Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's M.S. in Leadership program with a specialization in Project Management is designed to build leadership, problem-solving, team-building, and organizational skills necessary to those interested in becoming project managers. The program's specialization courses cover the life-cycle of a project, estimating and scheduling, risk assessment and management, technology development, selection methods, global project management, and proposal development. The core curriculum addresses communication methods, analytical strategies, sustainability, and research strategies. In the capstone course, you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the program to the planning and development of a community service project. Walden University has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI)?.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Before enrolling in Walden University's M.S. in Leadership program with a specialization in Project Management, it could be helpful to have some management experience in a corporate or business environment. Students are required to use Microsoft Windows, XP, or Server 2003 or later as Microsoft Project is used in this specialization. Applicants to Walden University's master's programs must have a bachelor's degree.

What Are the Program Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change, and you should contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. Once enrolled in the M.S. in Leadership program with a specialization in Project Management at Walden University, you will be required to complete a total of 35 credits. This requirement includes 21 credits in core courses, 11 credits in project management courses, and a three-credit capstone.

Required Courses

• The Character of Leadership
• Building Organizational Culture: Leaders as Architects
• Leading Vibrant and Diverse Teams
• Leadership in a Global Landscape
• Framing and Analyzing Problems: Research Strategies for Leaders
• Developing and Communicating Solutions: Tools and Strategies for Leaders
• Taking the Long View: Systems Thinking and Tools for Sustainability
• Innovation and Technology
• Foundations in Project Management
• Project Management Skills for Managers
• Capstone in Leadership: The Social Impact Vision and Project

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of Walden University's M.S. in Leadership program with a specialization in Project Management, you could seek upper management or executive positions in nearly any type of business. You could be responsible for budgeting, assessing, coordinating, and forecasting projects in construction, manufacturing, information technology, engineering, or government offices. Positions you could pursue include:

• Project administrator
• Program manager
• Product manager
• Quality control manager

Career opportunities may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

For those interested in upper management positions, the M.S. in Leadership with a specialization in Project Management could be considered a terminal degree. However, graduates seeking an academic or research career will in most cases be required to obtain a doctorate. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Doctoral degrees you could pursue include:

• Ph.D. in Management
• Ph.D. in Project Management
• Doctor of Business Administration

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