Project Management (M.S.)
https://www.unh.edu/program/master-science/project-management
The Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) is a practice-oriented program ideal for managers who want to enhance their ability to plan and lead complex projects, motivate people, and deliver the desired business value associated with the project.
Degree Requirements
Minimum Credit Requirement: 30 credits
Minimum GPA: 3.0
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Project Management 1 | ||
| PM 800 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| PM 811 | Project Chartering and Planning | 3 |
| PM 813 | Delivering Business Value | 3 |
| PM 815 | Negotiation, Contracting, and Procurement | 3 |
| PM 817 | Managing Project Portfolios | 3 |
| PM 819 | Total Quality Management | 3 |
| LD 804 | Leading Teams | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Change Management and Communication | ||
| Ethical Decision-Making | ||
| Building Diverse & Multicultural Organizations | ||
| Principles of Operations Management | ||
| Introduction to Lean Management | ||
| Introduction to Theory of Constraints | ||
| Contemporary Topics in IT Project Management | ||
| Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: Tools, Trends, and Techniques | ||
| Supply Chain Management | ||
| Integrative Capstone | ||
| PM 850 | Project Management Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Graduate credit is only granted for courses completed with a grade of B- or higher.
Accelerated Master's Overview
Accelerated Master’s programs offer qualified University of New Hampshire undergraduate students the opportunity to begin graduate coursework in select graduate programs while completing a bachelor’s degree. Accelerated master's programs are designed to provide students with an efficient and cost-effective pathway to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree or graduate certificate, enhancing career opportunities and long-term earning potential.
Accelerated Master's Highlights
- Begin studying advanced topics while an undergraduate student with the opportunity to complete a master’s degree or graduate certificate early.
- Master’s degree program students: Earn up to 12* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- Graduate certificate program students: Earn up to 8* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s degree and the graduate certificate.
- Students complete the bachelor’s degree, and then officially matriculate into the master’s or graduate certificate program to complete the remaining required graduate-level coursework.
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
- A minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA is required.*
- A minimum of 90 undergraduate credits must be completed prior to enrolling in graduate (800-level) courses.
- Streamlined Graduate School Application (two letters of recommendation; most standardized tests and application fee are waived).*
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Master's Requirements
- Students must attend a mandatory orientation session.
- Students must submit a special registration form each semester for dual-credit courses and note any DegreeWorks exceptions.
- Students may defer graduate matriculation for up to one year after earning their bachelor’s degree in most programs.
- See the Accelerated Master’s Catalog Policy and Accelerated Master’s Website for additional information and a list of programs. Note that some programs have additional requirements (e.g. higher-grade expectations) compared to the general policy.
Project Management (M.S.) Accelerated Option
This graduate degree program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate program(s):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance (B.S.) | ||
| Applied Studies: Management (B.S.) | ||
| Business Management: Leadership, Change, and Social Responsibility (B.S.) | ||
| Business Management: Management (B.S.) | ||
| Business Management: Nonprofit Management (B.S.) | ||
| Business Management: Project Management (B.S.) | ||
| Computer Information Technology: Data Analytics (B.S.) | ||
| Human Resource Management (B.S.) | ||
| Marketing (B.S.) | ||
| Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Management (B.S.) | ||
| Public Administration (B.S.) | ||
| Students select from the following approved 800-level courses that can be completed in the undergraduate senior year for dual credit: | ||
| PM 800 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| PM 811 | Project Chartering and Planning | 3 |
| PM 813 | Delivering Business Value | 3 |
| LD 804 | Leading Teams | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Senior Year | ||
| Four 800-level courses: | ||
| PM 800 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| PM 811 | Project Chartering and Planning | 3 |
| PM 813 | Delivering Business Value | 3 |
| LD 804 | Leading Teams | 3 |
| Matriculation Year Term One | ||
| PM 815 | Negotiation, Contracting, and Procurement | 3 |
| PM 817 | Managing Project Portfolios | 3 |
| 800-level Elective | 3 | |
| Matriculation Year Term Two | ||
| PM 819 | Total Quality Management | 3 |
| 800-level Elective | 3 | |
| Matriculation Year Final Semester | ||
| PM 850 | Project Management Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will have the opportunity to:- Effectively employ strategies for managing projects through the entire project cycle;
- Acquire, deploy, and monitor resources to maximum benefit;
- Determine and manage risk for strategic and ethical decision-making;
- Manage changing project management environments including human resources, cost, timelines, and workflow;
- Lead people and teams to excellence in projects and organizational settings;
- Communicate effectively throughout the project management cycle;
- Assess and evaluate project management processes to continuously improve;
- Apply project management knowledge for quality assurance in real-world settings;
- Attain competency in the components of project management required for certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) or Project Management Professional (PMP®).