{"id":85290,"date":"2024-01-09T12:37:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T17:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/?page_id=85290"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:52:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:52:01","slug":"project-management-career-outlook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/project-management\/project-management-career-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Management Career Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.bu_collapsible_container {margin-bottom: 0;}<br \/>.page-template-no-sidebars .content-container .content-area .container h2:first-of-type {margin-top: 0;}<br \/>.bu_collapsible {text-align: left;}<br \/><\/style>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"jump-links\" style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 50px;\"><a href=\"\/met\/programs\/\" class=\"button back small\">Back to Programs<\/a><a href=\"\/met\/programs\/project-management\/\" class=\"button back small\">Project Management<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"subject-area-text\">\n<h1>What Is the Career Outlook with an MS in Project Management from BU MET?<\/h1>\n<p>One of the modern job economy\u2019s most in-demand careers is that of the project manager. Among the most important elements to the success of any enterprise is the quality of its project management. Businesses are built on their capacity to deliver, and delivering is reliant on the successful blending of organization, team cohesion, clarity, and timeliness\u2014each attributable to the capability of a team\u2019s project manager.<\/p>\n<p>Project management is a field replete with professional prospects, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/careers\/global-job-trends-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Project Management Institute (PMI) forecasting<\/a> that 2.3 million project managers will be needed each year to fill all related career positions expected to open by 2030.<\/p>\n<p>Earning a master\u2019s degree in project management is a proven path towards a fruitful career. According to a 2023 PMI survey, the median salary for a project management specialist is $120,000\u2014with opportunities in sectors ranging from engineering to management, computer systems, the sciences, marketing, and architecture and construction, among countless others. The career also boasts a faster-than-average job outlook, with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 6 percent rate of growth projected through 2032.<\/p>\n<p>Accredited since 2006 by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Master of Science in Project Management<\/a> at Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College (BU MET) has helped scores of students develop the project management skills they need to either advance in their career or enter the field. At BU MET, you\u2019ll develop qualities in collaborative leadership, problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking under the tutelage of professors who possess a wealth of applied knowledge of the field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProject leaders and project associates are required in every industry, and they will continue to play an essential role,\u201d says Associate Professor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/vijay-kanabar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vijay Kanabar<\/a>, director of Project Management Programs at BU MET.<\/p>\n<p>As a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae and Certified ScrumMaster\u00ae (CSM\u00ae), Dr. Kanabar has advised numerous organizations on training and technology needs, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Staples, United Way, and Fidelity Investments. He\u2019s mentored generations of aspiring project managers, helping them achieve their professional certifications through optional, complimentary PMP\u00ae exam preparation courses offered by BU MET. (\u201cPMP\u201d is a registered mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.)<\/p>\n<h2>A Project Management Degree Focused on Applicable Skills<\/h2>\n<p>For Anne Marie Kelley (MET\u201918), who earned an MS in Project Management at BU MET and is now the project management office manager at Walpole, Massachusetts-based manufacturer Hollingsworth &amp; Vose, applicability was the most-valued aspect of her BU project management education. \u201cI really wanted to take the opportunity to make class assignments as pertinent to my real job as possible, so I was intrigued by learning how to look at what I do on a daily basis through a more analytical lens, to see how I was applying (or not applying) best practices in my work and trying to figure out how to do my work better based on what I was learning,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Kelley discovered that her professional development was reliant on her ability to combine capabilities. \u201cProject management is an area of expertise that blends hard and soft skills,\u201d she observes. \u201cIt requires having good analytical abilities and an understanding of how to quantify, qualify, and present information about a project from a business perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This blend is key to many jobs in project management, which demands cross-functional teamwork and capacity for leadership. \u201c[Project management] also requires strong communication and interpersonal skills,\u201d Kelley says. \u201cI get to work with a lot of different people, both from the business side and from the technology side, to solve business problems using technology.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Today, she counts herself lucky for the coursework she completed while earning her Master of Science in Project Management at Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College. \u201cThere are a lot of takeaways from my courses that I use in my work. I love to use the \u2018power and influence grid\u2019 when starting up my projects, to categorize the stakeholders and determine how and what I need to communicate to the different groups,\u201d she attests.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Learn more about the <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Master of Science in Project Management<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Lifelong Learning through Project Management<\/h2>\n<p>The master\u2019s degree program in project management offered by BU\u2019s Metropolitan College is offered in a part-time format, both on campus and online\u2014so you can complete your education while maintaining your full-time career. This flexibility can be vital to helping you develop skills you can immediately apply on the job, allowing you to grow in your career even as you simultaneously pursue your education.<\/p>\n<div class=\"badge-container\" style=\"margin: 2.5em 0;\">\n<div class=\"badge\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/boston-university-OBUS0059\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"\/met\/files\/2026\/02\/us-news-grad-business-2026.png\" alt=\"U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Grad Business 2026\"><\/a>\r\n<p class=\"badge-text\"><span class=\"title\"><strong>#12 Best Online Master\u2019s in Business Programs (Excluding&nbsp;MBA)<\/strong><\/span>\r\nMET\u2019s online master\u2019s degrees in management are ranked #12 in the nation by <em>U.S. News & World Report<\/em>.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"badge\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gac-dir.weaveeducation.com\/details\/%7Bf6882911-6145-4013-b56b-8325307162d8%7D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; color: #555; font-size: 12px;\"><img src=\"\/met\/files\/2025\/07\/pmi-gac-logo-small.png\" alt=\"PMI Global Accreditation Center - Accredited Program\"><small style=\"display: block; margin-top: 6px;\">The GAC Accredited Program seal is a mark of Project Management Institute,&nbsp;Inc.<\/small><\/a>\r\n<p class=\"badge-text\"><span class=\"title\"><strong>PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management<\/strong><\/span>BU MET\u2019s MS in Project Management and MS in Computer Information Systems concentration in IT Project & Product Management are accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>An ongoing education, wherein you continually refine and discover new tools, is increasingly crucial to career development. BU MET\u2019s project management master\u2019s degree program can be an asset no matter how far along you are in your professional development.<\/p>\n<p>James Katzen (MET\u201913) already had his MBA when he enrolled in the project management master\u2019s program. \u201cI wanted to return to university to learn about the latest tools, standards, and techniques that are in use,\u201d he says. For him, the investment paid off. \u201cOn a daily basis, I am involved in leadership and participation of complex programs and projects, and having an improved toolkit is valuable to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, a graduate education in project management at BU MET can be born of a need for a jump-start. \u201cI was looking at the market and said to myself, \u2018How can I make myself more competitive?\u2019\u201d says Terry Robbins, who accomplished that goal at BU MET, earning his MS in Project Management in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>MET\u2019s project management master\u2019s degree program helps project managers all of all stripes develop in their careers. Take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/articles\/2022\/ist-staffer-albrik-avanessian-earns-masters-degree-at-62\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Albrik Avanessian<\/a> (MET\u201922), for example. A systems and networking program project manager employed by BU\u2019s Information Services &amp; Technology, at 60-plus years he is more experienced than most graduate students. Yet, he nonetheless found value in devoting himself to project management degree studies, completing a directed study project on adaptability and resilience to change. The project gave the experienced Avanessian even more complementary tools.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA huge part of a project manager\u2019s job is to be patient,\u201d Avanessian says. \u201cI try to approach everything patiently, figuring out what can derail a project before it gets to that point.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Project Success through Communication<\/h2>\n<p>Paramount to project success is communication. It\u2019s a specialty of Master Lecturer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/richard-maltzman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Richard Maltzman<\/a>, who ended up in what he calls the \u201caccidental profession\u201d of project management after pivoting from electrical engineering 10 years into his 40-year career. \u201cI have a passion for transferring knowledge in this area, in particular so that students have greater, and more sustainable, success with their projects, and so that they can make this their \u2018intentional profession,\u2019\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>One notable course Maltzman teaches is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/courses\/project-management\/#course-METAD643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Project Communications and Leadership (MET AD 643)<\/a>, where his students learn what it takes to be a strong leader and an effective communicator. In it, Maltzman introduces a number of current project management philosophies of leadership, demonstrating ways to succeed across different modes of communication, conflict management and resolution, and negotiation.<\/p>\n<p>For Johnny Luk (MET\u201916), a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)\u00ae and Professional Scrum Master<sup>TM<\/sup> I (PSM I) who is employed as an agile coach for the LEGO Group, communication and negotiation skills contribute to his ability to do his job well. \u201cI deal directly with clients, and, occasionally, I must \u2018arm wrestle\u2019 with them,\u201d he explains, citing that certain scenarios make it difficult to provide clients with clear answers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is about giving the most suitable solution in the particular situation,\u201d he says. \u201cAs Dr. Vijay Kanabar . . . teaches, negotiation and communication are the two most important factors to project success.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Project Management Career Connections that Count<\/h2>\n<p>One of the key advantages of joining a BU MET degree program is the connections you will make, which can have a big impact on your professional life. Take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csmet\/2019\/04\/29\/oshea-bridges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">O\u2019Shea Bridges<\/a> (MET\u201919), who earned his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-computer-information-systems-it-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MS in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in IT Project Management<\/a>. He cites his experiences with his peers in the classroom as one of the major advantages of studying at BU MET. \u201cNetworking with your fellow students is pivotal when taking graduate courses at BU,\u201d he says. \u201cI was able to create friendships and contacts in the technology industry by networking with my classmates in class.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>An associate at McKinsey &amp; Company who previously served as a systems engineer in Lockheed Martin\u2019s Engineering Leadership Development Program, Bridges\u2019 time at BU forged connections that directly benefitted his professional life. \u201cI learned about technology offered at a classmate\u2019s company that my organization may now leverage to improve our own products and processes,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<h2>Launchpad to a Project Management Career<\/h2>\n<p>BU MET sets students up for success by putting them in a favorable position to land competitive business internships. For instance, if you choose to take the Administrative Sciences elective course <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/courses\/business-management\/#course-METAD508\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AD Internship I (MET AD 508)<\/a>, you can spend a semester working, either part- or full-time, in an off-campus organization related to your field of study. Under the supervision of a faculty member, you get the benefit of taking part in a transformative career experience that puts your skills to the test on the job. The connections you make, both with faculty and with host companies, can be beneficial and transformative to your career.<\/p>\n<p>When you pursue your Master of Science in Project Management at BU MET, you also gain access to the College\u2019s invaluable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of Career Development<\/a>, which offers myriad one-on-one tools, including career counseling, interview and online r\u00e9sum\u00e9 coaching, cover letter reviews, and job search coaching. You can also take advantage of BU\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Center for Career Development<\/a>, as well as the University\u2019s powerful job search tool Handshake, both of which activate the power of Boston University\u2019s extensive global network of professionals.<\/p>\n<p>If your motivation is to take a significant leap forward in your project management career, whether you are a career changer, seeking to bolster the skills you already utilize on the job, or are entering the job market, Boston University Metropolitan College\u2019s Master of Science in Project Management is here for your benefit. Established in 2005 as one of the first programs of its kind, BU\u2019s MS in Project Management is a proven course of study that has aided professionals in achieving their individual goals.<\/p>\n<p><style>\r\n.hub-ctas {\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  margin-top: 30px;\r\n}\r\n.hub-ctas .button {\r\n  background-color: #138387;\r\n  color: #fff;\r\n  margin-right: 30px;\r\n}\r\n.hub-ctas .button:hover {\r\n  background-color: #18ABAF;\r\n}\r\n.hub-ctas .button:last-of-type {\r\n  margin-right: 0;\r\n}\r\n@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n  .hub-ctas .button {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-right: 0;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 50px;\">Connect with Us<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"hub-ctas\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/apply-now-graduate\/\" class=\"button\">Apply<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/met.bu.edu\/inquiryform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"button\">Request Information<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/connect-with-an-advisor\/\" class=\"button\">Meet An Advisor<\/a><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"block-list-container\">\r\n<div class=\"block-list\">\r\n<div class=\"block\">\r\n<h2>What to Read Next: MET Project Management Knowledge Center<\/h2>\r\n<ul id=\"knowledge-links\">\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/business-management\/stories\/\">Business & Management Student Stories<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/project-management\/masters-length-cost\/\">How Long Does a Master\u2019s in Project Management Take to Complete\u2014and What is the Cost?<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/project-management\/why-masters-in-project-management\/\">Why Choose a Master of Science in Project Management at BU MET?<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/project-management\/project-management-graduate-programs-specializations\/\">Are There Different Project Management Graduate Programs or Specializations at BU?<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/project-management\/project-management-career-outlook\/\">What Is the Career Outlook with an MS in Project Management from BU MET?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>\r\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\r\n\tconst thisPage = window.location.href.split(\"?\")[0].split(\"#\")[0];\r\n\tlet linkList = document.getElementById('knowledge-links');\r\n\tlet bullets = linkList.getElementsByTagName('li');\r\n\tfor (let i = 0; i < bullets.length; i++) {\r\n\t\tlet link = bullets[i].getElementsByTagName('a');\r\n\t\tlet theHref = link[0].href;\r\n\t\tif (theHref == thisPage) {\r\n\t\t\tbullets[i].style.display = \"none\";\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t}\r\n});\r\n<\/script><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back to ProgramsProject Management What Is the Career Outlook with an MS in Project Management from BU MET? 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