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.

 

MSM Program prepares the student to:

• Evaluate the appropriate leadership and management actions needed across disciplines and in various global environments
• Synthesize theory and practice in day-to-day managerial decision making and organizational change
• Apply appropriate strategic, technical, operational, and ethical principles to solve organizational challenges and meet organizational goals and objectives.

MSM- PM Program competencies:

• Identify the major elements of the Project Management Framework (PMF) and the significance of aligning projects with organizational strategic plans.
• Develop a project charter to include the project scope and identify the project sponsor and other key stakeholders.
• Develop a comprehensive project management plan to include elements from the 10 knowledge areas of project management processes.
• Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to include the work package level of the project.
• Explain the management of stakeholder engagement, including methods of communication with project stakeholders.
• Evaluate change, scope, schedule, costs, and risk monitoring, as well as control strategies and processes. 
• Determine the strategy for closing a project or phase, including all procurements and contractual obligations.

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