Master of Science in Project Management

Overview

The Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) provides business leaders with the skills they need to formulate and execute the best possible response to project, communication, and risk management. The MSPM curriculum is designed to complement the four courses of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, which constitute the core curriculum of the master’s degree. Students who have earned the Graduate Certificate in Project Management may transfer those credits directly toward the master’s degree. Students may complete the four core courses in either online or in-class formats before completing the eight online courses which fulfill the remaining requirements for the MSPM.

The MSPM serves as excellent preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute. An internationally recognized credential, PMP® certification will further strengthen a student’s qualifications by demonstrating expertise in project management.

Applicants to the MSPM who have already passed the Project Management Institute’s PMP® Certification Examination may be eligible to receive a course waiver for MET AD 642. Contact the local field office for more information.

Coursework for the MSPM is offered online or in a unique blended format that combines classroom and online instruction for maximized flexibility. It is possible to complete the MSPM entirely in an online format.

Coursework for the MSPM can be completed in approximately 24 months.

Degree Requirements

The program consists of twelve four-credit courses for a total of 48 credits.

Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for the MSPM, however, students are expected to have some proficiency in the areas of computer spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications.

Core Courses*
4 courses (16 credits), as follows:

• Program and Project Management (MET AD 642)
• Project Leadership and Communications (MET AD 643)
• Project Risk, Continuity, and Cost Management (MET AD 644)
• International and Advanced Project Management (MET AD 645)

*May be taken through online or in-class formats.

Required Courses**
8 courses (32 credits), as follows:

• Financial and Managerial Accounting (MET AC 630)
• Financial Analysis (MET FI 631)
• Marketing Management (MET MK 743)
• Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design (MET TM 648)
• Introduction to Organizational Risk and Crisis Management in Public and Private Enterprises (MET MG 610)
• Data Analysis and Operations Management (MET MG 742)
• International Business, Economics, and Cultures (MET MG 650)
• Managing Employees, Professionals, and Teams (MET MG 743)

**Must be taken in online format. Online courses are seven weeks in duration each; students complete one course at a time in consecutive order.