Overview
This 36 semester hour graduate program in Project Management provides each student with a focused, applied and rigorous experience in creating, implementing and assessing projects.
In support of this mission, the degree program provides innovative academic and experiential learning opportunities that require students to understand, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate projects, teams, and leaders in enterprise environment.
To produce a high-quality product or service on time, on-budget and to the defined specifications, subject matter expertise is not enough. The complexities of modern product development and project management require a professional with specific technical, project management and leadership skills. This program leads to a Master of Science degree that prepares the student for career advancement in the field of project management and for positions such as program manager, project manager, project coordinator, lead project engineer, Agile project manager, or ScrumMaster.
Program Goals
Graduates of the Project Management program from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are able to:
- Demonstrate the applied knowledge and technical expertise in the management of a single project to meet stakeholder needs within constraints and aligned with traditional project management frameworks with industry standard artifacts;
- Demonstrate the applied knowledge and technical expertise in the management of a single team to meet stakeholder needs within constraints and aligned with agile project management frameworks with industry best practices;
- Demonstrate professional behavior by showing how successful project management will use stakeholder engagement, communication, leadership, and teamwork that is ethical, and culturally aware; and,
- Demonstrate strategic financial and organizational contextual awareness and insight by linking key stakeholder objectives to sustainable competitive strategies required to deliver value across operational functions using traditional and agile techniques.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Business Strategy and Management Principles
- Project Management Offices
- Business and Requirements Analysis Fundamentals
- Accounting Principles and Applications
- Professional Communication
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The deadline for all international student applications is 15 days prior to the start date of a semester.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Project Management Management Studies View 302 other Masters in Project Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Official transcripts
- Bank statement of $26,500 USD or affidavit of support if applicable.
- If a student is transferring a SEVIS, it must arrive one day prior to the start of the semester.
- Students who only have a bachelor’s degree must have it evaluated by an approved international credentialing service, such as World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators.
Tuition Fee
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International
28800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
28800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 12 months.
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Living costs for Harrisburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.