Online MS in Project Management
Program Overview
The online Master of Science in Project Management is a 30-credit hour online program designed for a student interested in an advanced career position in project controls, project management, technology project management, program management and/or technology program management. The program meets the exceptional business need in New Mexico, nationally and internationally for career paths. Both Los Alamos National Labs and Sandia National Labs have established paid student internships.
The University of New Mexico and Project Management Institute (PMI) have determined that courses offered in the MS in Project Management program count for credit as formal education through the Project Management Institute. Students can count these courses toward the PMP Certification offered through PMI.
PMP Certification Examination FAQ
What does the PMP certification require?
The PMP certification requires the following:
- Four-year degree
- 36 months of experience leading projects within the past 8 years
- 35 hours of project management education/training, or CAPM certification. The MSPM program provides this training
- Pass 180-question exam
Or:
- High school diploma or associate's degree
- 60 months of experience leading projects within the past 8 years
- 35 hours of project management education/training, or CAPM certification. The MSPM program provides this training
- Pass 180-question exam
Do MSPM students graduate with the PMP certification?
No, MSPM students do not graduate with a PMP certification in addition to graduating with their MS degree. They graduate with the 35 hours of project management education/training required to become a PMP.
Where can I find more information about the PMP certification?
Learn more about the PMP certification at PMI.org.
You may also contact the local Rio Grande Project Management Institute Chapter at P.O. Box 3273, Albuquerque, NM 87190.
Learning Goals
- To meet unmet demand for project controllers, project managers, and program managers
- To attract exceptional students with engineering, management, science, and social science backgrounds
- To provide sufficient technical depth so that graduates are competitive for local, state, and national jobs
- To enable faculty and students to tailor programs of study to individual student backgrounds and interests
Online MSPM Curriculum
The Master of Science in Project Management requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 401 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| MGMT 515 | Innovative Product Development | 3 |
| MGMT 517 | Technology Program Management | 3 |
| MGMT 519 | Project in Technology Commercialization | 3 |
| MGMT 526 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| MGMT 530 | Advanced Project Management Techniques | 3 |
| MGMT 533 | Analysis Tools for Managers | 3 |
| MGMT 506 | Managing People in Organizations | 3 |
Select two (2) from:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 502 | Financial Accounting and Analysis | 3 |
| MGMT 511 | Management of Technology | 3 |
| MGMT 520 | Operations Design and Decision Making | 3 |
Admission
For a complete application, please submit all required materials. To be eligible for the program, you must have:
- a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution,
- and a 3.0 overall cumulative gpa from your previous degree. Applicants with less than a 3.0 gpa are encouraged to apply. Please address this in your personal statement.
Application Checklist
- Online Application: Start your application
- Non-refundable Application Fee
- Personal Statement: The Personal Statement should reflect your goals and motivations to pursue the degree and what has prepared you to succeed in the program.
- Resume: Please submit a current résumé detailing your work experience, project leadership, and other student leadership experience. Your resume can be uploaded with your online application.
- US Official Transcripts (except transcripts from UNM):
- Order through the online application with transcript sent directly to BusinessCAS (preferred method)
- Order through your institution and have it sent electronically to andersonapplication@unm.edu
- If your institution does not offer electronic delivery, send postal mail to
UNM Anderson Graduate Admissions
MSC05 3090
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
- Foreign Evaluations: Required for all foreign transcripts.
- WES evaluations can be ordered directly through your online application with evaluations sent to BusinessCAS.
- For NACES evaluations: request to be sent electronically to andersonapplication@unm.edu