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

https://www.uwplatt.edu/program/master-project-management

Dr. Becca Bartusewich, Program Coordinator
Master of Science in Project Management
Address: University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818-3099
Phone: 608.342.1516
Email: bartusewichr@uwplatt.edu

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Master of Science in Project Management is to serve graduate students in the online environment by improving their business and project management competencies, providing them with professional development opportunities as project management practitioners, and enhancing their prospects for continued advancement in their chosen industry or field of endeavor.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

Apply the various project management knowledge areas and process groups identified in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide);
Adapt clear communication strategies based on audience needs, project requirements, and cultural considerations;
Manage interpersonal dynamics within the project environment using appropriate techniques;
Assess the impact of diversity on project decision-making, innovation, and problem-solving;
Incorporate ethical considerations in the project environment;
Demonstrate appropriate technical skills, leadership expertise, research methodologies, and tools to design and execute professional practice or research projects;
Leverage best project management practice in a selected area of focus

Introduction

The Master of Science in Project Management is an online program designed to satisfy the needs of working adults who want to pursue a graduate degree while remaining employed. The non-thesis degree program is open to anyone who holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, who meets admission requirements, and who has the desire to learn about project management. It provides professionals with a convenient, practical, and high-quality course of study that allows them to develop the new skills that are needed in managing today’s workplace while earning graduate credits toward an advanced degree. The curriculum is aligned with Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide, which is the basis for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential. The Master of Science in Project Management is accredited by Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center, widely accepted as the ‘gold standard’ in project management education. Each three-credit course also counts for up to 45 Professional Development Units toward maintenance of the PMP® credential.

Special Students

Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or U.S. Department of Education (USDE) may register as a Special Student. Students will receive academic credit for courses taken while on this status. Students can be considered for admission into a degree program if they maintain a 3.00 grade point average in all graduate-level work and all other admission requirements are met. With the program area advisor’s approval, students may transfer up to 12 credits earned at UW-Platteville into a degree program. All graduate-level work will be included in computing a student’s GPA.

Transfer Agreements: Information and Additional Provisions

UW-Platteville maintains transfer and credit agreements with a variety of external education partners. UW-Platteville awards transfer credits for incoming Master of Science in Project Management students who have fulfilled the requirements for one of these agreements. Please see https://www.uwplatt.edu/program/project-management-online for more information about these agreements.

NOTE: UW-Platteville allows credit from only one program partner or credential to count toward degree completion.

Project Management Degree Requirements

Plan Your Degree

Join the select group of leaders who know that earning a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a great pathway to professional success.

You'll earn your degree by successfully completing 30-36 graduate credits. Tailor your education to match your career goals with a variety of emphasis areas. All courses listed are three credits unless otherwise stated. Graduate credits in which a grade lower than a “C” has been earned will not be counted toward a degree in Project Management; however, these lower grades will be reflected in the student’s grade point average.

Curriculum

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). All courses are three credits unless otherwise noted.

Course List
Course	Title	Credits
Business Foundation Courses ¹
ACCTING 7000	Managerial Accounting	3
BUSADMIN 5010	Business Communication	3
BUSADMIN 5530	Organizational Behavior	3
Project Management Core Courses
PROJMGT 7010	Project Management Foundations	3
PROJMGT 7020	Leading & Managing Projects, Programs, and Portfolios	3
PROJMGT 7030	Project Risk Management	3
PROJMGT 7040	Interpersonal Skills for Virtual and Co-Located Project Teams	3
PROJMGT 7080	Project Scope, Schedule and Cost Management	3
PROJMGT 7090	Agile Methods in Project Management	3
Emphasis
An emphasis is required for degree completion		6
Capstone Requirement
PROJMGT 7840	Project Management Capstone	3
or PROJMGT 7990	Thesis Research
Total Credits		30-36

¹: Business Foundation courses can be waived if completed during an undergraduate degree.

The curriculum is regularly updated to ensure its relevance to today’s project managers.

Areas of Emphasis

Selecting one emphasis area is required for the Master of Science in Project Management. Emphasis areas require 6 credits.

Advanced Project Management Emphasis

Course List
Course	Title	Credits
Choose two:		6
PROJMGT 7050	Project Procurement Management
PROJMGT 7070	Program Management
PROJMGT 7120	Project Portfolio Management
Total Credits		6

Management Emphasis

Course List
Course	Title	Credits
Choose two:		6
BUSADMIN 6840	Strategic Management
PHLSPHY 7530	Business Ethics
OCL 7330	Organizational Change Leadership: Theory and Practice
Total Credits		6

Production Management Emphasis

Course List
Course	Title	Credits
Choose two:		6
BUSADMIN 7540	Advanced Quality Management
BUSADMIN 7010	Business Analytics
AETM 6950	Production Planning and Control
Total Credits		6

Scholarly Emphasis

Course List
Course	Title	Credits
Required:
PROJMGT 7990	Thesis Research (second semester)	3
Electives (choose one):		3
AETM 7000	Research Methodology
ENGRG 6050	Applied Statistics
Total Credits		6

Supply Chain Management

This emphasis is intended for those whose project management careers lean toward supply chain issues.

Course List
Course	Title	Credits
Choose two:		6
ISCM 7100	International Supply Chain Management
BUSADMIN 6160	Purchasing Management
ISCM 7500	Supply Chain Logistics
Total Credits		6

Any new elective courses will apply for all catalog years unless otherwise stated.

Certificates

UW-Platteville offers two online project management certificates, including the Certificate in Project Management and the Advanced Certificate in Project Management as described below. These certificates are distinct from the Master of Science in Project Management, but credit earned for them may be applied toward completion of the degree.

UW-Platteville offers several graduate certificates. These certificates are distinct from the Master's degree, but credit earned for them might be applied toward the completion of the degree. To earn a certificate, students must complete all the required courses through the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, under the direction of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville faculty. Transferred courses or course substitutions are not allowed.

To obtain a graduate certificate, students must:

Complete the certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.00
Achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each course from the certificate program
Request a certificate through their advisor within one year from completion of the final course of the certificate

To earn the certificate, students must complete the following requirements:

Certificate in Project Management

This certificate is designed for people who want a solid foundation in basic project management skills but are not currently pursuing the Master of Science in Project Management. The credits earned for the certificate can be applied toward the master’s degree for those who apply and are accepted into the degree program. The Certificate in Project Management is comprised of three courses. Each course is worth three credits. Students may enroll in these courses as a Special Student.

Course List
Course	Title	Credits
PROJMGT 7010	Project Management Foundations	3
PROJMGT 7020	Leading & Managing Projects, Programs, and Portfolios	3
BUSADMIN 5540	Quality Management	3
or BUSADMIN 7540	Advanced Quality Management
Total Credits		9

Together, the courses in this certificate address the various process groups and knowledge areas of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge and provide many of the competencies needed to prepare for the Project Management Professional Certification Examination. For more information on the Project Management Institute and the PMP® Certification Examination, go to https://www.pmi.org and click on Certification.

Advanced Certificate in Project Management

Course List
Course	Title	Credits
PROJMGT 7030	Project Risk Management	3
PROJMGT 7050	Project Procurement Management	3
Select one of the following:		3
PROJMGT 7040	Interpersonal Skills for Virtual and Co-Located Project Teams
PROJMGT 7060	Advanced Tools and Techniques for Project Management
PROJMGT 7980	Independent Study in Project Management
Total Credits		9