University of Management and Technology

UMT is online and offers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels that students can complete remotely. Many of UMT's online degree programs let you choose specializations to hone your skills. 

Online programs include bachelor's degrees in fields such as information technology or homeland security, master's degrees in health or public administration, and a doctoral degree in business administration.

Yes, UMT is considered a good school due to its accreditation status. It's an accredited member of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and it's a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is a nonprofit organization serving as a national advocate for the self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation. 

All of UMT's programs have been reviewed and approved by DEAC. This accreditation means that UMT can prove its financial practices are sound and its academic programs offer rigor and high quality. It also means that students can transfer credits from one accredited institution to another. 

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UMT is known for its innovative programs designed for the adult working professional. Its convenient online degrees and certificates allow for scheduling flexibility while students seek job advancement and fulfill their career goals. UMT understands the need to keep up with the pace of rapidly changing technology and management needs, and it aims to help students succeed on the job and in school without falling behind. 

UMT is also known for its project management training programs that help students earn their Project Management Institute (PMI) credentials. It offers the Project Management Suite so students can become certified as PMI Scheduling Professionals (PMI-SP), Professional Business Analysts (PMI-PBA), and Agile Certified Practitioners (PMI-ACP), to name a few options.

Additionally, UMT is known for having a higher-than-average graduation rate. According to College Scorecard data, 68% of students at UMT graduate, which is higher than the 57% midpoint for all four-year schools.

College Scorecard data — provided by the U.S. Department of Education — also states that UMT's online bachelor's degree in business administration (BBA) offers the highest earnings for graduates, with a median annual salary of approximately $59,600. Students can choose BBA majors such as criminal justice, international management, human resources, and engineering. 

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. UMT has a very high Salary Score of 98 out of 100 for its bachelor's degrees, including its online BBA degree. 

It's easy to get into UMT, as it accepts 100% of applicants. Due to this open admissions policy, enrollment is not competitive. In fact, all students who meet the minimum general requirements — generally a high school diploma/GED — are welcome to apply. 

Importantly, UMT does not require entrance exams, though ESL applicants may be required to submit ACCUPLACER or Test of English as a Foreign Language scores in order to determine reading and math placement.

Applying to college always requires planning to ensure you have enough time to get what you need to submit together. A UMT enrollment advisor can help you through the process.

In general, UMT's admission requirements include the following:

• An application 
• A $30 application fee
• Official high school transcripts or GED 
• If transferring credits, official college transcripts and a $30 transfer evaluation fee
• Military transcripts, if applicable
• A resume/CV
• Three letters of recommendation and reference forms
• Some applicants may have to interview as well.

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