Tuition and Fees

Spring 2006—Graduate

GRADUATE TUITION PER SEMESTER HOUR

Standard Master’s Degree and Resident Teacher Certification Programs
Maryland residents		$353
Nonresidents of Maryland		$575
Active-duty military and spouses		$353
Global Master of Business Administration
	IMAN courses (27 credits)
	– Maryland residents	$353
	– Nonresidents	$575
	– Active-duty military and spouses	$353
	GMBA 600 (1 credit) - regardless of residency	$605
	GMBA courses (15 credits) - (regardless of residency; for GMBA 660, there is a fee of $2400 for each of two 14-day study trips [excluding round-trip international transportation to the country of destination])	$605
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
	All MBA students (regardless of residency)	$605
Doctor of Management (DM)
	700-level courses (regardless of residency)	$862
	Note: Golden ID benefits may not be applied to GMBA or MBA courses or to 700-level courses for the Doctor of Management.

GRADUATE TUITION PER PROGRAM FOR EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS

	Note: Tuition for graduate Executive Programs generally includes the cost of tuition, books, library skills course, instructional materials, and (for the MBA) an international study trip—except for airfare. Neither tuition remission for USM employees nor Golden ID benefits may be used for the Executive Programs.
	Master of Business Administration	$39,354
	Tuition is payable on the following schedule: $5,622 before each seminar*
	Master of Science in Information Technology	$28,584
	Tuition is payable on the following schedule: $4,764 before each seminar*
	Master of Science in Technology Management	$25,488
	Tuition is payable on the following schedule: $4,248 before each seminar*
	Certificate for Chief Information Officers (CIO)	$ 19,056
	Tuition is payable on the following schedule: $4,764 before each seminar*
	*A deposit of $500 is required after applications are accepted to reserve a place in the class. The balance of the first tuition payment is due before the start of Seminar I.

GRADUATE TUITION PER NONCREDIT COURSE

	UCSP 620, 621, and 630	$ 225
	UCSP 611	$ 75

	Note: Financial aid, the Golden ID program, and USM remission of fees may not be applied to noncredit courses.

FEES

Application for Admission (nonrefundable)
	Doctor of Management	$100
	All other graduate programs	$50
Diploma/Certificate		$50
Technology Fee*
	Per semester hour for credit courses	$5
	For UCSP 611	$5
	For UCSP 620, 621, & 630	$15
	*Technology fee does not apply to MBA, DM, and Executive Programs courses. Fee is capped at $120 per year.
Late Registration		$30
Service Charge for Dishonored Checks		$25
Transcripts
	Regular service (per copy)	$5

Note: The Board of Regents has authorized the university to charge students' delinquent accounts for all collection costs incurred by the university. The normal collection fee is 17 percent plus attorney and/or court costs; you will also be reported to a credit bureau. Requests for services (e.g., transcripts, diplomas, commencement arrangements, official evaluations) will be denied until all debts are paid.