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Program Description
The Master of Science in Project Management offers a practical business perspective needed by project managers. It provides a comprehensive, rigorous educational experience that focuses on leading practices, principles, and methodologies associated with the project management science. The program's curriculum stresses management and leadership concepts and complements students' existing business and technical expertise. The range of project management knowledge and experience, including extensive content in areas such as quality, communications, project operations, organizational leadership, business ethics, risk management, contracts, project initiation, planning, financial management, and schedule control, are at the core of this program. You will be prepared to direct major public and private projects, as well as portfolios of complex enterprise projects, in an increasingly complex managerial environment. You will graduate with the tools, techniques, skills, and knowledge to be an effective project manager and organizational leader, with greatly improved prospects for advancement and career change.
Admissions
Admission to master’s programs at the NYU School of Professional Studies requires the completion of a U.S. bachelor's degree or its international equivalent. Admissions decisions are made through a holistic review process. Visit the SPS Admissions website for detailed application requirements and deadlines.
Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of 36 credits, comprised of the following:
Course List
Course |
Title |
Credits |
MSPM1-GC 1000 | Principles of Project Management | 3 |
MSPM1-GC 1005 | Leading Global Organizations | 3 |
MSPM1-GC 1010 | Transforming Organizations | 3 |
MSPM1-GC 1015 | Organizational Ethics | 3 |
MSPM1-GC 1020 | Intercultural Business Communication | 3 |
MSPM1-GC 1025 | Management of Information Systems | 3 |
1 | 15 |
| Applying Project Management Principles in IT | |
| Project Information and Communication Management | |
| Project Risk Analysis and Quality Assurance | |
| Project Management Operations | |
| Agile Project Management | |
| Special Topics in Project Management | |
| Internship 2 | |
MSPM1-GC 4000 | Enterprise Project Management | 3 |
Total Credits | 36 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Determine the alignment of the framework of structured project management, life cycle, knowledge domains, and constraints, with its selected methodology.
- Assess the scope of a project to determine the essential components of the project plan.
- Demonstrate effective management and leadership skills in project initiative.
- Prepare resources and communications management plans for projects, addressing diversity and inclusion, ethical considerations, and overall impact of projects.
- Utilize strategic planning tools to develop an enterprise project portfolio business case.
- Develop subsidiary plans for each project management knowledge domain.
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Internship Course Policy
Students must complete a minimum of 18 credits and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to apply for the internship course.