Leading to a Master of Science Degree in Project Management

The Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM)  is offered as a fulltime or part-time program via hybrid or online modalities. The Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) is  designed for students and working professionals who want to advance their technical skills while learning the most up-to-date and innovative management strategies.  In this program, students will gain valuable, hands-on experience in initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project on time and on budget; using the latest project management software and technology. Our unique mix of courses, including Troubled Projects, Business Process, and Virtual Project Management, will give students  a competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing project management environment.

Topics covered in the MSPM include:

• Communications strategies
• Technology project management
• Leadership
• Leveraging technical innovation and intellectual property
• Accounting and finance
• New product development and commercialization
• Global operations

Program Educational Objectives

• Prepared for higher level positions in the project management profession and related fields.
• Leading teams towards improving the efficiency and efficacy of projects, programs, and portfolios.
• Qualified to sit for the CAPM or PMP certification exams.

Project Management Master of Science Mission

The Master of Science in Project Management program provides accessible, industry-standard learning experiences that develop confident leaders with advanced management skills, prepared to excel in directing complex, iterative projects and programs to advance their professional careers. 

Student Outcomes

• Create, manage and deliver a project plan from inception to completion, including project scope, risk, quality and performance metrics.
• Analyze and justify allocation of program resources for portfolio management.
• Communicate professionally and strategically with project teams and stakeholders.
• Analyze ethical decisions within the scope of complex projects.
• Develop efficiencies through business process integration and automation to effectively manage projects and programs.

Total credits for degree: 30

Plan of Study

This Program offers both online and hybrid modalities. Full-time students will meet with a graduate faculty advisor to plan a program of study which meets degree and credit-hour requirements for each semester. The following is a recommended part-time schedule for the MSPM Program:

Recommended Schedule: On-line (Part-time)

Recommended Schedule: Hybrid (Full-time)