教学系统开发（ISD）是UMBC最著名的研究生课程之一，提供创新而引人入胜的课程。这些程序可以完全在线完成，并且适合那些设计，提供，支持和衡量组织内的培训，学习和绩效的人员。随着全球市场的扩展，对教学系统开发和电子学习领域的合格员工的需求正在增长。教学系统开发文学硕士课程至少需要36个学时。学生必须完成七门必修的核心课程（共21个学分），五门选修课程（共15个学分）并完成一个专业课程（2012年秋季及以后入学的学生）。（2012年秋季之前入学的学生将进行期末综合考试）。
The Master of Arts in Instructional Systems Development requires a minimum of 36 credits hours. Students must complete seven required core courses (totaling 21 credits), five elective courses (totaling 15 credits) and complete a professional portfolio (students admitted fall 2012 and on). (Students admitted prior to fall 2012 will take a final comprehensive examination). Combines research and practical design experience Provides a strong foundation in adult learning, instructional systems development and training principles Emphasis on implementation of technology within instruction Practical application of learned skills through internships and project-based course work Accomplished program faculty are scholars, instructional designers, developers and training managers Flexible learning options, online and evening classes.