Master of Science in Project Management
Employees with project management skills are already in great demand world-wide. Many technology, manufacturing, construction, engineering and health care firms require key managers to have a project management degree or to obtain project management certification as a condition of continued employment. Now, you can find that sophisticated level of project management education at St. Edward's University. St. Edward’s has built on the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge® to deliver one of the few Master of Science degrees in the growing field of project management.  

Why get a Master’s Degree in Project Management?
Improve your earning potential and gain a competitive advantage. Learn globally accepted processes and skills through valuable hands-on training. This knowledge is important not only for job hunters but also for advancement in many companies.

What can I do with a Master of Science in Project Management?
You will develop skills in project management, organization and communication through the Master of Science in Project Management at St. Edward's University, which will open up a wide array of career opportunities for you. Not only will you enhance your preparedness for the Project Management Professional® exam, but you will also receive a high-quality, graduate level education from a top-ranked university. Graduates of the program will be able to pursue careers as a project or program manager. Experienced project managers can earn senior executive titles that might include VP of Projects and Chief Project Officer.

• Project-driven teams are everywhere. To operate effectively under this organizational structure, managers must equip themselves with project management skills. The Master of Science in Project Management combines the valuable know-how of financial management and risk assessment with key communication abilities such as negotiation, conflict management techniques and verbal and written communication.

• Project management is critical in social justice and nonprofit environments. Some of the greatest needs for skilled project managers lie in the area of social justice and emergency preparedness. From homeland security to the Red Cross, organizations around the world rely on the strengths of project managers to organize the logistics of hurricane relief, hunger relief, reduction of neighborhood crime, restoration of landmarks, and large-scale vaccination efforts in underdeveloped countries.

What will I learn in the Master of Science in Project Management program?
You’ll be trained at St. Edward's University to apply the skills to succeed as a project manager by learning to …

• Assess project requirements and develop effective, concise RFPs
• Match the appropriate resources to the needs of a project based on business goals
• Adapt and shift planning strategies, staffing models and goal-setting during the lifecycle of a project
• Identify milestones and recognize when projects are at risk — and manage them to successful completion
• Provide results and performance reports to executive managers
• Incorporate an international perspective in global projects
• Work effectively within diverse organizations to resolve conflicts
• Maintain ethical standards at all project stages