Project Management
Take on large-scale projects by learning the tools, software, and best practices of project management. Projects are key to fulfilling an organization's strategic vision, so be prepared to apply agile concepts, assess contracts, and finance projects. The program curriculum was developed to align with the current PMI® Project Management Body of Knowledge and equips students with the information and skills needed for the PMI® Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam.
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At a Glance
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Skills You'll Learn
Initiate, plan, monitor, and execute large-scale projects
Relate project scope to cost, time, and resource requirements
Develop procurement plans and assess project contracts
Curriculum
Master of Science in Information and Communications Technology with a concentration in Project Management requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
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Interested in a graduate certificate?
Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Project Management.
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Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Project Management
By 2027 employers will need 87.7 million individuals in project management roles, according to the Project Management Institute.
Demand will be high in various industries including healthcare, information services, finance, oil and gas, construction, business services, and manufacturing.
A shortage of skilled and educated project managers, according to a recent CEO Survey by PwC, makes now the time to enter the field.
Job Titles
Information Technology Project Managers Salary: National Average
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"That master's degree had been on my bucket list for more than 20 years and I just started thinking now’s the time, I'm not going to procrastinate anymore!" —Carolyn Hinkley, graduate.
Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you'll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.
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Accreditation & Associations
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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