The University of Maryland University College

I completed my bachelors at UMUC, and this fall I will be completing my masters in marketing management.

I found the work challenging yet very informative and the teachers engaging and helpful. I have not only learn tremendous amount, but I have grown professionally.

This environment is for someone who is willing to manage their time and their priorities, and make some sacrifices. In one class alone, you can have multiple chapter readings, case studies, supplemental videos and readings, in addition to the module and discussion (which requires thoughtful researched work and response to other students), with upwards of 1-8 questions. This was my weekly experience for just one class. Add to that one or two more classes and you are beyond busy.

However, man, did I learn a lot of information that is applicable to my field and has already positioned me for promotion and growth (due to my extremely high GPA and the application of knowledge learned).

The online environment is easy to navigate and is available on multiple devices. The teachers are responsive and want to see you succeed. And your classmates are their to achieve the same goal as you.

I would strongly recommend this institution for anyone who truly wants to learn and is prepared to do what it takes to make.

I came the UMUC MS Management program with a B.A. and M.S. from a traditional face-to-face state school. Honestly, UMUC is much more time consuming. All communication is written since it is an online school, so I am writing a lot more than I had to for my traditional MA. In addition to papers, there are weekly online conference responses that MUST contain citations. These graded, 500+ -word posts, including responses to peers, require an understanding of the reading, so you have to be prepared. I am learning a lot more in this format simply because an insane amount of writing is required.

Decent School. but requires every student to be self motivated..this primarily still in the night school mindset and is primarily for people with jobs and need a degree and like classroom and web style learning experience over only online classes...some of the core classes are hard but helped me out in the long run especially at the work place

I'm having an excellent experience at UMUC. My advisor is attentive and proactive and the faculty are extremely helpful and supportive.

I enjoyed my time at UMUC and also learned more than I ever thought I would. Twice I almost gave up but the staff encouraged me to keep going and my faculty understood my challenges. The team at Andrews Air Force Base handled all of my adminstrative matters for me and made sure I just focused on the study aspect of school. It took a whole team to help me graduate, but I did it!

UMUC Graduate School is a teaching institution, not research based. It provides practical (applied) business education for working adults. Learning in the classroom is instantly applicable on the job. When earning my executive Master of International Management, I was running an international joint venture and found the classroom learning to be invaluable in managing the venture on a daily basis. The Executive Master of International Management is now offered as an Executive MBA with a global focus.

The graduate school's biotechnology program is very good. Why? First, the program is not totally science or lab based, that is, replete with organic and inorganic chemistry course work. It focuses more on a combination of business and technical issues/policies that are unique to the biotech industry. The instructors require that students read the assigned material and provide an analysis of what was studied or read. You received grades based upon class room participation, examaminations given and papers submitted. Depending on the instructor part of your grade depended on what your team members felt you contributed to a group project. Grades were typically weight based - the larger percentage usually applied to term papers and/or exams. Secondly, sound research methods with proper footnotes were expected when submitting papers. Some instructors even deducted grade points for late unexplained assignments or poor footnoting. Third, most of the course work was challenging - grades were earned. Fourth, while having a Phd is not necessarily a prequisite for being an effective teacher - all of my instructors had one and some were even patent holders. These instructors provided the theory as well as the real world practices contained within the biotech industry. Finally, the capstone course was difficult. The class was divided into teams, and each team worked with a biotech company. A lot research and analysis was devoted to the project and results were presented to the owner or CEO of the biotech firm. Each team produced a research paper that was graded by the instructor with the biotech owner's input. Also, each student received grades for exams and papers submitted

I was an on-line student that used the WebTycho proprietary online learning platform. The platform was functional as long as electrical power was available.

I did experience some problems reaching my academic advisor but reaching someone 100% of the time is a problem in most organizational settings. Overall I thought the learning experience in this graduate program was very valuable and worthwhile.

I attended the University's Asian Division, and am in the process of completing a graduate degree online via Web Tycho. I DO NOT understand where some of the useless negative rantings are coming from.

I would suggest looking at the source of those comments, and realize that there are plenty of scam schools receiving great ratings, whereas UMUC is getting the shaft by people who probably didn't actually attend this university in the first place.

Top rate education and great experiences during research projects as well as exams. This school has added greatly to my ability in providing accurate research information, and has enhanced my overall education.Great school.

I found that I had to give much more time in focusing as the classes were on line. That being said, the professors were accessible as well and competent. I was glad that I received my graduate degree here and I would recommend any working adult to consider this program as it conforms to work and family life.

I have attended this university for both my undergraduate degree and now, via DE, for my graduate degree. I have gotten a lot out of my education and the courses are very challening at times.

I too have had instances wherein I had to deal with the Bursar's office and in at least one case they weren't too receptive; however, overall I have been very satisfied with this university.

During my undergraduate education, I found that there were times wherein courses may have been offered, but not taught, and that was due mainly to lack of student sign-ups. I have found the quality of online education is equivalent, or even better, than the in-class instruction. I say that because you have to exercise more discipline in your studies, read a lot more, and focus on interacting with the rest of the class.

UMUC is a program for adult students in the workplace who are seeking to further their education. The graduate school is primarily delivered through distance education. Far from being a diploma mill, I have found the courses stimulating and challenging and recommend it to many of my friends who are looking for a way to get their graduate degrees without quitting work.