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2016-2017 SGPP Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Project Management, M.S.

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The Master of Science in Project Management is designed for individuals seeking advanced education for leading complex projects in a variety of work settings. Foundation courses provide the knowledge of business practices. The process of managing a project, including definition, implementation, and evaluation, is presented along with specialized skills of quality control, risk management, and procurement and contracting. Communication techniques are emphasized both with individuals and teams. Options are available to incorporate an international perspective. Students must have at least one experience as a project manager or as a member of a project team. This experience may be obtained on formal or informal projects and in a variety of industries. This program is accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC), www.pmi.org.

Mission

It is our mission to educate students to become project management professionals and future leaders in their field.


Vision

Our vision is to provide students with the ability to utilize real-world tools and techniques, along with the practical knowledge of project management best practices, in order to become project management professionals and leaders in their chosen field.
 

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Project Management program are expected to be able to do the following:

  1. Initiate projects with clearly identified scope, requirements, and stakeholders.
  2. Plan complex projects using appropriate planning tools.
  3. Implement quality management processes throughout project phases.
  4. Manage project risk.
  5. Manage project costs including procurement process for project resources.
  6. Incorporate a global perspective into projects.
  7. Work effectively with diverse populations.
  8. Lead complex projects.
  9. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  10. Incorporate an ethical perspective in all professional activities.

Program Structure and Delivery

The Master of Science in Project Management program is delivered in an online or blended format. Courses delivered in a blended format integrate face-to-face classroom meetings and online activities or interactions in a planned, instructionally valuable manner.

Degree Requirements

Required Project Management Courses 24 cr.
Required Management Courses 9 cr.
Required Capstone Course 3 cr.
Total 36 cr.

 *Students who hold PMP Certification at the time they are admitted to the program may waive the PRM600 Fundamentals of Project Management and substitute another 3 credit course from the list provided. All PRM degree seeking students must complete 36 transcripted credits. Up to 6 credits may be transferred into the program at the time of admission if the course previously taken matches a required course.

Required Project Management Courses: 24 cr.

Required Management Courses: 9 cr.

Capstone Course: 3 cr.

 

Courses Available for Those with Waived PRM600

Faculty

The faculty members for this program have earned doctorate or master’s degrees. Faculty are selected for their combination of educational and professional experience and expertise.

Admission Requirements

Applicants may apply for admission to master degree programs at any time during the year. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution and maintained an overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants must demonstrate the language proficiency necessary for successful graduate coursework. All applicants must complete an interview with a program administrator.

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

  1. Completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee (fee not required for alumni or students seeking readmission or veterans and active military personnel) and,
  2. An official transcript issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant’s completed bachelor’s degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits. (An official transcript is one that is sent or carried to the university in an envelope sealed by the granting university. Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be evaluated by a university accepted evaluation source, such as World Education Services, www.wes.org, or Educational Credential Evaluators, www.ece.org, and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards.) and,
  3. A personal statement which includes:
    1. brief description of the applicant’s background, training, and experience and,
    2. statement indicating the career goals of the applicant and his or her reasons for seeking admission to the program and,
    3. description of the areas the applicant considers to be his or her strengths and areas in which the applicant wishes to develop greater strengths and abilities and,
    4. personal information the applicant wishes to share.
  4. Letter(s) of recommendation that verify professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability and,
  5. A current résumé listing educational background and work experience

Please Note: Application materials should be sent to the attention of the Office of Admission on the Twin Cities campus.

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