Overview

The increasingly important role of program and project portfolio managers is becoming clear as companies orient more and more of their work in a project-focused fashion. Another driving factor is better alignment of projects to the firm’s strategy, doing the right projects to advance the organization.

The need for organizations to coordinate their related projects into programs and to seek to understand the value of their work through the lens of a portfolio is recognized throughout all industry sectors. This has been made clear through the creation of advanced industry certifications, such as the Program Management Professional (PgMP®) and the Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP®) credential by the Project Management Institute.

The programme

Managing programs and portfolios successfully in any environment requires a unique set of interdisciplinary skills. A Master of Science in Program and Project Portfolio Management is intended to better prepare project professionals for success. Advanced coursework in program and project portfolio management will support project professionals in being prepared to focus on formulating strategies appropriate for changing and disruptive market conditions, prioritizing and funding the appropriate initiatives and/or projects, successfully executing initiatives and/or projects in order to deliver strategic results, and using the lessons from unsuccessful strategy for strategy formulation.

This program seeks to bring together and train students in those skills that are most critical: program and portfolio management processes and tools, financial analysis, strategic and leadership skills, and communication skills and strategies.The program is available for professionals with 3+ years of project management-related work experience. You must be able to articulate your role leading a team and creating key project life cycle deliverables from project initiation through closeout. If you do not meet this criteria, you may want to consider applying to our MS in Project Management program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to Program and Portfolio Management

Advanced Program Management

Advanced Portfolio Management

Program and Portfolio Leadership

Program and Portfolio Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-05 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2026-10-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-05 00:00:00 , Local

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Boston, 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

Online application

Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose

Professional resume: Current resume that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history

Two letters of recommendation: from individual(s) with either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, such as a faculty member, current employer, mentor, or colleague

Unofficial undergraduate transcripts (Official transcripts required at the time of admission)

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16350 USD / year

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16350 USD / year

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