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IT Master's Degree Project Management

Information Technology with Project Management Concentration
Master's Specialization
AT A GLANCE
  • 36 credits
  • Transfer up to 12 credits
  • All courses are available online
  • Select on-site and hybrid courses available
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  • $336 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

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Learn to lead large projects by earning an IT degree with a concentration in project management.

Gain advanced IT management skills while building expertise for your project management certification with an online master’s degree in information technology with a project management concentration from UMGC. The concentration courses include project risk management, project procurement management, and advanced project methods, while the core IT courses give you the tools you need to take on leadership roles.

Mission Statement: The mission of the project management concentration is to complement general business management and information technology (IT) skills with a robust combination of foundational and advanced project management expertise that equips business and IT managers (from the MSM and MSIT degree programs) to effectively manage and lead a wide spectrum of projects—ranging from simple to exceptionally large and complex. The overarching goal is to emphasize and develop a blend of hard and soft skills that prepares students for management and leadership roles in any industry or work environment.

Total Credits Required: 36

  • Required Core Courses: 15
  • Required Concentration Courses: 21

Initial Requirement

  • (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
    (to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, ITEC 610)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 640)

Concentration Courses

  • (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)

* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive

  • (0 Credits, UCSP 615) must be taken within the first 6 credits of study.
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 610) must be taken in the first term of coursework.
  • (3 Credits, PMAN 635) must be taken before (3 Credits, PMAN 637), (3 Credits, PMAN 639), and (3 Credits, PMAN 650).

If you completed a bachelor's degree in management information systems at UMGC within the last two years, an accelerated pathway between UMGC undergraduate and graduate programs allows you to reduce your total coursework for a master’s degree in information technology by up to 6 credits (two courses). 

To be eligible for the pathway, you must complete the bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

If eligible for the pathway, you may be awarded credit for (3 Credits, ITEC 630) and (3 Credits, ITEC 640).

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

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.

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Industry Certification Exams

This program is designed to help prepare you for the following certification exams:

Additional Program Information

(3 Credits, ITEC 640) (or an approved course in finance) and (3 Credits, MGMT 650) (or an approved course in statistics) are prerequisites to (3 Credits, PMAN 635). If you lack a recent background in finance or accounting, it is recommended to take UCSP 620. If you lack a recent background in statistics, it is recommended to take UCSP 630. Taking UCSP 605 is recommended to help improve writing skills.

Recognition

UMGC master's degree programs with project management specializations are recognized by the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Academic Relationship

Completing this program earns you the project management education hours required to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Credential Examination or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Exam. If you are already certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute, you may receive credit for (3 Credits, PMAN 634) if you begin study for the master's degree within five years of earning certification. Academic advisors can provide more information.

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