Project Management, MSPM

Program Will Be Offered in Spring 2021

Master of Science in Project Management Overview

Demand is high for project management practitioners with the necessary mix of competencies-a combination of technical and leadership skills plus strategic and business management capabilities. Leveraging the deep resources of Clark’s knowledge center, our STEM designated Master’s in Project Management is distinguished in the academic marketplace by its emphasis on lean practices and the management of IT projects, giving you the skills to increase your ability to implement strategic initiatives, drive change, and deliver innovation.

Our emphasis on technical knowledge and leadership skills will provide you with the well-rounded expertise that today’s employers demand. You’ll gain a deeper understanding across the project management lifecycle while mastering the key strategies needed to assess risk, manage quality, minimize costs, control scope, and incorporate research insights into the planning and management process.

Master of Science in Project Management Requirements

The Masters Degree in Project Management is comprised of 10 four credit courses. Eight courses are considered core to the Program and students have the opportunity to choose two elective courses.

Required Courses:

MSIT 3840 - IT Project Management Fundamentals   

MSIT 3460 - Agile Software Development Methodology  

MPA 3120 - Organizational Behavior & Leadership  

MSPM 3780 - IT Economics, Finances and Budgeting  

MSPM 3580 - Risk, Quality and Change Management  

MSPM 3680 - Program and Portfolio Management  

MSPM 3790 - Managing Troubled Projects  

MSPM 3800 - Experiential Learning  

Curricular Electives:

• MSIT 3410 - IT Strategy Leadership  
• MSIT 3110 - Cyber Security Fundamentals  
• MSIT 3050 - Information Systems Analysis and Design  
• MSIT 3750 - Lean Practices and Organizational Change  
• MSIT 3760 - Design Thinking Approach to Product Development  
• MSPM 3950 - Independent Study  (Arrange with advisor before the beginning of the semester)