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University of Management and Technology (Virginia)

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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

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]

History

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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

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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

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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 accredited by the Global Accreditation Center of the Project Management Institute.[18]

Ranking

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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

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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

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  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). "Speaker Profiles". past.naaapconvention.org. Archived from the original on 2017-03-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Project Management Institute. "PMI Fellow Profile". www.pmi.org. Archived from the original on 2017-01-31.
  5. ^ PMI Fellow, J. Davidson Frame, PhD, PMP Archived 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) "State Council of Higher Education for Virginia - Private Institutions exempt from certification". 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.
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