After satisfactory completion of four online courses, online students may transfer to the in-person program. Students must earn a B or better in at least two core courses and a C or better in non-core courses before transferring to the in-person program. Learn more about the Hybrid MS option.
International students may transfer to the on-campus program after satisfactory completion of four courses. Visa sponsorship would take place after the four courses are completed. Please visit the UMass International Programs Office website for more information.
Applications for the fall semester are due June 1.
Applications for the spring semester are due December 1.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Yes, the curriculum for the online program is the same as the in-person program's. Not all courses are available online, but more are being added each semester.
Yes, on-campus master's students may transfer to the online program. International students may have restrictions; please visit the UMass International Programs Office website for more information.
Yes, you can take courses before committing to the online degree program. If you later join the program, you can transfer credits from up to two courses towards your degree. Learn how >>
At this time, online students can complete the Data Science or Security concentrations fully online. The Field Experience concentration cannot be completed online. Talk to your advisor to ensure that you optimize your course schedule to complete the concentrations.
We recommend taking one or two courses per semester. Talk to your advisor about your situation. International students may have restrictions; please visit the UMass International Programs Office website for more information.