At The University of Baltimore, we provide knowledge that works. Get real-world career preparation and the hands-on experience employers demand at a fraction of the cost of other universities. Pick courses that fit your schedule and create an education tailored to your vision and needs. Welcome to UBalt!
Make the connections and acquire the skills you need to advance your career or start
a new one.Whether you want to rise in the ranks at your organization or are ready for a career change, the University of Baltimore can help you reach your goal. Here, you’ll make lifelong friendships and develop strong professional networks, learn from dedicated faculty with years of experience in their field, and find professional development opportunities that build on what you learn in class.
"It helped to come to a school that's so invested in the field and has so many connections as well. ... If you come from the field of criminal justice in Baltimore city, UBalt is intertwined in some way, somehow, and to be in the field and represent the University at the same time makes you more credible."
Degree: M.S. '19 in Criminal Justice
Current Position: Baltimore Child Abuse Center, anti-trafficking and exploitation
coordinator
"The substantive work in the classes all have direct relevance to my role in general and senior management. ... The online interface increases pressure on the student to be self-starting and disciplined, which also helps in terms of execution and leadership."
Degree: MBA '10
Current Position: Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association, senior vice president for
source and international affairs
"It may sound cliche, but UBalt really did change my life. ... I wouldn't be where I am today without the fellowship and the belief the Schaefer Center's director, Dr. Ann Cotten, had in me. I made life-long friendships at UBalt and I will always be grateful for my time there."
Degree: M.F.A. in Integrated Design, '08
Current position: Central Arizona College, professor of digital media
"UBalt stresses the idea that working together, respecting others and helping others is vital to being a productive member in our society. It's a culture that you don't truly understand or appreciate until you enroll here."
Degree: J.D./M.S. '19
Current Position: Harford County State's Attorney's Office, assistant state attorney
You’ll find plenty of career development opportunities while you’re at UBalt, whether it’s a graduate fellowship with our Center for Drug Policy and Enforcement or William Donald Schaefer Center for Public Policy, build a better Baltimore through the Community Development Fellowship Program, or unearth actionable data and analyses with the Jacob France Institute.
With flexible course options, you can earn your degree on your schedule. Take classes in the evening, on the weekend, online, part time or full time. Not close to Baltimore? UBalt also offers several programs at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland.
Our academic advisers will be some of your primary resources on campus. They can assist you with finding course options and registration, understanding academic policies, connecting with campus resources and fielding any other questions or concerns you may have. Learn more about the academic support that UBalt offers.
Plus, UBalt’s Career and Internship Center is ready to help you build or revise your resume, find a job or internship and more from your first class to graduation day.