Mission Statement: The mission of the project management concentration is to complement general business management and information technology (IT) skills with a robust combination of foundational and advanced project management expertise that equips business and IT managers (from the MSM and MSIT degree programs) to effectively manage and lead a wide spectrum of projects—ranging from simple to exceptionally large and complex. The overarching goal is to emphasize and develop a blend of hard and soft skills that prepares students for management and leadership roles in any industry or work environment.
View a complete list of program courses, program-specific and degree-level requirements, recommended prep courses and previous experience for this online master's concentration.
This program requires a total of 36 credits.
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. This sequence incorporates course prerequisites and program requirements but does not list course alternatives that may be available. We recommend you take a maximum of 6 credits per term. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program.
Contact an advisor if you any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
In addition to the specific requirements for this program, we also have general requirements for all our master’s degree programs.
To be successful in this program, we recommend that students have a strong background in matters of statistics and either finance or accounting. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Develop advanced project management skills, earn a certificate, and get a head start on your master’s degree by successfully completing our online graduate certificate in project management. Once you have successfully completed the certificate, you may be able to apply up to 12 credits toward the online project management master’s concentration.
If you earn an MBA from UMGC, you may be able to earn a second master’s degree in management with a concentration in project management and save up to 12 credits through our dual degree option. You must start the second degree program within two years of completing the MBA.
To complete the second degree, you must complete all concentration courses and (3 Credits, MGMT 670).
By completing the coursework in the online project management master’s concentration curriculum, you may be able to take the following certification exams:
For students who are looking to get PMP-certified, UMGC is proud to offer a non-credit online PMP prep course, thanks to our alliance with CertWise. The PMP is a highly sought-after certification that is often regarded as the industry standard for employers who are seeking project managers.
This information is for students who enroll in the 2024–2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive.
Today’s global workforce requires project management professionals who are agile, collaborative, and ready to contribute on day one. That’s why our online project management program is designed to help you develop career-relevant skills in crucial areas like data analysis, supply chain management, process improvement, marketing, and more. UMGC’s program directors refresh and update the project management curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve these learning goals:
UMGC's master's degree programs with project management concentrations are accredited by the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Completing any project management course in this program earns you the project management education hours required to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Credential Examination or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam. If you are already certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute and your certification is current and valid, you may receive credit for (3 Credits, PMAN 634).
® PMP and CAPM are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
This program is designed to help you prepare for in-demand project management careers in a variety of professional contexts, including business, government, or nonprofit organizations. Jobs applicable to this context include project managers, project directors, or supply chain managers. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Throughout your project management curriculum, your instructors will assign career-relevant coursework that will help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:
Get answers to questions that current and prospective students are asking about program admission, credibility, cost, and more.
A master's degree in management with a concentration in project management is a graduate degree program that focuses on giving students the knowledge and skills needed to effectively plan, organize, and execute projects. UMGC's Master of Science in management with a concentration in project management covers topics such as resource management, project risk management, procurement, quality management, and more.
At UMGC, we want you to be happy with the investment you make in your education, and we work hard to keep our programs affordable. When you choose to pursue this online master's program at UMGC, you can rest assured that the quality of our curriculum is backed by the reputation of an accredited state university and a member institution of the University System of Maryland. Deciding whether an online master's degree in management with a concentration in project management is worth it for you ultimately depends on your individual needs and goals. If you're not sure whether this is the right program for you or need help figuring out how to fit the program into your life, don't hesitate to reach out to us—our advisors and success coaches are happy to help.
UMGC's online master's degree in management with a concentration in project management is a 36-credit program with courses offered year-round. If you successfully complete six credits each fall, spring, and summer, you can expect to graduate in as little as two years.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The master's degree in management with a concentration in project management follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
You don't need to have majored in any specific area to be successful in the master's in management with a concentration in project management at UMGC. However, we do recommend you have a recent background in finance or accounting. We also recommend a recent background in statistics. Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.
