Master of Science in Project Management

Overview

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By studying at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s fully online, PMI® accredited Master of Science in Project Management program, you’ll be shaping yourself to meet the project management needs of any organization. As a PMI Global Accreditation Center (GAC) accredited program, completing your online M.S. in Project Management degree through UW-Platteville will give you a huge advantage to reaching your career goals. A completed degree counts as one-third of the project management work experience required for the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Program Description

Taught by expert professionals with real-world experience, the M.S. in Project Management program enables you to achieve success at the industry’s highest levels by preparing you to lead complex projects, cultivate relationships, and manage the “triple constraint” of time, budget, and project scope. The program focuses on the core concepts needed to advance your career, offering several emphasis areas to choose from. You might consider two in-demand options listed below:

Advanced Project Management: Focus on managing multiple projects, aligning them with organizational goals, and transitioning from project to program management. Learn about new product development, outsourcing, and managing projects from a portfolio perspective.

Production Management: Advance your skills in process improvement and data analytics. You will also learn about production planning, scheduling, global competition, lean manufacturing, supply chain management, and operational strategies.

Career Opportunities

Earning a master’s degree or certificate in project management will prepare you for a range of exciting potential careers, including but not limited to:

  • Construction project manager
  • Engineering project manager
  • IT project manager
  • Product development manager
  • Program manager
  • Project consultant
  • Project management office director
  • Senior project manager

Project managers are in demand at organizations of all sizes and industries, making this degree versatile and valuable. Earning a master’s degree in project management can help you grow in your existing career or explore new opportunities.

Admissions

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