Program Overview

Online Master of Multidisciplinary Studies

Program Highlights

The Master of Multidisciplinary Studies (MMDS) is a 30-semester credit hour degree that can be customized to meet individual students' needs. The degree integrates courses from at least two disciplines.

• Flexible and customizable degree designed to meet student needs
• Stackable certificates combined with complementary coursework to provide specific skills

Program Details

Tuition

• In-state tuition: $480.90/credit hour
• Out-of-state tuition: $590.53/credit hour

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the MMDS, students must:

• Submit a graduate school application for the MMDS
• Submit a "certificate identification form" which is the application for the graduate certificate
• Submit supplementary documents for the certificate, if applicable

Curriculum

Students will complete two types of coursework:

Graduate Certificate Courses

Students will complete a graduate certificate of between 12-18 semester credit hours. If the graduate certificate is less than 12 semester credit hours, students must complete additional coursework in the same discipline to make up a total of 12 semester credit hours. Available fully online graduate certificates include:

• Graduate Certificate in Technical and Professional Writing: 4 courses; 12 semester credit hours
• Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering: 5 courses; 15 semester credit hours
• Graduate Certificate in Construction Management: 5 courses; 15 semester credit hours
• Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning: 6 courses; 18 semester credit hours
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration: 4 courses; 12 semester credit hours

Complementary Coursework

• Students will pick complementary coursework from another graduate certificate or master's program to earn a total of 30 semester credit hours and complete the degree
• Subject matter in this coursework must be different from, but complementary to, that of the certificate discipline
• Complementary courses must be approved by the MMDS program advisor and course department prior to enrollment
• Students in the MMDS can take certificate and approved complementary courses simultaneously
• Complementary coursework may be completed face-to-face or fully online

UTEP Edge

The UTEP Edge is a student success initiative that develops upon students' assets through a variety of high-impact experiences. These experiences are designed to improve student skills and give UTEP students a competitive advantage as they move forward in their lives and careers. MMDS students will have the following Edge experiences and skills:

Edge Experiences

• Community Engagement
• Online Experiences
• Research and Scholarly Activities

Edge Skills

• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Confidence
• Teamwork
• Critical Thinking

Career Paths

Available career paths for MMDS graduates include:

• Systems Engineering Certificate Career Path
• Construction Management Certificate Career Path
• Urban Planning Certificate Career Path
• Business Administration Certificate Career Path

Other Online Master's Degree Programs

Other online master's degree programs available include:

• Master of Defense And Strategic Studies
• Master of Arts in Education With a Concentration in Diversity, Equity and Social Justice in Education
• Online Master of Arts in Education With a Concentration in Linguistic Diversity and Educational Equity
• Master of Arts in Education With a Concentration in STEM Education
• Online Master of Arts in Education With a Concentration in Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Master of Education in Bilingual Education
• Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
• Master of Education in Literacy Education
• Master's in Special Education with a Concentration in Bilingual Special Education
• Master of Science in Construction Management
• Master of Science in Systems Engineering
• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
• Master of Music With a Concentration in Conducting
• Master of Public Administration With a Concentration in Public Policy and Management
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Multidisciplinary Studies
• Master of Education in Educational Administration With a Concentration in Higher Education Leadership
• Master of Social Work