University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Master of Science in Project Management

The Master of Science in Project Management offered by University of Wisconsin-Platteville is designed for project management practitioners who intend to improve their business and project management competencies so as to enhance their prospects for continued advancement in their chosen careers. The program’s online format is convenient for working professionals who want to pursue a degree while remaining employed. The non-thesis degree program features a practical and high-quality course of study that can be completed in as little as two years. The Master of Science in Project Management is earned upon the successful completion of 30–36 credit hours (total varies depending upon how many business foundation courses are required based on the student’s approved degree plan). The program’s curriculum is aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) which forms the foundations necessary to obtain the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential. The program is also accredited by Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center, and each course in the program counts towards the 45 Professional Development Units needed to obtain PMP® certification.

The program’s cutting-edge curriculum is regularly updated to ensure that the knowledge you gain is relevant to today's needs in the discipline of project management. It comprises such courses as Project Management Techniques, Project Scope Management, and Project Management Capstone. You can also tailor your education to match your career goals with a wide variety of elective courses. Your academic advisor will guide you in selecting courses that align best to your career aspirations. Elective courses cover such topics as Human Resource Management, Business Ethics, Project Risk Management, and more. You will also take on a project management capstone that will give you an opportunity to put into practice, the project management concepts, theories and techniques you have acquired throughout the course of study.