Industry Snapshot
This program is designed to prepare you for work in managing and coordinating projects and programs.
This program is designed to prepare you for work in managing and coordinating projects and programs.
Industry Accreditation
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.
A master's degree in management with a specialization 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 specialization 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 your master's in data analytics 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 specialization 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 specialization 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 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.
You don't need to have majored in any specific area to be successful in the master's in management with a specialization in project management at UMGC. However, we do recommend you have a recent background in finance or accounting. If you need to improve your finance or accounting skills, you should take
(0 Credits, UCSP 620) before taking
(3 Credits, MGMT 640). We also recommend a recent background in statistics. If you need to brush up on your statistics knowledge, we recommend taking
(0 Credits, UCSP 630) before taking
(3 Credits, MGMT 650). Finally, for those who want to improve their writing in preparation for graduate study, we offer
(0 Credits, UCSP 605).