UMBC Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

What UMBC Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering does

The UMBC Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) is a public academic department within the University of Maryland, Baltimore County's College of Engineering and Information Technology, located in Baltimore, Maryland. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, graduate degrees (MS and PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, plus specialized programs in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Data Science, and accelerated BS/MS pathways. It serves primarily undergraduate and graduate students seeking research-focused and professional computing education, with a secondary federal employer audience for cybersecurity workforce development through the NSF Scholarship for Service program.

CSEE's research portfolio spans established labs including the Computational Photonics Lab, Energy Efficient High Performance Computing Lab, VAnGOGH and Pi2 visualization labs, the Cyber Defense Lab, and the SECRETS hardware security lab. Faculty research covers deep generative models, semantic IoT abstraction, Byzantine fault-tolerant protocols, quantum-classical ML optimization, tensor-based computer vision, and adversarial ML for cybersecurity. Notable technical contributions include Dr. Jennifer Sleeman's patent on generative deep learning methods for imagery, Prof. Roberto Yus's NSF CAREER-funded semantic IoT abstraction framework, and Chao Liu's EPIC asynchronous BFT protocol developed under Alan Sherman.

The department's revenue mechanics combine tuition and fees from degree programs with external research grants and contracts from agencies including NSF, DOE, NSA, and DARPA, supplemented by industry partnerships routed through bwtech@UMBC research park. CSEE markets through UMBC's institutional channels, social media, and academic events such as the IEEE Baltimore Colloquium, and has established partnerships with Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the International Cyber Security Center of Excellence.

Name

UMBC Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Legal name

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Website

https://csee.umbc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UMBC CSEE is a public academic department offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, AI, cybersecurity, and data science, serving students and federal employers through research and the NSF Scholarship for Service program.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Computer science education
• Electrical engineering programs
• Cybersecurity research
• Artificial intelligence programs
• Graduate engineering degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate student tuition and fees for degree programs including BS, MS, MPS, and PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Science.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: External funding from agencies including NSF, DOE, NSA, DARPA, and other federal research programs supporting faculty research initiatives.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The UMBC Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs (BS, MS, MPS, PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence, alongside faculty-driven research in AI, IoT, cybersecurity, networking, and photonic systems. The department serves prospective students seeking accredited computing and engineering degrees and supports federally funded research through dedicated on-campus laboratories and research centers.

Product overview

The UMBC Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs including undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, graduate programs at MS and PhD levels in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, plus specialized programs in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Data Science. The department operates research laboratories focused on areas including photonics, high-performance computing, visualization, cybersecurity, and quantum science. Annual events like CSEE Research Day showcase faculty and student research accomplishments. The department maintains partnerships with government agencies and industry through programs like the NSF Scholarship for Service and various research collaborations.

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Products and services

• Computer Science BS Program Undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree program in Computer Science, ABET-accredited, with tracks including software engineering, systems programming, and honors. Designed for students seeking foundational undergraduate computing education.
• Computer Engineering BS Program Undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree program in Computer Engineering, ABET-accredited, with student outcomes tracking. Designed for students pursuing hardware-software integrated computing education.
• Computer Science MS/PhD Graduate Program Graduate Master of Science and PhD programs in Computer Science with comprehensive research opportunities. Designed for students pursuing advanced research and specialization in computing.
• Computer Engineering MS/PhD Graduate Program Graduate Master of Science and PhD programs in Computer Engineering for advanced research and specialization. Designed for students pursuing research in computer engineering.
• Electrical Engineering MS/PhD Graduate Program Graduate Master of Science and PhD programs in Electrical Engineering with focus on modern communication technologies. Designed for students pursuing research in electrical engineering.
• MS in Artificial Intelligence Specialized master's program preparing students for AI research, development, and deployment across industry, government, and academia. Designed for graduate-level students focused on artificial intelligence.
• Graduate Cybersecurity Track Specialized track within MS and PhD programs focusing on cybersecurity research, defense, and advanced security technologies. Designed for graduate students pursuing cybersecurity specialization.
• Data Science Graduate Programs Graduate programs in Data Science including MPS degree and post-baccalaureate certificates for career advancement. Designed for students seeking professional data science credentials.
• BS/MS and BS/MPS Accelerated Programs Combined bachelor's/master's programs allowing students to accelerate their graduate studies. Designed for high-achieving undergraduates seeking fast-track graduate credentials.
• NSF Scholarship for Service (SFS) Cybersecurity Program Scholarship program funded by NSF providing full tuition, fees, and stipends for cybersecurity scholars in exchange for federal government service. Designed for graduate students committing to cybersecurity federal workforce roles.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Security Standardisation Research Conference (SSR)minorOthers · 13 December 2026UMBC will host the 2026 Security Standardisation Research Conference December 13-15 in Baltimore with a co-located protocol analysis workshop.
• International Cyber Security Center of Excellence (INCS-CoE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026UMBC is a charter member of INCS-CoE. The center holds seminars exploring intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and safety, providing collaborative research opportunities.
• NSFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2025NSF awarded UMBC a third grant to continue its Scholarship for Service (SFS) cybersecurity scholarship program. The program is directed by CSEE professors Alan T. Sherman (PI) and Roberto Yus (CoPI), supporting five new cybersecurity scholars with full tuition, fees, and stipends in exchange for federal service.
• UMBC Quantum Science Institute (QSI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2025New institute includes faculty and students from four departments: CSEE, Information Systems, Mathematics & Statistics, and Chemistry/Biochemistry for interdisciplinary quantum science research.
• U.S. Naval AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2015Cooperative Research Acquisition and Development Agreement for collaboration on cyber projects and education between UMBC CSEE and Naval Academy.
• Northrop GrummanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2012Northrop Grumman partnered with bwtech@UMBC to form the Cync program with the goal of identifying, developing, and commercializing technologies for cybersecurity needs of DOD, DHS, DOJ and Intelligence communities. The program supported five technology startups with office space, mentorship, and resources. Two companies earned DARPA Fast Track awards.
• bwtech@UMBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity research park and business incubator providing office and laboratory space, business mentorship, and resources for cybersecurity startups and technology companies. Home to Cync program and hosts graduate professional program events.
• Alex. Brown Center for EntrepreneurshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMBC entrepreneurship center that runs the Launchpad Accelerator program awarding up to $8,000 in non-dilutive seed funding to student founders like CSEE MS Data Science student Manikanta Sirumalla.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science: Public research university CS department with strong programs in cybersecurity, AI, and data science. Comparable Mid-Atlantic public CS peer with significant federal research funding and industry partnerships.
• George Mason University Department of Computer Science: Virginia-based public university CS department with a strong cybersecurity and AI research portfolio, including ties to federal agencies. Comparable scale and mission as a public university CS department serving regional and federal workforce needs.
• University of Maryland College Park Department of Computer Science: The flagship CS department within the same University System of Maryland, offering BS, MS, and PhD programs in computer science with strong research in AI, cybersecurity, and systems. The most direct institutional peer given shared state system, regional market, and overlapping research strengths.
• Johns Hopkins University Department of Computer Science: Baltimore-based CS department offering undergraduate and graduate programs with prominent research in AI, cybersecurity, and data science. Direct geographic and program peer with overlapping federal funding and cybersecurity focus.
• Morgan State University Department of Computer Science: Maryland-based public HBCU with CS programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Comparable regional public CS peer for student recruitment and workforce development in the Baltimore area.
• Towson University Department of Computer Science: Regional public university CS department in Maryland offering BS and MS programs with similar undergraduate teaching focus. Comparable in scale and mission for in-state undergraduate CS education in the Baltimore region.

Broad incumbents

• University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)整体: The parent institution of CSEE, providing context on overall university reach, endowment, and admissions scale. Useful reference for understanding the department's role within a broader public research university.
• Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science: Top-tier CS school with leading AI, cybersecurity, and systems research. Larger and more established; included as a benchmark for the upper end of program quality and research output that CSEE faculty aspire to.
• Georgia Tech School of Computer Science: Public research university CS school with strong AI, cybersecurity, and systems programs. Larger and more established than CSEE but a useful benchmark for aspirational peers in the public university space.

Others

• University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)其他 departments: Sister UMBC departments such as Information Systems share some student and faculty overlap but are not direct competitors; included as ecosystem reference for cross-departmental programs like the Quantum Science Institute.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/umbccsee
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCktOzyN5oSdTNnRiHu8WjlA
• Facebookfacebook.com/UMBCCSEE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/umbc-csee

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Profiles11 records

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