Cloud Engineering (PMCL)
Graduate Degree Program
College: Engineering
ABSTRACT
The Professional Master of Engineering program is designed to assist engineers and technical professionals in the development of their careers and to provide the expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments.
The Cloud Engineering program will provide a deep understanding of cloud-based information and software systems. Students will learn the fundamentals of cloud technologies, including the Linux operating system, various system virtualization technologies, SQL and non-SQL databases, and Python coding skills. The program's electives allow for further specialization in cloud security, machine learning, Internet of Things, or software-defined networking. The program will prepare students for a career in cloud-based technologies in positions such as cloud system architect, cloud engineer, and cloud application developer.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Students in this program pay a special tuition rate, which does not differ between residents and non-residents of Maryland. This rate is not fully covered by graduate assistantships, fellowships or the tuition remission. Additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
This program does not provide departmental assistantships or fellowships. Loans, work-study and need-based grants for citizens and permanent residents with demonstrated financial need may submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by appropriate FAFSA deadlines.
CONTACT
Visit the MAGE Website for Additional Information: www.mage.umd.edu
Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering
2105 J.M. Patterson Building
4356 Stadium Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.0362
Email: mage@umd.edu
Website: https://mage.umd.edu/
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Letters of Recommendation (2)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
- CV/Resume (optional)
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | ||
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | July 31, 2025 | December 17, 2024 |
| International Applicants | ||
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants | March 11, 2025 | September 24, 2024 |
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
Program Website: mage.umd.edu
Application Process: gradschool.umd.edu/admissions
This program is currently offered in-person at the College Park Campus. In addition to in-person courses, you may have the option to take some course requirements in an online format. Course format offerings are subject to change.
This program is also offered 100% online. Please see Cloud Engineering (MECL) for more information.