MS in Project Management Curriculum
A STEM-Driven, PMI®-Accredited Project Management Education
The online Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) at the GW School of Business blends theory, practice and technology to prepare you for real-world impact.
As a STEM-designated and PMI®-accredited program, GW Business’s MSPM goes beyond traditional project management skills and strategies. You’ll gain hands-on experience through team-based simulations, analytics-driven assignments and a professional capstone project that mirrors real client engagements. The result: comprehensive expertise that translates directly into career advancement across industries.
Learning Experience
- Collaborative learning: Sharpen your skills in communication and leadership through team-based, case-driven assignments that reflect real organizational challenges.
- Decision-making tools: Learn proprietary and industry-standard software, such as Expert Choice, to support data-driven portfolio optimization and risk management.
- Capstone experience: Collaborate with a team of five to eight peers in planning, executing and presenting a full-scale project that replicates a real client engagement.
- Systems and analytics perspective: Benefit from a cutting-edge curriculum that emphasizes a systems-oriented perspective and analytical rigor.
Online Flexibility and Structure
Your learning experience is interactive, structured and designed to fit your schedule:
- Two courses per semester to maintain steady academic progress while balancing work and life.
- Weekly live sessions (one hour per course) with multiple scheduling options for working professionals.
- Faculty office hours and live Q&A sessions for additional guidance.
- Recorded lectures and course capture technology for on-demand viewing within three hours of class.
- Blackboard learning platform for seamless assignments, discussions and collaboration.
What to Expect in Our Coursework
The online course experience for the master’s in project management includes:
- Course Capture: Campus lectures are recorded through advanced course capture technology and made available within three hours to all students via Blackboard. Students can watch course lectures at their convenience. Recorded lectures may also be downloaded to a variety of devices to watch or listen to on the go.
- Virtual Classrooms: Professors hold an optional live virtual class session each week. Students are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to interact with peers and professors.
- BlackBoard: Tests, assignments and communications are managed virtually through BlackBoard for campus and distance courses.
MSPM Course List
Please note: Of the elective courses, only Leading Teams and Leadership and Executive Development are offered online; all other electives on the curriculum list are available on campus only.
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 30 credits, including 24 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| DNSC 6250 | Project Economics and Finance | |
| DNSC 6252 | Risk Analysis for Decision Making | |
| DNSC 6254 | Risk Measurement and Management | |
| DNSC 6257 | Cost Estimation and Control | |
| DNSC 6258 | Collaborative Decision Making and Portfolio Optimization | |
| DNSC 6261 | Project Management Principles | |
| DNSC 6262 | Integrated Project Analytics | |
| DNSC 6267 | Planning and Scheduling | |
| DNSC 6271 | Agile Project Management | |
| MBAD 6224 | Decision Making and Data Analysis | |
| Electives | ||
| 6 credits in elective courses selected from the following: | ||
| DNSC 6210 | Decision and Risk Analytics | |
| DNSC 6237 | International Project Management | |
| DNSC 6303 | Programming for Analytics | |
| DNSC 6306 | Decision and Risk Analytics | |
| DNSC 6319 | Time Series Forecasting for Analytics | |
| DNSC 6325 | Business Process Simulation | |
| MGT 6210 | Leading Teams | |
| MGT 6215 | Conflict Management and Negotiations | |
| MGT 6253 | Leadership and Executive Development | |
Add a Graduate Certificate to Your MSPM Degree
Add specialized expertise to your MSPM at no extra credit cost. Choose from three, optional 12-credit certificates:
- Graduate Certificate in Human Capital - Master strategic HR and talent management. Learn to align people strategies with organizational goals, from workforce development to organizational behavior.
- Graduate Certificate in Management Leadership - Develop advanced leadership capabilities that work across all organizational levels. Focus on building self-awareness, inspiring teams and driving innovation.
- Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Business Foundations - Gain the analytical expertise to drive strategy in any industry. Prepare to interpret data and make informed decisions with skills in accounting, finance, statistics and human resource management.
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