Graduate Brochure

Graduate Brochure

GRADUATE STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE LEADERS LEARN HERE. Whether you want to rise in the ranks at your organization or are ready for a career change, the University of Baltimore can help you reach your goal. You’ve got the passion. We’ll give you the know-how. KNOWLEDGE THAT WORKS Ranked No. 1 in Maryland for working adults, UB has been the choice of Baltimore’s top leaders for nearly 100 years. A graduate degree from the University of Baltimore will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s high-demand careers. DIFFERENT BY DESIGN Our faculty are more than just “book smart.” With expertise gained everywhere from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies, our faculty members are scholars and practitioners in their fields. They designed our programs based on what’s happening in today’s marketplace and offer them on your schedule. Take classes in downtown Baltimore, at the Rockville campus, in the evening, on the weekend, online, part time or full time. YOU KNOW US. From its beginnings, the University has granted educational access to a remarkably wide range of students: working adults, first-generation college- goers, career-changers and those who require the flexibility not found in traditional college settings. Our alumni network—50,000 strong—is a community of hardworking men and women, engaged in every neighborhood in Baltimore, across Maryland and around the world. TOP TOP TOP 15% 50 11% for the highest- master’s-level nationally for paid graduates university in economic and in Maryland the nation social mobility Baltimore Business Journal, Washington Monthly, collegeNET, 2018 2018 2018 ON YOUR TERMS, TWO CAMPUSES You don’t have to come to Baltimore ON YOUR for a UB degree. We offer five graduate programs and a certificate program at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville. Courses are available in weekend, online and 10-week sessions. SCHEDULE With 40,000 alumni living in Maryland and campuses in proximity to two metropolitan areas, UB offers a clear advan- tage. Whether in downtown Baltimore or Rockville, you can easily access opportunities for research, internships and work with government, nonprofits and innovative public- and private-sector businesses. The Universities at Shady Grove campus provides the best UB has to offer in a location that’s ideally situated on the MD-355/I-270 “technology corridor,” which serves as Montgomery County’s primary economic engine, concentrated in biotechnology but highly diversified with advanced professional, research and technology services. ONLINE EXPERIENCE At the University of Baltimore, we offer four degree programs—including our nationally ranked M.P.A. and MBA—and one certificate program fully online. No. 1 in Maryland for working adults Washington Monthly, 2018 “ What makes UB different is that, as a student, you actually learn from other stu- dents almost as much as you learn from your professors. UB stresses the idea that working together, respecting others and helping others is vital to being a productive member in our society. It’s a culture that you don’t The University of Baltimore’s online programs and courses offer the same content, rigor and collaboration truly understand or between faculty and students as you would find in a face-to-face class on campus. appreciate until you enroll here.” DUAL DEGREES EDWARD SHIELDS, J.D./M.S. in Criminal It’s a competitive market; differentiate yourself with a Justice student dual degree. Our MBA offers three dual-degree options: the J.D., M.S. in Nursing and Pharm.D. We also offer degree options that combine a J.D. with programs including the M.S. in Criminal Justice, M.S. in Negotiations and Conflict Management, M.P.A. and more. For a full list, visit ubalt.edu/programs. GET MORE OUT OF YOUR EDUCATION. UB students’ life experiences bring a rich dynamic and depth; they demand a learning experience that’s not traditional. Classes are combined with hands-on learning, getting you out into the work- force and applying what you’ve learned to enrich your experience and ensure you graduate with more than a degree. LEARN MORE AT UBALT.EDU/CAMPUSLIFE. CAREER AND INTERNSHIP CENTER Whether you’re changing careers or looking to rise in the ranks, our Career and Internship Center offers a variety of free services to students and alumni. • Polish your resume and LinkedIn profile. • Find jobs and internships. • Practice for an interview. • Develop your network. • Learn about professional development and on-campus recruitment opportunities. Our dedicated career coaches have the connections and know-how to help you develop a career action plan, set goals and chart your course to meet them. Our students are given unique opportunities to take their lessons beyond the classroom. Jake Balter (right), an M.P.A. student, works with Youth in Business at Jubilee Arts to give high school-aged students experience operating an art-based business. 50K 40K alumni living in strong Maryland LEARN GLOBALLY Organizational issues know no boundaries, and neither should you. • Study abroad with the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences’ M.S. in Applied Psychology program. Students who choose the Industrial and Organizational (I-O) concentration have a chance to learn from renowned faculty in Barcelona and Pau-Bayonne, France. • Learn how business is conducted around the world with the Merrick School of Business’ Global Field Studies, which has taken students to countries including Thailand, Italy and Chile in the last decade. The school also partners with the Berlin School of Economics and Law to offer a variety of three- and four-week summer programs taught in English. • Learn about crime and correctional systems around the world through Study abroad experiences in locations including the College of Public Affairs’ Global Experiences in Criminal Justice. Valencia, Spain, allow UB students to engage with Four weeks of coursework are followed by a 10-day immersion trip abroad. and learn alongside their peers around the world. Destinations for this summer course have included Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic and Germany. Funding may be available for certain programs. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM • Participate in fellowships and intern- ships supporting the Center for Drug Policy and Enforcement’s efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse. • Work with Maryland’s preeminent applied research and policy analysis center during a graduate fellowship with the William Donald Schaefer Center for Public Policy. • At the Jacob France Institute, access workforce development research and socioeconomic data. • Collaborate with faculty in the William and Althea Wagman Laboratory to assist in data collection and analysis. You can also conduct and publish original research. • Build and grow your own enterprise with help from the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Through the William Donald Schaefer Center for Public Policy, students find opportunities to put their knowledge to work on research projects sponsored by local, state and federal governments; nonprofit organizations; and other enterprises. YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Our students come from more than 100 countries. We have resources dedicated to the unique needs of international students, including specialists who can assist with admission and provide guidance to those adjusting to a new culture. We’ll also assist you with visa and immigration needs and provide support for your personal and professional growth. 600+ Join the growing number of international students, research scholars and faculty who have chosen the University of Baltimore as their preferred institution to study, teach and learn. UB’s international students have gone to work with the World Trade Center Institute, companies have Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, International Rescue employed UB international Committee, Wells Fargo, The World Bank, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, students for practical Legg Mason and more. training opportunities. LEARN MORE AT UBALT.EDU/INTERNATIONAL. “ I genuinely appreciate [the] University of Baltimore for helping me adapt and grow personally and professionally. It provided me with great support and encouragement whenever I reached out, and it is so good to feel that all they want is my success.” MEENA CHHANTYAL, M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services student from Nepal YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS The University of Baltimore recognizes the important strengths that military and veteran students contribute to our campus. From a one-stop veterans center to various funding opportunities, we have a variety of resources and services to help you reach your full potential. Contact the Office of Admission at 410.837.6565 to learn about the most efficient and cost-effective way for you to earn your degree. LEARN MORE AT UBALT.EDU/MILITARY. The Bob Parsons Veterans Center helps military-connected students find the resources, services and support they need to succeed at UB. The fully staffed campus space also includes exclusive access to a computer lab, resource room, conference room, lounge and kitchenette. 300+ DISABILITY AND ACCESS SERVICES The Office of Disability and Access Services at the University of military-connected students, including veterans, active duty Baltimore works with students with various disabilities and some temporary impairments that substantially limit one or more major life and reserve military and their activities. Office staff are available to answer questions concerning spouses and dependents, are part accommodations and services and to provide information about other of the UB community. resources on and off campus. Students who suspect they may have a disability but do not have the required documentation should contact the office at 410.837.4775 for a consultation. DIFFERENT BY DESIGN For nearly a century, the University of Baltimore has excelled in developing leaders in Baltimore and beyond. We opened in 1925, in the heart of Baltimore, as a private, night School of Law and College of Business Administration.

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