Overview

In addition to learning core Project Management principles, students will explore the full spectrum of project management concepts and methodologies, including portfolio and program management, technical project delivery, Agile, and change management. Students will also build business relationship skills, including effective communication, negotiation and conflict resolution, to better understand organizational culture.

Students at the Project Management MSc program at University of Southern California will examine essential management processes such as performance, quality, risk, cost, and budget and apply them to real-world projects. By working with and learning from experienced project professionals, the program encourages immediate application of key concepts to address workplace challenges and opportunities.

Finally, students will explore practical topics that are increasingly important to PM, including managing in a global context, ethical and principled leadership, and social responsibility.

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate and apply proficiencies in project management lifecycle, tools, and techniques.
Model effective organizational leadership, communication, and change skills for managing projects, high-performing teams, executive level sponsors, and stakeholders.
Design high consequence, high reward strategic projects from ideation to analysis through execution.
Prioritize projects and programs through portfolio management methods.
Explore effective project execution, governance, and control processes that result in successful projects.
Establish an individual code of ethics to navigate organizational structure and relationships.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project Management
Requirements Elicitation and Business Analysis
Schedule Management
Cost Estimation and Forecasting
Risk Management
Agile Project Management Methodologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A completed Graduate Admissions Application
Application fee: $90
A scanned copy of your official transcripts, to be uploaded with your online application. Once your application is complete and if you are accepted into the program, you will then be asked to request your official transcripts from all previously attended institutions in order to register for classes.
An up-to-date professional resume
Statement of purpose (approximately 500 – 1,000 words addressing why you want a MSPM degree, why the program at USC is the best program for you, and how this program is going to help you in your career)

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