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Graduate School of Management & Technology – Programs

Doctor of Management - Application Information

Student Profile

This program is designed for part-time adult students with significant professional experience, fostering an interchange of ideas and critical thinking. As a busy working professional, you’ll be glad to know that the DM program at UMUC features an online-plus residency format to allow for national and global diversity of perspectives and experiences. 

Requirements for Internationally Educated Applicants

Please check International Students—Graduate Admission Requirements

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) Doctor of Management program, you must have all of the following:

  • A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.20 on a 4.00 scale or by permission of the department. A master’s degree must be completed before the application deadline.

  • At least seven years of professional experience.

  • Standardized Exam: Since admission is competitive, prospective students may wish to take the GMAT or GRE to enhance their candidacy.

    Note: When taking these exams, you must use the following codes to ensure that your test scores are mailed to UMUC:
    • GRE - code 5804
    • GMAT - code SQT-QH-73

*See the "Documents Required" section below for all necessary items.

University System of Maryland Regulations for Applicants

  • Students may be admitted to only one institution in the University System of Maryland (USM) at any time. Students may be admitted as either graduates or undergraduates, but no one may hold both classifications at one time. A student’s most recent application for admission invalidates any previous admission.

  • Students may be admitted to only one USM graduate program at anytime. Application for admission to a second graduate program is not permitted until notification of resignation has been presented to the first program. Students admitted to any USM graduate program should inform UMUC.

  • Once admitted, students retain active status for two years even without being registered in the program. Students may withdraw at any time by writing to Graduate Advising at 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783. Students whose files become inactive must reapply for admission.

  • UMUC graduate students who have been academically dismissed from one program will not be considered for readmission to any other UMUC Graduate School of Management and Technology degree.

Admission to the Doctoral Program is Competitive

Admission to the Doctor of Management program is competitive; meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission to the program is based on the combination of all requirements, not any single item by itself.

Application Deadline Term Start
October 1 Spring term
February 1 Summer term
June 1 Fall term


Instructions for Submitting the Application Package

Submit all required documents as listed.

Please Note: Test scores must be sent directly from Educational Testing Services [ETS] to UMUC in a single envelope addressed to:

UMUC Graduate Admissions
Attn: DM Admissions
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783 USA

Completing the Online Application Form in MyUMUC

Getting started is easy! Simply complete the online application form—plus a non-refundable $100 application fee—all within the secure MyUMUC portal environment.

Step 1.1: At the top left of the MyUMUC home page, click on the Apply Online button.
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Step 1.2: Click the Begin a New Application button to open a new application.
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Important Hint: Prior to completing the electronic application, collect all your information before you begin your application such as names and addresses of the institutions you have attended.

If you have any questions as you are completing the application, please contact us at 877-868-2847 or myumuchelp@umuc.edu.

Now let’s get started! Complete your application form in MyUMUC!

Documents Required to Complete your Application

  1. Personal Statement

Complete a separate personal statement of four to six double-spaced pages. Describe how your professional and academic background makes you a suitable choice for doctoral study. Explain why you chose UMUC’s Doctor of Management degree program in particular and how the program would benefit you. Recognizing that your interests may change, please describe ways in which the research area will strengthen your future career plans. The research interest should include the rationale and justification—including supporting references for the selection and the value of this area to your selected field. Please describe what you intend to do upon completion of the program, if admitted.

  1. Résumé
Please submit a complete résumé of your professional and educational experience.
  1. Recommendation Forms

  1. Transcripts

Include official transcripts of your academic records from your graduate degree-granting institution. The transcripts must be in their original sealed envelopes. This includes students who attended another institution in the University System of Maryland.

Please Note:

  • If you received your master’s degree from an institution outside of the United States, please refer to International Students—Graduate Admission Requirements.
  • Applicants who have attended University of Maryland University College (stateside or in Asia or Europe) do not need to request a UMUC transcript. However, dates of attendance must be listed on the application form.

If you haven't already, go to MyUMUC, select "Apply Online" and begin your application process. If you have questions, please call 800-888-UMUC (8682).