Master of Science in Project Management - Technology
The M.S. in Project Management - Technology program prepares graduates for careers as project management professionals. The program develops the skills, expertise, and industry certifications needed to step into pivotal management roles critical in driving change, increasing productivity, and delivering innovation to businesses and government entities. The curriculum is designed to encompass the leading industry standards, so students will develop a comprehensive skill set that combines technical and leadership skills with strategic and business management acumen. M.S. in Project Management - Technology students graduate with globally recognized certifications from the Project Management Institute (P.M.I.).
In addition to learning core project management principles, students explore the full spectrum of project management concepts and methodologies, learning about business relationship elements, including conflict resolution, effective communication, negotiation, and organizational culture. The program also covers essential management processes such as budget, cost, performance, quality, and risk. The program encourages the application of key concepts to address workplace challenges and opportunities. Students further explore practical topics of increasing importance to project management, including ethical and principled leadership, managing in a global context, and social responsibility.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CORE COURSES | (18) | |
| PM 501 | Project Management Essentials | 3 |
| PM 502 | Project Scope, Quality and Risk Management | 3 |
| PM 503 | Project Schedule and Cost Management | 3 |
| PM 505 | Project Finance and Procurement | 3 |
| PM 506 | Agile Strategies and Practices | 3 |
| PM 507 | Project Management Capstone | 3 |
| ELECTIVE COURSES | (12) | |
| Choose any 4 courses | 12 | |
| Analytics for Decision Making | 3 | |
| Strategic Management | 3 | |
| Artificial Intelligence in Business | 3 | |
| Negotiations and Strategic Decision Making | 3 | |
| Marketing Strategy | 3 | |
| Vendor Management and Service Level Agreements | 3 | |
| Information Technology Management Frameworks | 3 | |
| Cyber Security Management | 3 | |
| Product Management | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
