MS in Project Management

As a project manager, you’ll do more than create plans—you’ll guide initiatives from start to finish, navigate setbacks, and deliver meaningful results. The MSPM program gives you a systems-level perspective and the leadership skills to manage projects of any scale. With a foundation in project economics, agile methodologies, and inclusive leadership practices, you’ll learn to align strategy, process, and people while applying both quantitative and qualitative insights to executive-level decision-making in complex, real-world environments.

Key Outcomes

• Lead projects and teams with strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on navigating cultural differences and bias
• Think strategically using systems thinking and data-driven decision-making
• Plan and execute effectively—set priorities, allocate resources, schedule, forecast outcomes, and manage expectations to keep projects on track
• Manage risk and resolve conflict while ensuring quality and performance
• Solve complex problems and make informed decisions to deliver results under pressure

Develop in-demand skills through simulations, team-based projects, and a capstone that mirrors real client engagements. Gain hands-on experience with tools like Expert Choice for portfolio optimization, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Along the way, you’ll lead diverse teams, preparing you to succeed in global and cross-functional environments.

Whether you study on campus or online, you’ll tap into Washington, D.C.’s powerful business network while gaining real-world experience beyond the classroom. Learn from faculty and industry leaders, engage in applied learning, and build connections that advance your career. Enhance your experience through two required on-campus immersions or optional short-term study abroad programs, gaining firsthand insight into the global business ecosystem.

Tailor your degree to your professional goals by adding a graduate certificate that builds specialized expertise alongside your core business administration education.

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