M.S. in Project Management—100% Online
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Earn a master’s that sets you up for success in any field. The online Master of Science in Project Management at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is one of only 54 universities globally accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center. The curriculum can prepare you to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and uses today’s top project management tools, systems and software — so you graduate ready to make an immediate impact.
Get a globally accredited master’s and prep for the PMP exam, or earn a graduate certificate to complement your degree. Saint Mary’s offers four Accelerators–a carefully crafted series of master’s-level graduate certificates designed to advance your career to help you meet personal and professional goals.
- Valuable PMP® Exam Preparation
- #5 Best Online Master’s in Project Management Degree (2023 Forbes.com)
- Accredited by PMI GAC, the gold standard of accreditation for project management programs.
- Digital Badging for Select Graduate Certificates Available.
Fine Tune Your Expertise with Certificates
Saint Mary’s also offers 12-credit graduate certificates to help you specialize your skills in just one year. These programs can be taken alone or applied toward the online M.S. in Project Management. For example, the skills you gain in our Project Management certificate are directly applicable to the graduate degree program. Choose the certificate that aligns with your goals and gain specialized skills for continued success. For each successful course completion in Finance, Human Resource Management, or Project Management graduate certificate programs, a digital badge will be awarded.
12 credits; 2 semesters
Access a hands-on curriculum that provides specialized knowledge and training in essential finance skill sets, including financial markets, security analysis, and portfolio management. Courses are taught by experienced faculty who are industry experts.
12 credits; 2 semesters
Get the focused training you need to lead in a variety of healthcare settings and finish your program in just one year. Learn the fundamentals of modern health and human services delivery and study topics like health policy, finance, and administration to advance your career.
12 credits; 2 semesters
Study a specialized curriculum that provides a foundational study of the human resources skills and approaches you need to be successful, including HR management, compensation and benefits, consulting, and employment law.
12 credits; 2 semesters
Gain the foundational skills you need to excel in project management, including topics like project planning, resource management, stakeholder analysis, quality control, risk management, and more in this PMI-GAC accredited certificate program.
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Saint Mary’s online programs are designed to provide excellence in education beyond campus borders. With user-friendly formats and flexible scheduling, our commitment to delivering leading-edge knowledge and valuable credentials allows you to excel in your profession while balancing family and work responsibilities.
Learn to Keep Projects On Track
Earn a master’s that sets you up for success in any field. The online Master of Science in Project Management at Saint Mary’s University is one of only 47 universities globally accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center. The curriculum can prepare you to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and uses today’s top project management tools, systems and software — so you graduate ready to make an immediate impact.
Preview just a few of the courses in the online M.S. in Project Management program:
Strengthen and deepen your technical communication skills. Organization of information for multiple audiences and purposes is engaged for project managers and technologists. You’ll work hands-on with technological tools to document and present project outcomes. Professionalism in both oral and written communication is expected.
Focus on integrating project management knowledge, skills, and techniques developed in previous courses. Emphasize critical analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of the theories and application of project management. This course includes a major research paper and presentations as well as opportunities for reflection.
This course develops the skills, techniques, and mindset to build consensus, collaborate with stakeholders, and support self-managed teams in continuous testing of efficiency and effectiveness through Agile project management methods.
Examines philosophical theories and ethical practices that can be used to resolve organizational dilemmas. The course emphasizes the role of managers to strengthen the ethical culture of the organization. Focus is given to application of ethical principles and models to deal with complex organizational issues. Students develop skills in values-based decision making built upon integrity and accountability.
IACBE Program Accreditation
This program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), recognizing our commitment to delivering business education that aligns with the university’s mission of developing confident, competent, and ethical leaders for today’s changing business environment.
This accreditation not only reflects the high quality of our graduates — who possess in-demand skills valued by employees — but also reflects the strong presence of the Lasallian mission in action, as witnessed by the IACBE in every interaction with students, alumni, faculty, staff, leaders, and external business partners. At Saint Mary’s, we deliver on our promises. They go beyond words — they’re a commitment we live by.
“If you’re looking for a very reputable program with flexibility as a working adult and one that will provide you the best comprehensive approach to project management, Saint Mary’s is the best choice.”
– Patricia Bragdon, MS in Project Management Graduate
A High-Paying, High-Demand Career Path
Prepare yourself for more than 2.5 million new project management positions globally, of which 128,088 are being created in North America each year until 2030 with an average salary of $111,399.2
According to the 2020 PMI Salary Survey, that the average project manager salary in the United States for master’s degree holders was $150,216 compared to a median salary of $140,000 for project managers with a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.3
On a global level, the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification has been shown to bolster salary levels. In the 11th edition of PMI’s Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey, respondents with a PMP certification reported higher median salaries than project professionals without a PMP certification — 22% higher on average across the 42 countries surveyed.2
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- PMI (2021, June). “Talent Gap: Ten-Year Employment Trends, Costs, and Global Implications,” Project Management Institute, Inc. 2021 Talent Gap Report. Retrieved from https://www.pmi.org.
- PMI (2020). “Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Eleventh Edition (2020),” Project Management Institute, Inc. Retrieved from https://www.pmi.org.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.