Project Management, M.S.

Program Overview

Saint Louis University's Master of Science in Project Management prepares students with the skills to manage projects, including strategy, contract management, and math. Delivered through class simulators and expert faculty, the program aligns with PMI's PMBOK® processes and prepares students for industry certifications. The flexible, 100% online format allows working professionals to advance their careers in high-demand project management roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Project Management program is offered through Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies. It is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful project managers. The program focuses on project strategy, contract management, and project management math.

Objectives:

• Graduates will be able to apply program-specific knowledge to address practical problems using an ethical, evidence-based framework.
• Graduates will be able to utilize argumentation skills appropriate for a given problem or context.
• Graduates will be able to implement the project management framework across a portfolio of programs, addressing individual, team, and organizational needs.
• Graduates will be able to make data-driven decisions regarding project opportunities to align project activity with strategic objectives.

Program Description:

• The program is project-based and utilizes class simulators to prepare students for real-world project management scenarios.
• The program covers the five basic project management processes outlined in the PMBOK®: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
• Saint Louis University is a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.)
by the Project Management Institute (PMI), allowing students to pursue industry certifications like the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Program Management Professional (PgMP)®, and other PMI professional credentials.
• The program offers a flexible option for working professionals with multiple start terms in the fall or spring.
• The program is 100% online with flexible eight-week terms.
• Students will learn from a network of diverse peers from around the world and engage in knowledge discovery, management, and dissemination of industry-critical knowledge.
• Students can earn a graduate certificate that complements a master’s degree, often without taking additional credits.

Teaching:

• Students will learn from exceptional faculty who are leading experts in their fields.
• Faculty bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and are dedicated to student professional success.

Careers:

• Successful organizations depend on the skills of project managers to navigate people through change.
• The field of project management is expanding and influencing the way large and small organizations conduct business across many industries.
• Graduates of this degree program are prepared to hold a variety of leadership roles that are responsible for delivering new programs, products, and services through a collaborative, disciplined approach to project management.

Other:

• The Project Management Institute (PMI) projected 25 million new project management professionals would be needed worldwide by 2030.
• The program is offered through the School for Professional Studies, which provides a community of academics and practitioners from a wide range of subjects and professional backgrounds.