"UMBC is one of only twelve programs that have an academic equivalency relationship with INCOSE. And at this time, UMBC’s System Engineering program is the only program in the state of Maryland with academic equivalency. This is important to UMBC students because it provides an employer indication of the depth of the student’s systems engineering knowledge. At this time, employers are asking for this credential for systems engineers. This INCOSE certification is listed in job postings oftentimes, especially if it’s in the government, government contract work, or defense aerospace. It provides a value add to UMBC graduates along with a differentiator from their peer,” states Woodrow Winchester III, Ph.D." (UMBC OPS, July 2021)