MSM in Project Management

Area of Study Overview

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The Area of Study in Project Management prepares students for PMI® and other types of certification as project management professionals. Regardless of your 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 in Management degree program at Thomas Edison State University. Students must complete the 24 core credit requirements of the Master of Science in Management degree program, as listed in the program template.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (18 Credits)

ORG-502Leadership and Management in the 21st Century

3

HRM-530Human Resources Management

3

EIO-520Economic Issues in Organizations

3

FAM-540Finance and Accounting for Managers

3

ORR-510Organizational Research

3

MKM-560Marketing Management

3

II. Area of Study (12 Credits)

Required Course:

PJM-510Project Management

3

Students select three of the following courses:

PJM-520Project Leadership and Communication

3

PJM-530Project Risk Management

3

PJM-540Procurement and Vendor Management

3

PJM-640Global Project Management

3

III. Core Advanced Level Courses (6 Credits)

MSM-620Leading Strategic Change

3

MAN-630Management Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours: 36