MS in Project Management
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Gain expertise in project management within business, city, and regional planning settings. Learn the technical and soft skills needed to excel as a project manager who improves project performance.
Transform Your Future with the MS in Project Management
Realize your potential for solving real-world problems in a wide range of fields with an MS in Project Management from Morgan State University. Our uniquely designed core curriculum and electives will help you develop the expertise to oversee schedules, scope, and budget goals.
Let our supportive community and hands-on learning support your journey to become an in-demand project manager and turn your career dreams into a reality.
Take five core courses and then choose from diverse electives that develop you for success
Pursue one program track and prepare for certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Study on campus or online
Complete your degree in as little as 24 months
Why Morgan?
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In the state, we rank first for master’s and doctoral degrees awarded to African Americans, ranging from bioinformatics to engineering and social work.
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Morgan is first among all HBCUs for Fulbright Scholars. Our students excel in their fields, pursuing higher levels of research and achievement.
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We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.
Advance in Your Professional Career
A career in project management demands focus, drive, and organizational skills. Whether you are aiming to land your first job or already have relevant work experience, the MS in Project Management will bring you closer to your future endeavors. At Morgan, we will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity that will enable you to make a real difference. Join the strategic thinkers working to meet changing industry demands.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Our targeted curriculum and supportive faculty are ready to give you the technical and soft skills you need for a successful career in project management. Whether you choose to focus on software, construction, or health-care project management, you will develop specialized knowledge in these areas.
Project, program, and portfolio management
Project procurement, quality, and risk
Managerial and team building skills
Project time and cost management
IT project management
Secure Your Ideal Career
The MS in Project Management helps prepare you for a leadership position in a variety of fields. Once you graduate, you will have the technical and leadership skills that businesses need to plan, deliver, and achieve their goals.
The opportunities are endless. Professionals with this degree can earn $119,000 or more. Here are several careers and job titles that align with project management.
Project or Senior Project Manager
Consultant
Project Coordinator
Project Scheduler
Project Manager in IT, Supply Chain, Logistics, in government, and a variety of industries
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research or thesis projects, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. As a top-ranked business school for project management, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan's School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early