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M.S. in Project Management

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).   

Program Accreditation

The Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC) Board voted on August 21, 2007 to confer GAC Accreditation status upon the Master of Science in Project Management degree program offered by the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.


Locations

Apple Valley
Minnetonka
Rochester
Twin Cities

Admissions Contacts

Apple Valley Center:
Cheryl Cox
(651) 423-8609

Minnetonka Center:
Ian Pannkuk
(612) 238-4551

Rochester Center:
Vicky Strommen
(877) 768-4545

Twin Cities Campus
Anna Shields
(612) 728-5198

Admissions
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs
2500 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

tc-admission@smumn.edu (Letters for Reference, Resume and Personal statement can be sent via email to this address.)
Phone: Toll Free at (866) 437-2788 or (612) 728-5100


 Course Information

    Required Project Management Courses 21 cr.
    Required Management Courses 15 cr.
    Required Capstone Course 3 cr.
    Elective Courses 3 cr.
    Total 42 cr.

  • PRM600 Fundamentals of Project Management (3 cr)
  • PRM601 Project Planning and Estimating (3 cr)
  • PRM602 Project Human Resource Management (3)
  • PRM603 Project Communications (3)
  • PRM604 Project Risk and Quality Management (3)
  • PRM605 Project Procurement and Cost Management (3)
  • PRM606 Global Project Management (3)
  • PRM689 Project Management Capstone (3)
  • GM600 Management Principles (3 cr)
  • GM625 Leadership and Decision Making (2)
  • GM630 Quantitative Methods (3)
  • GM660 Financial Management (3 cr)
  • GM670 Strategic Management (2)
  • GM675 Managerial Ethics and Issues (2)
 Elective Courses

    Electives must equal three credits and all required courses must be completed prior to taking electives.

  • PRM607 Project Management Portfolio & Program Management (3)
  • MIB510 International Business Environments (3)
  • MIB545 International Political Economy (3)


Program Staff
TC - Program Director, Master of Science in Project Management and Core Professor