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University of Management and Technology (Virginia)

September 01, 2023

The University of Management and Technology (UMT) is a private for-profit online university headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It was founded in 1998 and offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs.[2]

University of Management and Technology
MottoCommitted to building futures
TypePrivate for-profit online university
Established1998
ChancellorJ. Davidson Frame
PresidentYanping Chen
Administrative staff
69 (2019–2020)[1]
Students342 (2019–2020)[1]
Undergraduates282 (2019–2020)[1]
Postgraduates116 (2019–2020)[1]
Location
Arlington
,
Virginia
,
United States
CampusOnline
NicknameUMT
Websitewww.umtweb.edu

History Edit

When the university was founded in 1998, Yanping Chen served as the founding president[3][4] while Chen's husband, J. Davidson Frame, served as the founding dean of the university.[5][6] Frame was a faculty member, program director, and department chair at George Washington University.[7][better source needed] Chen worked in China's space program before studying for her Master’s and Ph.D. at George Washington University and becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen.[8]

At its inception, UMT offered two graduate degrees: an MBA and a Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a focus on project management.[9] In 2003, it was authorized to offer a full range of degree programs, including the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.[10]

During the 2010s, Chen was involved in federal probes, but no charges were filed.[11][12][13][8]

UMT students reside in 50 states, the District of Columbia, 4 territories of the United States, and 78 countries. As of January 2019, UMT has provided various levels of education programs to 24,380 students. Of these, 13,320 have earned their degrees from UMT.[14]

Academics Edit

UMT offers a variety of degrees in disciplines such as management, business administration, health administration, computer science, information technology, homeland security, and criminal justice.[15]

Authorization and accreditation Edit

UMT is authorized to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).[16] It is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).[17] UMT's project management degree programs are also accreditated by the Global Accreditation Center of the Project Management Institute.[18]

Ranking Edit

UMT has been ranked by Military Advanced Education & Transition Magazine as one of MAE&T Top Colleges and Universities since 2011–2018.[19]

Financial aid Edit

Since its inception in 1998, UMT has not increased its tuition fees, which have been $370 per credit hour of instruction for more than twenty years. UMT offers financial aid and scholarships, including a Military Scholarship to all active duty US military personnel and veterans, a First Responder Scholarship,[20] and Project Management Institute Education Foundation Scholarships.[21] UMT participates in federal loan and grant programs.[22][23]

References Edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Enrollment & Demographics". National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  2. ^ Distance Education Accreditation Commission, "University of Management and Technology", Directory of Accredited Institutions
  3. ^ The National Association of Asian American Professionals, 2013 NAAAP National Convention & Diversity Career Fair - Boston (11 August 2013). . past.naaapconvention.org. Archived from the original on 2017-03-19.
  4. ^ Project Management Institute. . www.pmi.org. Archived from the original on 2017-01-31.
  5. ^ PMI Fellow, J. Davidson Frame, PhD, PMP 2014-04-13 at the Wayback Machine, Project Management Institute.
  6. ^ Message from the Dean, University of Management and Technology.
  7. ^ "J. Davidson Frame, PhD, PMP, PMI Fellow". Project Management Institute. 2004.
  8. ^ a b "Yanping Chen". APA Justice. 2022-10-26.
  9. ^ Council of Higher Education, Commonwealth of Virginia, "Resolution Authorizing the University of Management and Technology to enroll student in the MBA and MSM Programs", April 14, 1998.
  10. ^ Distance Education Accreditation Commission, "Student Center" https://www.deac.org/Student-Center/Directory-Of-Accredited-Institutions.aspx
  11. ^ "DEVELOPING: FBI Raids in Rosslyn Area | ARLnow.com". ARLnow.com | Arlington, Va. local news. 2012-12-05.
  12. ^ Knappenberger, Ryan (2023-05-30). "Fox News pushes to quash subpoena that could unmask source". Courthouse News Service.
  13. ^ Schlein, Zach (2018-12-26). "Suit Claims Federal Agencies Leaked Chinese-American Scientists' Info to Fox News". National Law Journal.
  14. ^ NBC, “University of Management and Technology Ranks 6 in Top Online Doctoral Degree in Business Administration” http://www.nbc29.com/story/39981127/university-of-management-and-technology-ranks-6-in-top-online-doctoral-degrees-in-business-administration-for-2019 2019-02-18
  15. ^ "UMT - Academic Programs". University of Management and Technology. 2023-06-30.
  16. ^ See List of Private Colleges published by State Council of higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) . Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
  17. ^ Distance Education Accreditation Commission. "DEAC Accredited institutions". www.deac.org.
  18. ^ Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center. "PMI GAC Directory".
  19. ^ "2018 Guide to Colleges & Universities", Military Advanced Education & Transition, Winter Issue 12.7/8, pp 12-18
  20. ^ Fox News, "University of Management and Technology Creates First Responder Scholarship Program" http://www.fox34.com/story/39862388/university-of-management-and-technology-creates-first-responder-scholarship-program 2019-01-28
  21. ^ CBS, "PMIEF Announces University of Management and Technology Academic Scholarship Recipients" http://www.cbs8.com/story/40143370/pmief-announces-university-of-management-and-technology-academic-scholarship-recipients 2091-03-18
  22. ^ "FSFA Students Enroll in UMT Programs Using Title IV Funding". University of Management and Technology. 2010.
  23. ^ "UMT Offers Student Loan Program through Sallie Mae". University of Management and Technology. 2008-05-03.

External links Edit

  • Official website

September 01, 2023
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The University of Management and Technology UMT is a private for profit online university headquartered in Arlington Virginia It was founded in 1998 and offers associate bachelor s master s and doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs 2 University of Management and TechnologyMottoCommitted to building futuresTypePrivate for profit online universityEstablished1998ChancellorJ Davidson FramePresidentYanping ChenAdministrative staff69 2019 2020 1 Students342 2019 2020 1 Undergraduates282 2019 2020 1 Postgraduates116 2019 2020 1 LocationArlington Virginia United StatesCampusOnlineNicknameUMTWebsitewww wbr umtweb wbr edu Contents 1 History 2 Academics 2 1 Authorization and accreditation 2 2 Ranking 2 3 Financial aid 3 References 4 External linksHistory EditWhen the university was founded in 1998 Yanping Chen served as the founding president 3 4 while Chen s husband J Davidson Frame served as the founding dean of the university 5 6 Frame was a faculty member program director and department chair at George Washington University 7 better source needed Chen worked in China s space program before studying for her Master s and Ph D at George Washington University and becoming a naturalized U S citizen 8 At its inception UMT offered two graduate degrees an MBA and a Master of Science in Management MSM with a focus on project management 9 In 2003 it was authorized to offer a full range of degree programs including the associate s bachelor s master s and doctoral degrees 10 During the 2010s Chen was involved in federal probes but no charges were filed 11 12 13 8 UMT students reside in 50 states the District of Columbia 4 territories of the United States and 78 countries As of January 2019 UMT has provided various levels of education programs to 24 380 students Of these 13 320 have earned their degrees from UMT 14 Academics EditUMT offers a variety of degrees in disciplines such as management business administration health administration computer science information technology homeland security and criminal justice 15 Authorization and accreditation Edit UMT is authorized to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia SCHEV 16 It is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission DEAC 17 UMT s project management degree programs are also accreditated by the Global Accreditation Center of the Project Management Institute 18 Ranking Edit UMT has been ranked by Military Advanced Education amp Transition Magazine as one of MAE amp T Top Colleges and Universities since 2011 2018 19 Financial aid Edit Since its inception in 1998 UMT has not increased its tuition fees which have been 370 per credit hour of instruction for more than twenty years UMT offers financial aid and scholarships including a Military Scholarship to all active duty US military personnel and veterans a First Responder Scholarship 20 and Project Management Institute Education Foundation Scholarships 21 UMT participates in federal loan and grant programs 22 23 References Edit a b c d Enrollment amp Demographics National Center for Education Statistics NCES Retrieved August 5 2020 Distance Education Accreditation Commission University of Management and Technology Directory of Accredited Institutions The National Association of Asian American Professionals 2013 NAAAP National Convention amp Diversity Career Fair Boston 11 August 2013 Speaker Profiles past naaapconvention org Archived from the original on 2017 03 19 Project Management Institute PMI Fellow Profile www pmi org Archived from the original on 2017 01 31 PMI Fellow J Davidson Frame PhD PMP Archived 2014 04 13 at the Wayback Machine Project Management Institute Message from the Dean University of Management and Technology J Davidson Frame PhD PMP PMI Fellow Project Management Institute 2004 a b Yanping Chen APA Justice 2022 10 26 Council of Higher Education Commonwealth of Virginia Resolution Authorizing the University of Management and Technology to enroll student in the MBA and MSM Programs April 14 1998 Distance Education Accreditation Commission Student Center https www deac org Student Center Directory Of Accredited Institutions aspx DEVELOPING FBI Raids in Rosslyn Area ARLnow com ARLnow com Arlington Va local news 2012 12 05 Knappenberger Ryan 2023 05 30 Fox News pushes to quash subpoena that could unmask source Courthouse News Service Schlein Zach 2018 12 26 Suit Claims Federal Agencies Leaked Chinese American Scientists Info to Fox News National Law Journal NBC University of Management and Technology Ranks 6 in Top Online Doctoral Degree in Business Administration http www nbc29 com story 39981127 university of management and technology ranks 6 in top online doctoral degrees in business administration for 2019 2019 02 18 UMT Academic Programs University of Management and Technology 2023 06 30 See List of Private Colleges published by State Council of higher Education for Virginia SCHEV State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Private Institutions exempt from certification Archived from the original on 2011 10 03 Retrieved 2011 11 23 Distance Education Accreditation Commission DEAC Accredited institutions www deac org Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center PMI GAC Directory 2018 Guide to Colleges amp Universities Military Advanced Education amp Transition Winter Issue 12 7 8 pp 12 18 Fox News University of Management and Technology Creates First Responder Scholarship Program http www fox34 com story 39862388 university of management and technology creates first responder scholarship program 2019 01 28 CBS PMIEF Announces University of Management and Technology Academic Scholarship Recipients http www cbs8 com story 40143370 pmief announces university of management and technology academic scholarship recipients 2091 03 18 FSFA Students Enroll in UMT Programs Using Title IV Funding University of Management and Technology 2010 UMT Offers Student Loan Program through Sallie Mae University of Management and Technology 2008 05 03 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title University of Management and Technology Virginia amp oldid 1165327337, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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