Distance Education and E-learning (Policy and Management)
University of Maryland University CollegeProgram Overview
The Distance Education and E-learning (Policy and Management) at University of Maryland University College is a MEd programme in Business & Management, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Distance Education and E-learning (Policy and Management) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 659 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 456 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Distance Education and E-learning (Policy and Management) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Management and Leadership in Distance Education & E-learning
- Distance Education & E-learning Systems
- Library and Intellectual Property Issues in Distance Education & E-learning
- Practitioner Research in Distance Education & E-learning
- The Business of Distance Education & E-learning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Graduate Admissions Requirements for Students Educated Abroad
- Official documentation indicating successful completion of the equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degree: If you were educated in a country other than the United States, you must have your official transcripts evaluated by an independent credit evaluation service. The evaluation company will send a copy of the evaluation to both you and UMUC. However, providing your transcript does not ensure admission to the Graduate School.
- English language proficiency: If English is not your native language, you need to demonstrate college-level proficiency in written English to UMUC by means of one of the following:
- Earn a minimum score of 550 on the written version or 79 on the Internet version on the Test of English as a Foreign Language as well as a minimum score of 4 on the Test of Written English, except for the Internet-based TOEFL, where no TWE is required; the TOEFL score recovery code for UMUC is 5804
- Earn a minimum overall score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System; must include the academic writing and academic reading modules
- Earn a minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam
- Submit a transcript indicating completion of at least 12 credits of graduate coursework within the past two years, with a grade of B or higher, at a regionally accredited U.S. degree-granting institution or college; all credit is subject to review before being accepted as evidence of English proficiency
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 659 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 456 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 659 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 456 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland University College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Maryland University College
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Adelphi, United States
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