MBA Preparatory Studies Upper-Division Certificate
Program Overview
MBA Preparatory Studies Upper-Division Certificate
The MBA Preparatory Studies Upper-Division Certificate is a program designed for students in any major who plan to pursue an MBA after graduation from UMBC. The curriculum is designed to meet the coursework requirements for entry into the MBA program at many graduate business schools, including The Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland College Park.
Program Overview
- The program is available to students in any major.
- The curriculum is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills in business administration.
- The certificate is offered by the Department of Information Systems, College of Engineering and Information Technology, and is available on the Catonsville campus.
Career Options
A certificate in MBA Preparatory Studies on a student's transcript shows graduate schools that they have acquired foundational knowledge and skills in this area while earning their undergraduate degree.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
UMBC is committed to making a world-class education accessible to every student. The university offers a range of financial aid options, including:
- Grants
- Scholarships
- Work-study
- Loans New and current degree-seeking undergraduates can explore institutional and departmental scholarships using the Scholarship Retriever tool, along with additional opportunities from external partners.
Application Process
To apply, students must:
- Complete the Common App.
- Request supporting documents, including official transcripts and international transcripts (if applicable).
- Submit standardized test scores and/or letters of recommendation (optional).
- Complete additional requirements for Scholars Programs and Visual and Performing Arts Majors (if applicable).
Program Details
- Campus Location: Catonsville
- Department: Department of Information Systems
- College: College of Engineering and Information Technology
Undergraduate Programs
The university offers various undergraduate programs, including:
- Majors:
- Business Technology Administration B.A.
- Information Systems B.S.
- Minors:
- Information Systems Minor
- Management Minor
- User Experience (UX) and Human-Centered Computing (HCC) Minor
- Certificates:
- Auditing for Information Systems Certificate
- Business Analytics Certificate
- Cybersecurity Informatics Certificate
- Decision Making Support Certificate
- Health Information Technology Certificate
- MBA Preparatory Studies Certificate
- Management Science Certificate
- Network Administration Certificate
- User Experience, Web and Mobile Development Certificate