Project Management Degree Requirements
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You'll earn your degree by successfully completing 33 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 33 credit hours. All courses are three credits unless otherwise noted.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Core | ||
| ACCTING 7000 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| or BUSADMIN 7010 | Business Analytics | |
| OCL 7330 | Organizational Change Leadership: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| or BUSADMIN 7200 | Leading in a Global Environment | |
| 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 | Managing Teams | 3 |
| or BUSADMIN 5530 | Organizational Behavior | |
| PROJMGT 7080 | Triple Constraints | 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 | 33 | |
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 | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PROJMGT 7200 | Managing Multiple Projects: Program and Portfolio Management | 3 |
| BUSADMIN 6840 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Managing Engineering Projects
This emphasis is intended for students who are trained as engineers, or often tasked with projects related to engineering.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INDSTENG 7810 | Advanced Production and Operations Analysis | 3 |
| INDSTENG 7840 | Systems Engineering Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Production Management Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSADMIN 7540 | Continuous Process Improvement | 3 |
| AETM 6950 | Production Planning and Control | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Supply Chain Management
This emphasis is intended for those whose project management careers lean toward supply chain issues.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISCM 7100 | International Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BUSADMIN 6160 | Purchasing Management | 3 |
| 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 | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PROJMGT 7010 | Project Management Foundations | 3 |
| PROJMGT 7020 | Leading & Managing Projects, Programs, and Portfolios | 3 |
| BUSADMIN 6840 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| or OCL 7330 | Organizational Change Leadership: Theory and Practice | |
| 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 | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PROJMGT 7030 | Project Risk Management | 3 |
| PROJMGT 7040 | Managing Teams | 3 |
| PROJMGT 7090 | Agile Methods in Project Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |