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About UMBC

  • The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is an honors University in Maryland with a focus on academic excellence and a campus-wide spirit of entrepreneurship. UMBC has an enrollment of over 11,500 undergraduate and graduate students.

  • UMBC offers 37 majors and 32 minors or certificate programs in the physical and biological sciences, social and behavioral sciences, engineering, mathematics, information technology, humanities and visual and performing arts. New degree programs include environmental science, financialeconomics and a B.F.A. in acting.

  • UMBC's Graduate School offers 27 master's degree programs, 21 doctoral degree programs and seven graduate certificate programs. Programs are offered in education, engineering, imaging and digital arts, information technology, life sciences, psychology, public policy and a host of other areas of interest. A new gerontology Ph.D. program is one of only six in the United States.

  • UMBC currently enrolls nearly 3,000 information technology related majors and produces almost 40 percent of Maryland's bachelor's degrees in Information Technology annually. UMBC is consistently ranked among the top five research universities nationally in production of bachelor's degrees in Information Technology.

  • UMBC is ranked in the top tier of U.S. research universities by the Carnegie Foundation. http://www.umbc.edu/NewsEvents/Watch/00-12-11.html

  • Six-time Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess champions http://www.umbc.edu/NewsEvents/Watch/03-01-10.html


  • Named a "Hot School" by the 2003 Kaplan/Newsweek College Guide http://www.umbc.edu/NewsEvents/Watch/02-08-27.html

  • National Science Foundation ranking for federally funded research in science and engineering jumped by nearly 50 places (from 200 to 153) in less than five years http://www.umbc.edu/NewsEvents/Watch/02-04-30.html

  • UMBC is designated a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance by the National Security Agency.

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Research

  • UMBC has experienced substantial growth in research and training contracts and grants — from $13.9M in FY-93 to $85.5M in FY-02. Funding agencies include: NASA, the FDA, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.

  • UMBC's Optical Fiber Communications Laboratory is studying the next generation of the Internet, and novel ways to increase, improve and manage skyrocketing flow of information traffic.

  • UMBC is also a connection point for Internet 2, the high-speed fiber optic network that enables companies and universities in the Baltimore-Washington tech corridor to experiment with the latest networking technologies.

  • UMBC's Institute for Global Electronic Commerce (IGEC) provides cutting edge research and practical solutions to issues related to electronic commerce. The Institute's multi-disciplinary and international curriculum trains students, industry and government in the area of electronic commerce, while serving as an incubator for virtual companies.

  • UMBC is the only Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator at a Maryland public university.

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UMBC Talent

  • UMBC consistently ranks among the nation’s top research universities in production of computer science, chemistry and biochemistry degrees.

  • The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ranks UMBC 5th nationally in the number of undergraduate degrees awarded in chemistry and biochemistry.
  • Each year, The Shriver Center places over 700 UMBC students in internships, cooperative education experiences and service-learning environments in over 500 public and private organizations in the Baltimore/Washington area and abroad. These professional practice programs are a major resource for employers in the region and an excellent training ground for students. For more information on obtaining an intern or co-op student from UMBC, please contact Christine Routzahn, assistant director of Professional Practice, at routzahn@umbc.edu or 410-455-2493. For more information about The Shriver Center, visit our Web site at www.shrivercenter.org.

  • For the talent you need, look to UMBC and our 11,000+ students studying IT, engineering, the sciences and liberal arts. To assist you in filling your full-time vacancies, there are a number of opportunities to connect with soon-to-be graduates and alumni. Recruitment services include accessing our online resume database, attending job fairs, scheduling on-campus interviews, posting jobs and numerous other options geared towards helping you build a visible presence among job seeking students. Services are also available to assist you in filling your general part-time, temporary, or seasonal positions. For more information on tapping UMBC for your recruitment and hiring needs, contact the UMBC Career Development Center at www.careers.umbc.edu, careers@umbc.edu or 410-455-2216.

  • The Center for Women and Information Technology (CWIT) at UMBC seeks to address women's interests in IT. The center places female undergraduate and graduate students in job-related IT internships in the public and private sectors and serves as a focal point for corporate involvement in efforts to increase women’s awareness and involvement with IT. For more information go to, www.umbc.edu/cwit.

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Educational Services

  • UMBC's Division of Professional Education and Training (DPET) programs promote lifelong learning through credit and non-credit courses offered on-campus and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. DPET takes the resources of a recognized public university to the Baltimore community and beyond, and continues to grow in size and prominence by meeting the needs of busy adults. Flexible scheduling, convenient classes and specialized instruction appropriate for adult learners are hallmarks of the division. By collaborating with campus academic departments, outside institutions and universities, businesses and government agencies--even foreign embassies--UMBC is able to offer programs that truly are tailored to the needs of individuals and organizations. Call us today for more information at 410-455-2336 or via e-mail at connect@umbc.edu. Visit our website, www.continuinged.umbc.edu, for the latest schedule.

  • The UMBC Computer Certification Training Center, an operating division of UMBC Training Centers LLC, represents the University's most ambitious effort to date to dramatically  impact the technical worker shortage. Programs addressing the most popular and marketable industry-standard credentials have resulted in a major influx of new and upgraded technical employment candidates for the local economy. Offerings  include: CompTIA Certifications (A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications), Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco Certification (CCNA), Microsoft Certifications Programmer, Oracle Certified Professional, Discreet Authorized Game Development, Section 508 Website Accessibility, HIPAA Compliance, Wireless Technologies, online class options and customized contract training. For more information on CCTC, contact us at 410-594-CCTC (2282), e-mail info@umbccctc.com or view us online at www.continuinged.umbc.edu/cctc.
  • The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship offers non-credit courses for entrepreneurs through its SMARTbasics and SMARTaccelerator programs. The SMARTbasics Program, "Business Essentials for Techpreneurs," was jointly offered by UMBC and the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA). The program was specifically designed to initiate techpreneurs into the business of doing business. Offered in the Fall of 2001, SMARTbasics provided an in-depth overview of effective business practices including planning, marketing, human resources and finance for high-tech entrepreneurs. The program was offered to CEOs and senior staff members of regional incubators. Visit online at www.umbc.edu/entrepreneurship.

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techcenter@UMBC

  • techcenter@UMBC offers a dynamic, fully-equipped facility for start-up and emerging companies. The complex is a magnet for high-technology business development. Its specialized environment and services provide businesses with a competitive edge. The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, the Baltimore County Department of Economic Development, the Greater Baltimore Alliance, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation and area foundations and corporations work with the tech center to attract and retain high-quality companies by facilitating access to capital, and providing other business support services. techcenter@UMBC also promotes strategic alliances among tenants and connections between tenants, UMBC faculty and external companies in the region. Click here for more information on the techcenter@UMBC and its incubator program.

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