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The naming conventions of the schools make it a little confusing. I've lived in Maryland my entire life; hopefully I can bring some clarity. UMUC (University

by teej 17y ago

The naming conventions of the schools make it a little confusing. I've lived in Maryland my entire life; hopefully I can bring some clarity. UMUC (University of Maryland, University College) is the place Kundra attended for his Masters. While UMUC offers online courses, it is primarily a brick & mortar accredited college targeted at working adults. They advertise heavily for working professionals looking to get graduate degrees. UMUC is not competitive on a national level. UMCP (University of Maryland, College Park aka "University of Maryland") is where Kundra did his undergrad. UMCP is a competitive & prestigious college on undergrad and post-grad levels. They are particularly known for their math, science, and engineering. There are many notable people who have attended UMCP, including Sergey Brin of Google. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_University_of_Maryland,_College_Park_people http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_University_of_Maryland,... There are many other schools in the "University of Maryland" system which use the name. When someone says simple "University of Maryland", they are typically referring to UMCP. Most of the other colleges are referred to by their four-letter abbreviation.

tptacek 17y ago
MIS is also a bit of a vocational/industry degree anyways; not surprising to see someone pick up an MIS at a second-tier, extra-flexible, extra-inexpensive venue.
marylander 17y ago
Again, the Maryland State Annotated Code, Title 12 of the Education Article, 12-101(b)7 informs that the definition of University, University of Maryland, and University of Maryland System refers to all colleges and universities in the University System of Maryland including UMUC and College Park. Also, UMUC is located directly on the College Park campus in College Park Maryland. It is not a valid assumption that when refering to the University of Maryland, people are stating "UMD-College Park". But, then...it is still the truth...they are both one in the same as it pertains to quality and content of education but not necessarily in admissions.
- amskid123 17y ago
  Not true. The code was changed. There is no "University of Maryland System" anymore - only a "University System of MD" (www.usmd.edu) UMUC and UMD are two different schools and the degrees says so.
- amskid123 17y ago
  Not true. And not sure why you think you can get something for nothing. First, the code was changed. There is no "University of Maryland System" anymore - only a "University System of MD" (www.usmd.edu) UMUC degrees say "UMUC". UMCP degrees say, simply: "University of Maryland", and UMCP is the only school in the USMD authorized to do so as the flagship university. UMUC is a separate university within the USMD. Why you would attempt to argue otherwise is beyond me. It is a fine school for its mission -- but is not U-Md. UMUC and UMD are two different schools and the degrees says so. for example, an MBA from the top 25 UMD can be found here: www.rhsmith.umd.edu The UMUC MBA (open admissions, different school) is different and can be found here. www.umuc.edu/mba

by teej 17y ago

tptacek 17y ago

MIS is also a bit of a vocational/industry degree anyways; not surprising to see someone pick up an MIS at a second-tier, extra-flexible, extra-inexpensive venue.

marylander 17y ago

Again, the Maryland State Annotated Code, Title 12 of the Education Article, 12-101(b)7 informs that the definition of University, University of Maryland, and University of Maryland System refers to all colleges and universities in the University System of Maryland including UMUC and College Park. Also, UMUC is located directly on the College Park campus in College Park Maryland. It is not a valid assumption that when refering to the University of Maryland, people are stating "UMD-College Park". But, then...it is still the truth...they are both one in the same as it pertains to quality and content of education but not necessarily in admissions.

amskid123 17y ago
Not true. The code was changed. There is no "University of Maryland System" anymore - only a "University System of MD" (www.usmd.edu) UMUC and UMD are two different schools and the degrees says so.
amskid123 17y ago
Not true. And not sure why you think you can get something for nothing. First, the code was changed. There is no "University of Maryland System" anymore - only a "University System of MD" (www.usmd.edu) UMUC degrees say "UMUC". UMCP degrees say, simply: "University of Maryland", and UMCP is the only school in the USMD authorized to do so as the flagship university. UMUC is a separate university within the USMD. Why you would attempt to argue otherwise is beyond me. It is a fine school for its mission -- but is not U-Md. UMUC and UMD are two different schools and the degrees says so. for example, an MBA from the top 25 UMD can be found here: www.rhsmith.umd.edu The UMUC MBA (open admissions, different school) is different and can be found here. www.umuc.edu/mba