What is an online master's degree in IT project management?

An online master's degree in IT project management is an online graduate degree that can teach you how to more effectively lead large technical projects. UMGC’s online master's degree in information technology with a specialization in project management is a 36-credit program that covers topics like project risk management, project procurement management, and advanced project management methods. Graduates may be well-prepared for careers in project coordination, project management, or program management.

How long does it take to get a master’s in IT project management?

UMGC's online master's degree in information technology with a specialization in project management is a 36-credit program with courses offered year-round. Depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer, you can expect to graduate in as little as two years.

How much does a master’s in IT project management cost?

UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online master's degree in information technology with a specialization 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.

What background do I need to get a master’s in IT project management?

You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online master's degree in information technology with a specialization in project management program at UMGC. However, strong writing skills are encouraged.

Which PM certifications does UMGC's online master's degree in information technology with a specialization in project management prepare students for?

UMGC's online master's degree in information technology with a specialization in project management can help prepare you for the following certification exams: Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and PMI Project Management Professional (PMP).

Online IT Master's Degree | Project Management

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36 credits
Transfer up to 12 credits
All courses available online
Select hybrid courses available

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$524 per credit (in-state)
$659 per credit (out-of-state)
$480 per credit (military)
Other fees may apply

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Learn to lead large projects by earning an IT degree with a specialization in project management.

Gain advanced IT management skills while building expertise for your project management certification with an online master’s degree in information technology with a project management specialization from UMGC. The specialization courses include project risk management, project procurement management, and advanced project methods, while the core IT courses give you the tools you need to take on leadership roles.

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Total Credits Required: 36

Initial Requirement

(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

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.

Core Courses

(3 Credits, ITEC 610)
(3 Credits, ITEC 625)
(3 Credits, ITEC 626)
(3 Credits, ITEC 630)
(3 Credits, ITEC 640)

Specialization Courses

(3 Credits, PMAN 634)
(3 Credits, PMAN 635)
(3 Credits, PMAN 637)
(3 Credits, PMAN 638)
(3 Credits, PMAN 639)
(3 Credits, PMAN 641)
(3 Credits, PMAN 650)

(3 Credits, ITEC 610) must be taken in the first term of coursework.
(3 Credits, PMAN 634) is prerequisite to all other PMAN courses and must be taken as the first specialization course.
(3 Credits, ITEC 640) (or an approved course in finance) and (3 Credits, MGMT 650) (or an approved course in statistics) must be taken before (3 Credits, PMAN 635).
(3 Credits, PMAN 635) must be taken before (3 Credits, PMAN 637), (3 Credits, PMAN 639), and (3 Credits, PMAN 650).

General Master's Degree Requirements

You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
Any transfer credits must have been earned within the above five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
Please review the overall master’s degree requirements for additional considerations.

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.

Sequence	Course
1	(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
2	(3 Credits, ITEC 610)
3	(3 Credits, PMAN 634)
4	(3 Credits, ITEC 640)
5	(3 Credits, ITEC 625)
6	(3 Credits, ITEC 626)
7	(3 Credits, PMAN 635)
8	(3 Credits, ITEC 630)
9	(3 Credits, PMAN 637)
10	(3 Credits, PMAN 638)
11	(3 Credits, PMAN 639)
12	(3 Credits, PMAN 641)
13	(3 Credits, PMAN 650)

Accelerated Pathway: Management Information Systems

If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with coursework in management information systems, an accelerated pathway between UMGC's graduate and undergraduate degree programs in this field allows you to reduce your total coursework for this program by up to 6 credits.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023–2024 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Master’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each master's degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all master’s degrees.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Assess Technology

Appraise the potential and relevance of technology as well as analytical and quantitative methods.

Gain Hands-On Experience

Apply project leadership knowledge and skills essential for creating high-performing teams.

Learn to Adapt

Tailor your approach to align with project and organizational characteristics and priorities.

Apply Management Skills

Apply skills that amplify a project manager’s effectiveness, efficiency, and influence.

Study Connections

Evaluate how a project or program interfaces with operations and product management.

Understand the Big Picture

Create project and program alignment with the broader project context and environment.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for work in project coordination, management, and potentially program management.

IT: Project Management

Master's Specialization

Project Management

Graduate Certificate

IT: Informatics

Master's Specialization

Industry Certification Exams

This program is designed to help prepare you for the following certification exams:

Additional Program Information

Experience Recommended for Success
Student Organizations

Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.

Computing Club

The Computing Club provides a dynamic environment where members can work collaboratively, share innovative ideas, enhance their career-readiness, and gain marketable experience in their respective fields. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Students and alumni can join the Computing Club group on CareerQuest.

Accreditations

Industry Accreditation

Information Technology Master's Degree and Management Master's Degree with Project Management Specialization

UMGC's master's degree programs with project management specializations 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.

When I found UMGC and I looked through the design course, the project management course, the information technology courses, everything was exactly what I wanted. So, it was a perfect fit.

Deepthi S., Ypsilanti, MI, MS in Information Technology Project Management

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