Master of Science in Management - Project Management Concentration

The Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Project Management (MSM-PM) program prepares the student with the skills and knowledge needed to become an effective project manager, including time/conflict management; teams and HR management; risk analysis and management; scheduling techniques; organizations and processes; cost, budgeting and scheduling; procurement and contracting; and control systems implementation. Program content covers key areas contained in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), considered to be the industry standard by the Project Management

Outcomes:

Plan projects effectively and successfully, taking into consideration the quadruple constraints of time, cost, resources, and specifications
Demonstrate an understanding of effective, ethical leadership strategies and skills
Utilize analytical and critical thinking skills in order to synthesize, evaluate and integrate concepts and knowledge for effective decision analysis and problem solving
Communicate information professionally
Work effectively as problem-solving team members
Develop from the basic project plan a work-breakdown structure to the lowest granularity permitted by cost
Determine and calculate project risks according to classical risk analysis
Plan and manage contractual purchasing issues, including, procurement and supply, outsourcing, and just-in-time
Evaluate and present project objectives, requirements, scope, and budgeting effectively to upper management

Degree Requirements

Courses: Core

MGMT690	Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments	4
MGMT604	Organizational Behavior	4
INTD670	Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making	4
MGMT600	Applied Managerial Decision-Making	4
MGMT605	Graduate Research Methods	4
MGMT640	Operations Management	4
MKTG630	Applied Managerial Marketing	4
PM665	Project Management Capstone	4
	Total Credit Hours:	32

Courses: Concentration

PM600	Project Management Processes in Organizations	4
PM610	Project Planning, Execution and Closure	4
PM620	Schedule and Cost Control Techniques	4
PM630	Contracting and Procurement in Project Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Total Credit Hours: 48

Registered by:

Project Management Institute, Registered Education Provider. CTU is a recognized provider with the Project Management Institute (PMI™) Educational Provider Program (PMI-R.E.P.).

Locations

Colorado Springs
Aurora (Denver Area)
Virtual Campus