward the BS degree.

Application Requirements

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at UMBC and all other institutions attended
  2. Completion of IS Gateway Courses
    1. MATH 155 and IS 147 – Grade of “C” or higher
    2. IS 300 and IS 310 – Grade of “B” or higher
  3. Enrolled in IS 410 prior to application

More information: https://informationsystems.umbc.edu/home/undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-degree-programs/accelerated-programs/combined-bs-is-online/

When to Apply

Students who are interested in the MS HCC program should discuss their interest with a department advisor as early as the sophomore year. A student should request acceptance into the program in the first semester of the junior year. This will be the semester following the one in which 60 credits have been earned toward the BS degree.

Application Requirements

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at UMBC and all other institutions attended
  2. Completed a minimum of 60 credits
  3. Must have passed at least one 3xx/4xx level course within the IS major

More information: https://informationsystems.umbc.edu/home/undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-degree-programs/bs-ms-in-human-centered-computing/

 

Office of Professional Programs

When to Apply

Third or Fourth year of Bachelor’s Degree

Application Requirements

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If less than 3.0, admission consideration based on Graduate Program Director’s discretion.
  2. Have at least one semester left of Bachelor’s Degree
  3. Maintain good academic standing throughout the duration of undergraduate degree

More information: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/health-information-technology/how-to-apply-accelerated-bs-mps-in-health-it/

When to Apply

Third or Fourth year of Bachelor’s Degree

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If less than 3.0, admission consideration based on Graduate Program Director’s discretion.
  2. Have at least one semester left of Bachelor’s Degree
  3. Maintain good academic standing throughout the duration of undergraduate degree

More information: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/engineering-management/how-to-apply-accelerated-bs-ms-in-engineering-management/

When to Apply

Third or Fourth year of Bachelor’s Degree

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If less than 3.0, admission consideration based on Graduate Program Director’s discretion.
  2. Have at least one semester left of Bachelor’s Degree
  3. Maintain good academic standing throughout the duration of undergraduate degree

More information: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/software-engineering/how-to-apply-software-engineering-accelerated-programs/

When to Apply

Third or Fourth year of Bachelor’s Degree

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If less than 3.0, admission consideration based on Graduate Program Director’s discretion.
  2. Have at least one semester left of Bachelor’s Degree
  3. Maintain good academic standing throughout the duration of undergraduate degree

More information: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/systems-engineering/how-to-apply-accelerated-bs-ms-in-systems-engineering/

When to Apply

Third or Fourth year of Bachelor’s Degree

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If less than 3.0, admission consideration based on Graduate Program Director’s discretion.
  2. Have at least one semester left of Bachelor’s Degree
  3. Maintain good academic standing throughout the duration of undergraduate degree

More information: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/technical-management/how-to-apply-technical-management-accelerated-program/

When to Apply

Third or Fourth year of Bachelor’s Degree

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If less than 3.0, admission consideration based on Graduate Program Director’s discretion.
  2. Have at least one semester left of Bachelor’s Degree
  3. Maintain good academic standing throughout the duration of undergraduate degree

More information: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/integrated-product-development-and-manufacturing/how-to-apply-ipdm-accelerated-program/

When to Apply

Third or Fourth year of Bachelor’s Degree

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If less than 3.0, admission consideration based on Graduate Program Director’s discretion.
  2. Have at least one semester left of Bachelor’s Degree
  3. Maintain good academic standing throughout the duration of undergraduate degree

More information: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/project-management/how-to-apply-project-management-accelerated-program/