Software Engineering (Z065)

Graduate Certificate Program
College: Engineering

Abstract

The Graduate Certificate in 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.

Our programs in Software Engineering program is concerned with developing and maintaining software systems that behave reliably and efficiently, are affordable to develop and maintain, and satisfy all the requirements that customers have defined for them. Our faculty consists of world class researchers and practitioners who apply the latest Software Engineering principles at large projects at NASA, DARPA, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin. Courses focus on three technical areas—cybersecurity, computer engineering, and systems engineering—preparing students to help solve pressing real-world problems. 

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: www.mage.umd.edu

Courses: ENPM

General Requirements

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
  • CV/Resume (optional)
  • Letter of Recommendation (optional)

*Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.

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 N/A N/A

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 Software Engineering (Z144) for more information.