Master of Science in Project Management
About the Program
Master of Science 45.0 quarter credits
The Master of Science in Project Management, a part-time online program, is designed to equip professionals with the fundamental competencies expected of project managers in virtually any field. The course content is mapped to the internationally recognized Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).
Project Management is a field that began in the 1950s in the defense industry. In the 1980s, the field gained critical mass in a broad range of industries, including, but not limited to building/construction, defense, engineering, film and video, financial services, government contracting, and IT/software development. Most environments today are “projectized.” In other words, there is a project approach to getting things done. Today's companies use project management (tied to their core competencies) to gain competitive advantage.
The Master of Science in Project Management will lead to the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) internationally recognized Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) designation, a credential that captures the attention of employment recruiters.
For additional information, visit the Master of Science in Project Management page.
Admission Requirements
Recommended Prerequisites
The following undergraduate courses or their equivalent are recommended prior to enrolling in the MS in Project Management program:
| ACCT 115 | Financial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
| FIN 301 | Introduction to Finance | 4.0 |
| ORGB 300 [WI] | Organizational Behavior | 4.0 |
Admission Requirements
- Completed Application Form
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate degree GPAs will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA). Applicants with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 may be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended. Instead of hard copy transcripts, you may supply official electronic transcripts issued by a post-secondary institution directly to Drexel University Online (use our email address, customerservice@drexel.com). You must supply transcripts regardless of the number of credits earned or the type of school you attended. If you do not list all post-secondary institutions on your application and these are listed on transcripts received from other institutions, processing of your application will be delayed until you have submitted the remaining transcripts. Click here to use our Transcript Lookup Tool to assist you in contacting your previous institutions.
- Two letters of recommendation. Drexel University Online now accepts electronic letters of recommendation. Please access the following webpage for instructions regarding their submission: http://www.drexel.edu/apply/recommend. If a recommender prefers to submit an original, hard copy letter of recommendation, please remind the recommender that it must be signed and submitted in a sealed envelope signed across the flap by the recommender.
- Personal Essay, between 500-750 words, please describing your interest in the program. Specifically, please discuss the following:
- How the program relates to your previous educational activities
- If changing course, why are you moving in a new direction with your educational goals
- How the program relates to your current line of work
- How you plan to apply the program to your future goals
- Resume
- International Students must submit a TOEFL score of 550 or higher. For more information regarding international applicant requirements, view the International Students Admissions Information page.
- An interview may be requested.
Visit the Graduate Admissions website for more information about requirements and deadlines, as well as instructions for applying online.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Project Management requires completion of 45 credit hours (quarter) of study. The curriculum includes a core of 9 required courses (27 credits), a culminating capstone project experience integrating the knowledge and skills acquired during the program (PROJ 695, 3.0 credits) and 15.0 credits of electives.
Recommended Prerequisites
The following undergraduate courses or their equivalent are recommended:
- ACCT 115 Financial Accounting Foundations
- FIN 301 Introduction to Finance
- ORGB 300 [WI] Organizational Behavior
- STAT 201 Introduction to Business Statistics
Electives
Students may use electives to increase project management, creativity, communication, or leadership skills or to develop areas of specialization. Any appropriate graduate course offered in the University can serve as an elective if the student has sufficient background to take the course. In addition, the program will offer its own elective courses including special topics (PROJ 690). Qualified students may also pursue independent study (PROJ 699) for elective credit in special cases.
| Curriculum | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| PROJ 501 | Introduction to Project Management | 3.0 |
| PROJ 502 | Project Planning & Scheduling | 3.0 |
| PROJ 510 | Project Quality Management | 3.0 |
| PROJ 515 | Project Estimation & Cost Management | 3.0 |
| PROJ 520 | Project Risk Assessment & Management | 3.0 |
| PROJ 525 | E-Tools for Project Management | 3.0 |
| PROJ 530 | Managing Multiple Projects | 3.0 |
| PROJ 535 | International Project Management | 3.0 |
| PROJ 540 | Project Procurement Management | 3.0 |
| PROJ 603 | Project Management Leadership | 3.0 |
| Electives | 12.0 | |
| Capstone Project | ||
| PROJ 695 | Capstone Project in Project Management | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
Courses
PROJ 501 Introduction to Project Management 3.0 Credits
This course will prepare students to manage scheduling, supply management, project team recruiting, resource allocation, time/cost tradeoffs, risk assessment, task coordination, team-building, progress monitoring, and post-project assessment through a comprehensive overview of project management. Case studies are used to illustrate the principles and tools of project management as a process.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PROJ 502 Project Planning & Scheduling 3.0 Credits
This course will prepare students to master concepts in project planning, scheduling and control. Project scheduling methods are covered including: critical path systems, critical chain scheduling, statistical analysis, Program Evaluation Review Technique, linear resource leveling, and legal ramifications on contracted projects.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PROJ 501 [Min Grade: C]
PROJ 510 Project Quality Management 3.0 Credits
Quality management is related to project management. Examines basic quality concepts and explores the three sub-processes of quality management: quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control as they relate to project management.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PROJ 501 [Min Grade: C]
PROJ 515 Project Estimation & Cost Management 3.0 Credits
This course will provide an overview of project financial and economic principles involved in product and system development. It is intended to familiarize project managers with methods in project accounting, budgeting, cost estimation, financial management, design optimization, and economics.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PROJ 501 [Min Grade: C]
PROJ 520 Project Risk Assessment & Management 3.0 Credits
Examines the risk factors throughout every phase of a project. Looks at the overall project planning process, explores the use of high-level risk assessment tools, and describes key ideas for project risk planning. Models for risk analysis, assessment, and classification are presented.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PROJ 501 [Min Grade: C]
PROJ 525 E-Tools for Project Management 3.0 Credits
This course will examine the use of electronic tools as a means of creating a virtual workplace. Issues related to the use of the e-tools for collaboration and decision making for project management will be explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PROJ 501 [Min Grade: C]
PROJ 530 Managing Multiple Projects 3.0 Credits
Examines the complex and simultaneous management principles and techniques required to manage multiple projects. Emphasis is placed on a theory and practice of project management that is rigorous and disciplined, yet flexible.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PROJ 501 [Min Grade: C]
PROJ 535 International Project Management 3.0 Credits
Examines the uniqueness and adaptations of project management when operating in an international context. Details the investigation of cultural, legal, and regulatory environments as the context of international project management.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PROJ 501 [Min Grade: C]
PROJ 540 Project Procurement Management 3.0 Credits
Examines role of procurement in project management including processes and activities needed to acquire products, services and results required to accomplish a project from outside the project organization. Planning, conducting administering and closing procurements are course components as are relevant legal and ethical issues, contract capacity, authority, public and private bidding processes and dispute resolution methods.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PROJ 501 [Min Grade: C]
PROJ 603 Project Management Leadership 3.0 Credits
Examines the environments required for building and maintaining successful project management teams. Prepares and guides project managers to use human resources effectively and confidently through good management and wise leadership.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PROJ 501 [Min Grade: C]
PROJ 690 Special Topics in Project Management 0.5-12.0 Credits
Provides courses in topics of current interest to faculty and students. Topic for study must be approved in advance of registration by the program advisor, the supervising faculty, and the associate dean. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Prerequisites: PROJ 501 [Min Grade: C]
PROJ 695 Capstone Project in Project Management 3.0 Credits
Provides an opportunity for the student to successfully integrate knowledge and skills acquired during their master’s program in project management. Students will evaluate the project management practices in an organization and create a report that identifies strengths and weaknesses in an organization and recommend strategies for improvement.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PROJ 502 [Min Grade: C] and PROJ 510 [Min Grade: C] and PROJ 515 [Min Grade: C] and PROJ 520 [Min Grade: C] and PROJ 525 [Min Grade: C] and PROJ 530 [Min Grade: C] and PROJ 535 [Min Grade: C] and PROJ 603 [Min Grade: C]
PROJ 699 Independent Study in Project Management 1.0-9.0 Credit
Provides individual study or research in project management under faculty supervision. Course may be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 9 times for 9 credits
Prerequisites: PROJ 501 [Min Grade: C]
