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Apr 25, 2024
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2010-2013 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Project Management, M.S.
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Project Management
Master of Science degree program in Project Management is an interdisciplinary, 30-credit graduate program that uses case-based problem analysis learning environment to provide a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of project management theory and practice. The program brings together courses in project management, business, city & regional planning, computer science, engineering, information technology, and transportation and several other disciplines to offer a rich educational experience. The program is based on Project Management Institute (PMI) standards.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes
Project Management Program graduates are expected to be able to
- Define a complete project scope and breaking the scope into manageable packages and activities in various projects
- Develop baseline project schedule while considering the limitation of available resources
- Incorporate the project budget into the schedule
- Measure actual schedule progress
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of theories of communication and management as well as tools and techniques of project management
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of risk management both from the strategic and tactical perspectives
- Forecast project completion dates by using project management tools and techniques
- Demonstrate knowledge in managing project resources to optimize cost of the project
- Develop in-depth knowledge of the management of the procurement life cycle
- Apply earned value analysis techniques
- Develop progress reports at various stages of projects
- Take corrective action throughout the project life-cycle
- Apply the PMI standards in all phases of project life cycle
- Develop and manage programs and project portfolios
Admission
Admission into the Master of Science Program in Project Management requires that the candidate provides information that would allow the Department Admissions Committee to evaluate applicants’ background and preparation.
The following items are required for admission:
- Completed Application Form.
- Official undergraduate transcripts from all undergraduate schools.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A detailed resume.
- An essay on professional plans and goals and what role the MSPM will play in reaching them. An interview might also be required.
- Document(s) substantiating two years of full-time work experience.
Core Courses are intended to provide students with a solid understanding of project management tool, theories, and techniques based on widely-used standards. Core courses will be required to provide a comprehensive and uniform treatment of all areas of project management so that students could apply the acquired knowledge their selected areas of focus.
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Graduation
A student has to complete all required prerequisites, mathematics and statistics proficiency, Core and Supporting Courses, The Capstone course, and the Comprehensive Exam in the requisite order. Math/Stat Proficiency must be established before commencing Project Management coursework. Students must follow the course sequence as determined by the Program. The Capstone course has to be taken in the last and graduating semester along with the comprehensive exam. Students must follow application deadlines for graduation and the comprehensive exam.
The comprehensive exam is an assessment of the student’s ability to analyze and solve project management problems through case studies and provide solutions. In addition, student should be able to demonstrate their comprehensive understanding of project management body of knowledge areas.
Courses should be taken at Morgan during the MSPM Program. There might be exceptional circumstances that require a course to be taken elsewhere. This requires prior approval from the Project Management Program the INSS Department Chair or the Dean of the School of Business and Management.
Program Structure:
| Quantitative Foundation Requirement |
Proficiency exam or course(s) taken |
| Core Courses: |
18 Credits |
| Supporting Courses |
9 Credits |
| Capstone Course |
3 Credits |
| Total |
30 Credits |
Foundation Course
Students must demonstrate proficiency in mathematics and statistics before taking any core courses. This may be accomplished through one of the following methods: mathematics and statistics courses taken prior to admission, completion of INSS 586 , or successfully completing a proficiency exam.
Core Courses: 18 Credits
Core courses are comprehensive in approach and are based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) and are widely accepted in businesses and industries. Skills identified by PMI include the ability to manage project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement.
*This course must be taken as the first course in the program
Supporting Courses: 9 Credits
Students select 3 courses (9 credits) from the following table and integrate their project management skills in a specific subject area of focus from Business; City and Regional Planning; Civil Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Information Technology; Transportation; as well as courses offered by other graduate programs at Morgan State University. Students are required to obtain department/school/college approval before selecting and enrolling in supporting courses. Departments that offer supporting courses may substitute courses when appropriate. The following courses do not have any prerequisites. Students who select courses from their desired focus area other than the following courses may have to satisfy course prerequisite(s). Students must declare their focus area in their first semester of the Master’s Program.
Capstone Course: 3 Credit
Required of all students in the last semester of the MSPM program. Student must complete the capstone course after completing all core courses. The Capstone course has a comprehensive project requirement.
One of the requirements of the MSPM degree is successful completion of a written comprehensive exam that is administered in the last semester of the MSPM program.
- PROJ 690 - Project Management Application 3 credits.
- Comprehensive Exam
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