Registration Instructions

Registration Date: 

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Students may follow these instructions for registering for courses upon receipt of instructions by email from their academic advisor.

HOW TO REGISTER

Your Directory ID and password must be set BEFORE you can register; see Directions for Setting Up Directory ID and Password.

Step 1: Log-in to Testudo

Go to: http://www.testudo.umd.edu/
Click on: Registration (Drop/Add)
Enter your Directory ID and Password
Select: Spring 2025

Step 2: Add Course Track

Enter the following information in the "Registration (Drop/Add)" screen of Testudo. Registering for the course track will automatically enroll you in the Spring 2025 required courses. Testudo will not allow you to register for these courses individually.

Course
Section
Grading Method
Credits
MSBD99MO
MB11
None
Leave blank

Click "Submit Changes" to complete your registration.

Step 3: Click "View Schedule" to Confirm Courses

COURSE SCHEDULES

Spring 2025 courses begin on Monday, January 27th. Courses will be designated for Term C (January - March), Term D (March - May), or for Term C & D (January - May). The Business Master’s Academic Calendar varies from the University of Maryland Academic Calendar. The Smith School's 2-credit courses take place over one 7-week Term, and the 3-credit courses take place over two Terms. 

BMSO 600 WN01 - Data, Models and Decisions (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Live Session: Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Professor: Maria Gisela Bardossy
Meets: Term C and D (January 27 - May 13)
 
BMSO 601 WN01 - Database Management Systems (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Live Session: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Professor: John Bono
Meets: Term C and D (January 27 - May 13)

The Spring 2025 schedule is subject to change. Courses may be canceled due to low enrollment without notice.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Direct registration questions to Alex Mainardi, MS in Business Analytics Academic Advisor. Taking less than a full-term load will impact a student’s graduation date and may also impact financial aid or financial awards. 

Off-Track Course Requests

Students who need to take any courses different from the regular schedule listed above should email Alex Mainardi

Schedule Changes & Course Refunds

With permission from the academic advisor, students can add, drop, or change course sections during the schedule adjustment period by logging into Testudo. Once the course term has started, students may not receive a full refund when dropping a course. For additional information, please review Penalties for Drops During Schedule Adjustment and Non-Standard Course Dates and Deadlines.