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Frequently Asked Questions Doctor of Management Program

  1. What are the application requirements?

    • Application
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume
    • Recommendations
    • Transcripts
    • Successful GMAT scores OR successful completion of DMGT 600

See http://www.umuc.edu/policy/academic/aa17011.shtml for the admissions criteria.

  1. What is DMGT 600 Foundations of Doctoral Studies (3)?

DMGT 600 is a pre-requisite course geared to introduce potential Doctor of Management (DM) candidates to doctoral studies in management. Topics explored in the course include the purpose and context of the doctoral degree program; the role and value of research and statistical analysis in the practice of management; and key concepts in management, leadership, change, and organizational theory. Degree requirements and the dissertation process are explored. Exercises include the development of an individual journal that will be used to evaluate skills in critical thinking, argumentation, and writing expression.

Applicable Waivers:
GMAT score of 650 or better
Possession of a terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D., etc.) will also be considered

  1. Upon successful completion of DMGT 600, may I defer the start of the DM Program?

Yes, you may defer your start of the DM Program for one semester without a justifiable explanation. A deferment request of more than one semester requires a written request for an extension which will be reviewed by the Graduate School of Management and Technology.

  1. If DMGT 600 is not completed successfully, may I retake the course?

If you complete DMGT 600 and earn a grade lower than a B, you will not be eligible to repeat the course. If you withdraw within the allowed timeframe for withdrawal and receive a W in DMGT 600, you will be allowed to reenroll in the course in a later session.

  1. Is the UMUC Doctor of Management degree accredited?

UMUC is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools for more than 50 years. In addition, UMUC is a state university in the University System of Maryland.
Please access: http://www.umuc.edu/gen/accred.shtml for additional accreditation information.

  1. Is UMUC AACSB accredited?

UMUC has not sought AACSB* International accreditation.

* The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International

  1. How long will it take me to complete my degree?

Time of degree will vary depending upon individual progress, as well as individual circumstances while enrolled in the program. You are granted seven years to complete the program; however, the average completion time remains at four years.

  1. How often does my Cohort meet throughout the entire program?

The DM Program is an online program with a mandatory on-site residency once
per semester. The residencies are normally held on Friday and Saturday for the academic courses, but may vary during the dissertation phase of the program. A DM student can realistically complete 3 courses within a calendar year with a total of three visits per year to the UMUC campus in Adelphi, Maryland. DM courses are offered in Spring, Summer and Fall.

  1. What is a Cohort?

A cohort refers to a group of students who are accepted into the program and enroll in the same courses each semester. If accepted into the program, you will become part of a cohort that progresses through the program together.

  1. Can I take doctoral-level courses provisionally or without applying and receiving an acceptance letter?

All students, except those granted a waiver (see above), must successfully complete DMGT 600 prior to official admission to the program. DMGT 600 is the only pre-requisite course for the DM program and the only DMGT course that can be taken prior to official admission.

  1. How many credits do I need to take receive my degree?

All DM students must complete the required 48 credits to complete the program. All courses must be taken in the structured order.

  1. Are transfer credits accepted?

No, we do not accept transfer credits.

  1. If I receive my degree, will I be able to teach at the college/university level?

The DM degree from UMUC is a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university. That is typically one of the requirements for teaching in higher education. However, the Doctor of Management program is not designed for students who aspire to tenure-track positions at research universities. Individuals with this goal may wish to consider pursuing a specialized Ph.D. degree. The Doctor of Management degree is designed for people who hold, or who aspire to hold, senior leadership or management positions in the public, private, higher education, and not-for-profit sectors.

  1. Is the Doctor of Management (DM) the same as a PhD?

No, a PhD is a theoretical discipline-oriented research degree with a narrow focus, designed to train students to assume roles as tenured faculty or researchers in a specific academic area. The DM degree has an interdisciplinary orientation and stresses the application of research to real-world situations.

  1. Can I pursue the Doctor of Management degree while employed full time?

Yes, UMUC has designed the Doctor of Management program specifically for students who are working full-time. The Doctor of Management program consists of three semesters of 4-6 credits per semester. Most students in the program are working full-time.

  1. How many semesters per year does the Doctor of Management program have?

The DM Program has 3 semesters per year--Fall, Spring and Summer.

  1. When are the application deadlines for each semester?
Application Deadline Term Start
October 1 Spring Term
February 1 Summer Term
June 1 Fall Term
  1. Can I get financial aid?

Yes, financial aid is available. You can contact financial aid at 301-985-6740 or gradfinaid@umuc.edu.

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