The master’s degree specialty and graduate certificate in Project Management can be earned entirely online or evenings on campus.

The content for this concentration has been developed to parallel the Project Management Institute’s (PMI!) “Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK! Guide). It covers all of the relevant areas and prepares the student to succeed on the PMI! Project Management Professional (PMP!) Certification Exam. In addition, the program provides practical experience in using the tools and techniques of effective project management. You’ll learn the basic principles of project management and become proficient in the use of project management software and understand how to develop a plan that clearly places a project in the context of an organization’s strategic plan.

This program of study will allow students to:
• Understand the basic principles of project management and become proficient in the use of project management software
• Be prepared to deal with the legal ramifications of running a complex project
• Develop a comprehensive risk management plan for a project
• Manage the complexity inherent in large-scale projects
• Develop a plan that clearly places a project in the context of an organization’s strategic plan
• Prepare to pass the PMI! Project Management Professional (PMP!) Certification Exam

Program Requirements

Total 48 credit hours

Students are required to take MALS 4020 within their first three quarters at University College

Core - 8 qtr. hrs

Professional Foundation Courses - 12 qtr. hrs

Speciality Courses - 16 qtr. hrs

Further Study - 12 qtr. hrs

Admissions Requirements

Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you’ll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.