Master of Science in Project Management
A graduate degree in delivering complex projects on scope, budget and schedule.
Program description
The Master of Science in Project Management is a graduate program designed to equip professionals with advanced knowledge, tools, and skills for planning, executing, and managing complex projects across a wide range of industries. The curriculum combines fundamental project management methodologies with leadership, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making. Students learn to manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, stakeholders, and quality, aligning each project with organizational objectives and sustainability principles, and graduate prepared to lead cross-functional teams and generate value in dynamic, high-risk environments.
Program objective
Master degree graduates are able to:
Develop advanced project-management competencies: providing the knowledge, tools, and skills to plan, execute, and manage complex projects across industries, aligning initiatives with strategic objectives and sustainability principles.
Foster leadership and strategic decision-making: leading cross-functional teams, making data-driven decisions, and managing risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations in dynamic, high-risk environments.
Prepare students to manage product innovation: applying design thinking, agile project management, and lean development to drive innovation in products and services and oversee the full product lifecycle.
Develop skills in program and portfolio management: managing multiple interrelated projects aligned with organizational strategy, with emphasis on governance, prioritization, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
Enhance strategic procurement and contract management: building expertise in procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and contract negotiation to ensure efficiency, compliance, and strategic value in project execution.
Prepare students for project management in both public and private sectors: leading projects across technology, manufacturing, consumer goods, and government by integrating best practices, customer needs, and sustainability principles.
Enhance interpersonal and communication skills: strengthening communication, team management, and negotiation to lead internal teams and engage successfully with clients and suppliers.
Promote adaptability and continuous learning: adapting to a constantly changing business environment and sustaining professional development to remain competitive in the field.
Program breakdown
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