Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The Master of Project Management program is designed to explore principles and practices for overseeing the scheduling, budgeting, and control of business projects. Topics include systems planning and scheduling, project management software usage, team management, conflict management, cost estimation and financial analysis, risk assessment, and contract administration. Core courses are intended to provide study in managerial accounting and finance, organizational theories, leadership practices, change management, and marketing. In the capstone course for this DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management series, students are able to apply methods and techniques studied throughout the program to plan and develop their own projects.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have earned a bachelor's degree, possess strong organizational and analytical skills, and possibly have current or recent experience in a corporate setting before entering the Master of Project Management program, as project managers must organize schedules and teams and analyze systems and processes used in project development. Before you enroll in a DeVry University degree program, you may need to satisfy minimum requirements before beginning the program, including having already earned a high school diploma or equivalent.

What Are the Course Requirements?

Once enrolled in the Master of Project Management program at DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management, you will be required to earn a total of 42 credits. Coursework you are likely to take includes advanced program management, risk management, project cost, contract management, schedule control, and organizational behavior.

Project Management Course Requirement Examples could include:

• Risk Management
• Project Management Systems
• Advanced Program Management
• Contract and Procurement Management
• Project Cost and Schedule Control
• Managing Quality
• Applied Managerial Statistics

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After graduating from the Master of Project Management program at DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management, you could be prepared to assume greater responsibilities or advance into upper management or executive positions. You could be able to oversee the development and implementation of projects in various business areas, including information technology, human resources, production, finance, or quality control.

Positions you could be interested in include:

• Project Coordinator
• Project Consultant
• Project Administrator
• Senior Project Manager
• Operations Manager