Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

When you enroll in this degree program, you have the opportunity to learn about project team building, risk management, life-cycle management, and quality control while participating in real-world exercises and using project management software. A capstone course is also required and focuses on managerial decision making. Walden University has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI)?.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you apply to Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Project Management, you should have strong organizational skills and an ability to solve problems and think critically. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

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. To earn Walden University's M.S. in Management with a specialization in Project Management, you must complete 38 credits. The degree program is divided into core courses, specialization courses, and a capstone course.

Curriculum

• Managing and Leading: A Contemporary Approach
• Critical Thinking for Effective Management
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Developing People and Managing Teams
• Initiating and Managing Change
• Creating Sustainable Solutions Through Systems Thinking
• Using Data and Information to Solve Problems
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation
• Managing Organizational Performance
• Capstone: Practicing Managerial Decision-Making
• Foundations in Project Management
• Project Management Skills for Managers

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

When you have completed Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a concentration in Project Management, you can pursue jobs in the field. Project manager and related positions may be available with companies in various industries. Some of these industries include retail, information technology, manufacturing, engineering, and consulting. Certification may increase your chances of employment. The Project Management Institute (PMI) offers certifications in several different areas, such as the Project Manager Professional (PMP)?* and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). Possible job titles could include:

• Project manager
• Assistant project manager
• Risk management professional
• Consultant

Advanced Degrees

Once you have finished Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Project Management, you could enroll in a doctoral program in a related field. Some of the core courses you may be required to complete in a doctoral program could include project performance measurement, the management of project teams, research methodology, and project cost accounting and finance. A dissertation is also required and the topic for the dissertation is typically developed in consultation with a program advisor. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Project Management
• Doctor of Business Administration (Management)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology Management