M.S., in Management in Project Management

Concentration Overview

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The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Management program concentration in Project Management prepares students for PMI® and other types of certifications as project management professionals. Regardless of the industry, market segment, or location, project management skills are always in demand. The specialization provides a comprehensive overview of the field according to the Project Life Cycle model and nine areas of competency outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), the thought leader of contemporary project management practice and scholarship.

These areas of competency are:

  • Management of project integration throughout all phases of the life cycle
  • Project scope and planning
  • Deliverables definition and activity scheduling
  • Cost and budget
  • Quality principle
  • Human resources and team leadership
  • Formal and informal communications and documentation
  • Risk planning and monitoring
  • Contracts and procurement

The 12 graduate credits earned are applied to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Management at Thomas Edison State University. Students must complete the 24 core credit requirements of the Master of Science degree in Management as listed in the program template.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (18 Credits)

ORG-5020Leadership and Management in the 21st Century

3

HRM-5300Human Resources Management

3

EIO-5200Economic Issues in Organizations

3

FAM-5400Finance and Accounting for Managers

3

ORR-5100Organizational Research

3

MKM-5600Marketing Management

3

II. Concentration (12 Credits)

Required Course:

PJM-5100Project Management

3

Students select three of the following courses:

PJM-5200Project Leadership and Communication

3

PJM-5300Project Risk Management

3

PJM-5400Procurement and Vendor Management

3

PJM-6400Global Project Management

3

III. Core Advanced Level Courses (6 Credits)

MSM-6200Leading Strategic Change

3

MAN-6300Management Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours: 36