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Program at a Glance

Type
Online Master’s
College
Community Innovation and Education
Costs
$655.62
Per Credit Hour

16
Week
Terms
Term Calendar
36
Credit Hours
Completion
Credit Hour Clock
Most Innovative University 2020

Equip leaders and organizations to conduct ethical, smart research.

Research administrators facilitate important work that spurs advancements across a wide variety of industries. When you earn your Master of Research Administration, you’ll enhance the qualifications and skills you need to deepen research that fuels innovation.

Through UCF Online you’ll acquire knowledge in important topics, including research, development and sponsored projects. You’ll graduate with a deep understanding of organizational development, financial management, contract negotiation, proposal development, and legal, ethical and regulatory compliance. In addition, you’ll be equipped to protect intellectual property and seek out new areas for collaboration.

UCF Online’s Master of Research Administration is offered completely online. Its flexible coursework prepares students to work in a variety of environments, including universities, hospitals, industry, research institutes and more. Get started today and harness the full power of transformative research.

Online Master of Research Administration

Industry Insights

10%
Job Growth
Rate through 2028*

$73K
Median Pay
Nationwide*

*according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Application Deadline

Fall

July 1


Fall Int’l

February 1


Spring

December 1


Spring Int’l

July 1

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Application
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Fall

July 1


Int’l
Fall

February 1


Spring

December 1


Int’l
Spring

July 1

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Admission Requirements

Applications for both the master’s and certificate programs are accepted in the fall, spring and summer. The master’s program requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and the certificate program requires a minimum 2.5 GPA, but there is no GRE requirement for either program.

Students should submit their applications, including any supporting materials, by the program’s deadline. The programs also request the following for admission:

  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of goals
  • Resume
  • Master’s program only — 3 letters of recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

Full-time students can complete the 36 credit-hour master’s program in approximately two years. We also offer an 18 credit-hour graduate certificate program that can be completed in one year.

The certificate program is ideal for students who are seeking a shorter program, may not desire a master’s degree, or may not meet the minimum GPA requirement for the master’s program.

Complete the form on this page and a dedicated enrollment coach will contact you in order to explore the best fit based on your goals and lifestyle.

Yes, you can transfer credits from the graduate certificate to the master’s program.

Transfer credits may be awarded on a case-by-case basis. Our enrollment coaches are here to help discuss your options.

This program is designed for students interested in a broader education in elements of research administration. Although we currently do not offer courses with a direct focus on clinical research administration, students are able to incorporate their interest in clinical research through class coursework.

Students can apply scholarships and grants to this program. We also recommend that students communicate with their employers to discuss opportunities for tuition reimbursement.


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Online Support for Success

You’ve made the decision to continue your education and we’re here to help. From the moment you express interest in a UCF Online program, you’re assigned an enrollment coach to help you navigate everything from completing an application to understanding tuition and the financial aid resources available to you. Once you’re admitted, you’ll be transitioned to a personal success coach who will support you with maintaining school-life balance from the first day of classes through graduation. You’ve committed to furthering your education and we’re committed to guiding you along the way.

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