Program Overview

Introduction to University Programs with an Emphasis in Project Management

The Executive Education Project Management Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in project management, leading to a Master of Science or a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Project Management. Upon completion of the project management core courses, students earn a graduate certificate in project management and are prepared to take the Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.

Program Curriculum and Delivery

The program curriculum is delivered both on campus and online. The on-campus program accommodates work and travel schedules by meeting 8 hours per day on one consecutive Thursday, Friday, and Saturday per month. The online program is designed as weekly modules equivalent to one half-day on campus and includes live interaction.

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

The graduate certificate in Project Management is awarded after completion of the project management core courses, totaling 21 semester credit hours. These courses emphasize a systems approach to project management and follow the lifecycle of a project, integrating relevant topics from multiple knowledge areas.

Courses Required for Certificate in Project Management

• OPRE 6271 Project Overview, Strategic and Process Management
• OPRE 6372 Project Initiation
• OPRE 6373 Project Planning
• OPRE 6374 Project Planning and Execution
• OPRE 6375 Project Execution and Closeout
• OPRE 6376 Advanced Project Management and Simulation
• MAS 6101 Legal Considerations in Project Management
• OB 6301 Organizational Behavior

Master of Science in Management and Administrative Sciences with an Emphasis in Project Management

A Master of Science degree is awarded after the completion of an additional 18 semester credit hours beyond the Project Management Core requirements.

MS MAS in Project Management Supplemental Curriculum

• ACCT 6201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
• ACCT 6202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• MECO 6303 Business Economics
• MIS 6204 Information Technology and MIS Fundamentals
• OPRE 6301 Quantitative Introduction to Risk and Uncertainty in Business
• IMS 6370 Seminar in International Operations Management
• IMS 6371 Seminar in International Strategic Management

Executive MBA Degree with an Emphasis in Project Management

The Executive MBA is earned by waiving the Master of Science degree and completing an additional 14 semester credit hours, for a total of 53 semester credit hours. Students must include the executive core courses listed below to earn the degree.

Additional Courses to Fulfill Requirements for the Executive MBA

• BPS 6310 Strategic Management
• FIN 6301 Financial Management
• IMS 6204 Global Business
• MKT 6301 Marketing Management
• OPRE 6302 Operations Management

Admission Criteria

Potential students are required to complete an application, provide written professional references from 3 people, attend an interview with the program director, and request all universities attended send an official transcript. Both degree and non-degree seeking students with undergraduate degrees can study towards the Graduate Certificate in Project Management. The project management emphasis certificate and degree programs are supported entirely by participant fees and special admissions requirements apply.