Project Management

Overview

Companies succeed or fail based on their ability to bring quality products and services to market in a timely manner. Without skilled project managers in place, companies are challenged to deliver projects on time, on budget, and according to specifications. 

From inception to completion, project managers are responsible for every step in the process: project definition, cost and risk estimation, schedule planning and monitoring, budget management, negotiation and conflict resolution, project leadership, and project presentation and evaluation. 

Rapid technological and digital transformation, with never-ending disruption, require project managers to be true innovators within their organizations.

Featuring real-world case studies, this project management degree presents techniques and tools for managing long- and short-term projects, successfully and cost effectively. 

Augmenting the core project management courses are concentrations that provide you with content-specific expertise—enabling you to deepen your knowledge in your field of interest.

The mission of the Master of Science in Project Management at Northeastern University in the College of Professional Studies is to prepare learners as project management practitioners capable of applying project management processes and the technical, professional, and strategic expertise necessary for managing projects successfully. 

With emphasis on experiential learning, the program provides dynamic opportunities for learners with varying degrees of work experience to practice their knowledge both globally and collaboratively while implementing traditional and innovative project management concepts to real-life and complex projects.

Career Outlook

Now is the time for professionals and job seekers to build project management skills, as demand for these skills outstrips supply.

In the United States, this growth will mean:

• Rising salaries

• Growth in the project-intensive sectors of manufacturing, business services, finance and insurance, oil and gas, information services, construction, and utilities

Program Locations

Boston 

Boston, Massachusetts is Northeastern’s largest campus and builds on Boston’s innovation and technology legacy. Green space and inspiring architecture surround the 73-acre campus in the heart of the city which is home to more than 30 research centers and institutes.  

Portland

Portland, Maine provides a bold new model of graduate education and research to spur innovation, build talent, and drive economic growth in Maine. Programs are designed in close collaboration with academia, industry, government and research partners, and offer competitive scholarships to support the needs of the local economy. 

Seattle

Seattle, Washington is a tech industry hub and home to Microsoft, Amazon, Cray, and growing start-ups. The metropolitan area is a center for innovation and discovery where thought leaders drive research and technology. Northeastern is proud to be Washington State’s first private research university offering industry-aligned graduate programs.

Silicon Valley 

The Silicon Valley campus in California is an incubator for top talent. Our experienced team of faculty and staff connect students to the area’s corporate and startup communities and serve as their bridge to Northeastern’s extensive global network.

Toronto

Toronto, Ontario is a center of innovation, cybersecurity, and regulatory affairs. Northeastern’s downtown campus offers master’s degrees for students and working professionals, customized employee training for companies, and research partnerships that drive innovation. 

London

London’s New College of Humanities (NCH) at Northeastern University merges the Oxford tutorial system and an American liberal arts college. The campus offers innovative programs to support the growing talent needs of science, technology, creative industries and the local economy.

Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina is home to industry leaders in healthcare and is the second largest financial hub in the U.S. Northeastern is located in this high-growth city’s vibrant uptown neighborhood. Leveraging relationships with Fortune 500 companies, students learn and engage in a vital global hub for healthcare, finance, banking, tech, and fintech.