{"id":1318,"date":"2022-08-23T12:23:55","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T16:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/adminsc\/?page_id=1318"},"modified":"2022-10-04T11:46:02","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T15:46:02","slug":"ms-project-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/adminsc\/programs\/project-management\/program-overview\/ms-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Project Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The acclaimed Master of Science in Project Management degree program at Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET) serves as a comprehensive introduction to the world of project management. While learning the tools and techniques to monitor and track project costs and schedules, you will develop the ability to manage project resources and communications, and complete a successful project. Boston University\u2019s Project Management master\u2019s program covers both introductory and advanced knowledge, and will provide the skills to manage a complex project within a specific time-frame and budget.<\/p>\n<p>Students with a broad range of professional responsibilities will benefit from this detailed examination of a project\u2019s conception, planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and implementation. BU\u2019s graduate degree program in Project Management is beneficial to those working on complex projects for global companies, those designing IT infrastructures, those in the biotechnology industry, and those completing consulting contracts.<\/p>\n<p>With appropriate advanced planning, you can use degree electives from the Master of Science in Project Management to satisfy up to two required courses in an Administrative Sciences graduate certificate program\u2014leaving only two additional courses to be completed in order to receive a graduate-level certificate.<\/p>\n<p>Students who complete the master\u2019s degree in Project Management will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Construct a project plan and demonstrate knowledge of key subsidiary plans such as scope, schedule, cost, quality, communications, resources, and procurement; and demonstrate proficiency in developing an agile or plan-based project management life cycle for projects relevant to their professional domain.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate advanced knowledge of project delivery principles\u2014such as value, stewardship, team, stakeholders, risk management, communications, and leadership. Students will build and enhance team capability after assessing personal strengths and weaknesses and develop skills to manage a team and lead others.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate knowledge of strategic planning, portfolio and program management, project analytics, and governance applicable to large projects and programs. Apply key drivers for project success\u2014such as value delivery systems, change management, complexity management, investing in actively engaged sponsors, and social responsibility and ethics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"includes-container has-2\">\n<div class=\"includes\">\n<div class=\"include promo-small\"><h3>Curriculum<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0;\">View the program curriculum, course descriptions, and schedules on the BU Metropolitan College website.<\/p><\/p>\n<div class=\"promo-small-cta\">\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-project-management\/#degree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"button\" style=\"margin: 0;\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"include promo-small\"><h3>Meet the Faculty<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0;\">Reach out to a faculty member.<\/p><\/p>\n<div class=\"promo-small-cta\">\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"\/adminsc\/programs\/project-management\/meet-the-faculty\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"margin: 0;\">Connect with Faculty<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"include promo-small\"><h3>Interested in Learning More?<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0;\">Visit the BU Metropolitan College website for additional information on this program.<\/p><\/p>\n<div class=\"promo-small-cta\">\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"button\" style=\"margin: 0;\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"include promo-small\"><h3>Related Programs<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0;\">Learn about other BU MET programs related to this field of study.<\/p><\/p>\n<div class=\"promo-small-cta\">\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"\/adminsc\/programs\/project-management\/program-overview\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"margin: 0;\">Explore Programs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Second Master&rsquo;s Degree Option<\/h3>\r\nIn appreciation of the converging needs of management and technology, the departments of Actuarial Science, Administrative Sciences, and Computer Science collaborate to offer a unique opportunity to students currently enrolled in their degree programs as well as alumni of those programs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/second-masters-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a>.\n<hr>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<h3>Second Master's in Computer Science<\/h3>\n\n\nIn appreciation of the converging nature of management skills and technology, the Administrative Sciences department collaborates with Metropolitan College\u2019s departments such as Science Computer Science. Degree candidates may apply 8 credits from one degree towards a second degree, thereby reducing their work by two courses. Interested students apply for a second master\u2019s degree <u>after enrollment<\/u> at MET. Students who apply for a second master\u2019s degree are eligible for an application fee waiver, and may also request that applications materials (including references and transcripts) be forwarded from the first application to the second. Upon acceptance to the second master\u2019s degree, credit transfer may be applied for up to 8 credits.\n\n\n<div class=\"includes-container has-2\">\n\n\n<div class=\"includes\">\n\n\n<div class=\"include\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/files\/2020\/05\/ms-cis-featured.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"404\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" \/>\n\n\n<h3>MS in Computer Information Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-computer-information-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"button\" style=\"margin: 0;\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"include\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/files\/2020\/10\/mscs-featured.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"404\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" \/>\n\n\n<h3>MS in Computer Science<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-computer-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"button\" style=\"margin: 0;\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n--><\/p>\n<h2>Quick Links<\/h2>\n<style>\r\n.quick-links a.button {font-weight: 500; padding: 0.5em 1em; margin: 15px; font-size: 0.95em;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"quick-links\">\r\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a> | <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blackboard<\/a> | <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/bu.bncollege.com\/course-material\/course-finder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Textbook Information<\/a> | <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/online-learning\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technical Requirements<\/a> | <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinecampus.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online Campus<\/a> | <a class=\"button\" href=\"\/adminsc\/careers\/\">Careers<\/a> | <a class=\"button\" href=\"\/adminsc\/community\/faculty\/\">Contact us<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The acclaimed Master of Science in Project Management degree program at Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET) serves as a comprehensive introduction to the world of project management. 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