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IT: Project Management
Master's ConcentrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Stand out in the job market by earning an online master’s degree in information technology (IT) with a concentration in project management at University of Maryland Global Campus. In this unique degree program, you’ll develop important skills in several career-relevant areas of study. Plus, with our convenient online coursesÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýno-cost electronic resources in place of most textbooks, you can access the full online learning experience from anywhere and on your own schedule. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Assess technology: Appraise the potential and relevance of technology as well as analytical and quantitative methods.
- Gain hands-on experience: Apply project leadership knowledge and skills essential for creating high-performing teams.
- Learn to adapt: Tailor your approach to align with project and organizational characteristics and priorities.
- Apply management skills: Apply skills that amplify a project manager’s effectiveness, efficiency, and influence.
- Study connections: Evaluate how a project or program interfaces with operations and product management.
- Understand the big picture: Create project and program alignment with the broader project context and environment.
- Apply PM practices: Formulate ways to apply project management practices, skills, tools, and techniques judiciously and effectively.
- Increase effectiveness: Apply business management skills that amplify a project manager’s effectiveness, efficiency, and influence.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits.
Core Courses (IT)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
Concentration Courses (Project Management)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 634)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 635)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 637)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 638)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 639)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 641)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 650)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in project coordination, management, and program management. Potential job titles include technical director, IT manager, IT director, scrum master, transition program manager, cybersecurity project manager, and IT project manager. ºÚÁÏÉçÇø courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $555 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Project Management
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.
The online project management graduate certificate program at University of Maryland Global Campus will help you develop advanced business management skills while building expertise for professional certification in project management. The curriculum, which is aligned with certifications from the Project Management Institute, will give you the tools you need to take on leadership roles in today's workplace.
Program Highlights
- Understand business processes: Schedule, manage, and track all phases of a project's life cycle.
- Proactively solve problems: Handle issues that adversely impact the scope and completion of a project.
- Lead a diverse workforce: Coach and mentor employees and manage culturally diverse work environments.
- Employ best practices: Perform quantitative analyses and manage risks involved in complex projects.
- Apply leadership skills: Assess performance at the individual, group, and organization levels.
- Demonstrate knowledge: Complete a team project and estimate actual versus expected duration and cost.
Required Courses
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, PMAN 634)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 635)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 637)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 638)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 639)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in project coordination, project management, and potentially program management.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend a background in statistics, finance, and accounting. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
15
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $555 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Management: Project Management
Master's ConcentrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Earn an online Master of Science in Management with a concentration in project management at University of Maryland Global Campus. This online program is designed for on-the-go professionals who are looking to hone their skills and increase their career opportunities in the field. Study in a convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are valued leaders with career-relevant experience. Access course materials that are available as no-cost electronic resources for most courses in this program, so you can save money on textbooks. And gain knowledge you can apply on the job right away!
Program Highlights
- Implement tech: Appraise the potential and relevance of technology and quantitative analytical methods to support project management efforts.
- Apply analytical methods: Apply quantitative analytical methods when appropriate to support project management efforts.
- Lead with confidence: Apply project leadership knowledge and skills essential for creating high-performing teams and effecting organizational transformation that respects and harnesses human capital.
- Apply PM practices: Formulate how to apply project management practices, skills, tools, and techniques judiciously and effectively.
- Tailor approaches: Tailor the project/program approach, methodology, and governance to align with project and organizational characteristics, strategies, and priorities.
- Manage effectively: Apply business management skills that amplify a project manager’s effectiveness, efficiency, and influence.
- Evaluate project reach: Evaluate how a given project/program interfaces with operations and product and portfolio management.
- Create alignment: Create project/program alignment with the broader project context and environment.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits.
Core Courses (Management)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 610)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 615)Â
- (3 Credits, MGMT 640)Â
- (3 Credits, MGMT 650)Â
Concentration Courses (Project Management)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 634)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 635)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 637)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 638)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 639)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 641)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 650)Â
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, MGMT 670)Â
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for in-demand project management careers in a variety of professional contexts, including business, government, or nonprofit organizations. Jobs applicable to this context include project managers, project directors, or supply chain managers. ºÚÁÏÉçÇø courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
To be successful in this program, we recommend that students have a strong background in matters of statistics and either finance or accounting. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $555 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.