College of Professional Studies
Project Management
The Master of Science in Project Management is a STEM-designated academic degree program that empowers you with the technical, professional, and strategic expertise to manage projects from inception to completion across global markets.
Overview
Featuring real-world case studies and hands-on work, this project management degree presents techniques and tools for managing long- and short-term projects successfully and cost-effectively. It is accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).
The curriculum takes a two-pronged approach that provides students with:
- the foundational knowledge of scientific-based project management tools, organizational strategies, and theoretical concepts
- the opportunity to deepen subject matter expertise through targeted concentrations and innovative project management strategies
Courses combine individual experiences with simulations and team projects, culminating in a real-world project in the capstone course.
This program was designed to include practical experimentation throughout the progression of a student’s experience.
The faculty that teaches project management specific courses each possess a minimum of ten years of professional project management experience along with a variety of advanced project management and industry credentials.
This combination of academic background and real-world experience allows faculty to provide students individual guidance on how to transition into the field of project management along with the insights and skills needed to launch a journey into a successful, thriving career.
Program Objectives
- Specialized Knowledge – Effectively lead and manage sometimes interrelated, complex projects in a mature manner while avoiding common project management pitfalls.
- Broad, Integrative Knowledge – Manage project scope, risk, quality, and performance metrics while effectively communicating with all project stakeholders.
- Civic Learning – Understand the need for ethics and social responsibility in the practice of project management as outlined in the PMI Code of Ethics.
- Intellectual Skills – Develop the critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills necessary to lead projects in a complex and dynamic project environment.
Career Outlook
According to PMI, through the decade ending in 2020, 15.7 million new project management roles will be created. The profession is expected to grow by US $6.61 trillion. Now is the time for professionals and job-seekers to build project management skills, as demand for these skills outstrips supply.
In the United States, this growth will mean:
- Rising salaries
- Growth in the project-intensive sectors of manufacturing, business services, finance and insurance, oil and gas, information services, construction, and utilities
In 10 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom) with established or quickly developing project-intensive sectors, project management roles are expected to grow by 13.4 million through 2020.
Student Experience
Jussara Oliveira Barbosa had ten years of experience working in events management when she enrolled in the MS in Project Management program to level up and broaden her expertise.
In her classes, she learned technical skills that could be applied across industries. Outside of the classroom, she worked on marketing and large-scale events for the university, gaining important experience. After graduation, she leveraged her new portfolio into a job in Project Management and Customer Success at a Bay Area startup.
Tuition
$38,495
This tuition estimate is inclusive of a 15% scholarship for all students beginning their graduate studies in Spring 2027. This scholarship is not transferable to alternative programs of study, terms or campuses outside of the Silicon Valley campus.
Additional scholarships may be available based on academic merit and other qualifying factors. Select scholarships may be stacked up to 50%.
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2026-2027 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Find detailed information on tuition and fees from Student Financial Services.
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