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Project Management Degree to Advance Your IT Career Project Management Degree to Advance Your IT Career

As IT projects grow in size and complexity, project managers are becoming increasingly valuable resources. Having the skills to perform efficiently and effectively as a project manager open the door to many opportunities. Pursuing a Master's in Project Management online is an excellent stepping-stone toward future career success.

Q&A with a Project Management Grad Student Q&A with a Project Management Grad Student

For project management professionals considering an advanced degree to propel their career, there are many aspects to consider. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota student and video blogger, Christine Reisel, provides information regarding the curriculum of the Master of Science in Project Management. She also discusses potential challenges and considerations for potential students and what a typical day is like for the program’s students.

Online Tools for Project Management Online Tools for Project Management

As a business grows, stronger organization and more diligent project tracking systems are needed. Implementing a management system for all ongoing work is crucial in taking a business to the next level, and many effective project management tools are available online.

Emotional Intelligence in Our Leaders Emotional Intelligence in Our Leaders

Research has proven that our emotional intelligence (EQ) is more reliable in predicting overall success than our intelligence quotient (IQ). Components emphasized most often in emotional intelligence models focus on personal and social skills with a number of indicators like…

The Importance of PMP Certification The Importance of PMP Certification

Updated 07/14/2025 At some point in their career, almost every project manager wonders whether to get some sort of project management certification. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification, administered by […]

Top Five Reasons to Get a Master’s Degree in Project Management Top Five Reasons to Get a Master’s Degree in Project Management

According to a recent global survey by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, almost 90 percent of high-performing organizations value project management. So, it should come as no surprise that hiring managers across a wide variety of industries seek candidates with a graduate-level degree who are also a certified project management professional (PMP)®.

The Five Most Important Project Management Skills The Five Most Important Project Management Skills

Updated 07/14/2025 Being a project manager involves more than checking the boxes. You’re managing large, complex projects, and you’re managing people — the people on your team and the customers you’re delivering […]

How Reward Systems Aid in Employee Retention How Reward Systems Aid in Employee Retention

Updated 07/14/2025 A base salary only encourages an employee to work at the level that is required of them. Reward systems can improve employee job satisfaction and retain staff. Employee […]

Managing Generational Differences in the Human Resources Role Managing Generational Differences in the Human Resources Role

As the workforce evolves, human resources departments are increasingly called upon to address a variety of challenging situations. Professionals in this field are tasked to manage reward systems, conflicts, organizational […]

What to Do When an Employee Resigns What to Do When an Employee Resigns

An employee’s resignation can be a delicate situation, and handling it with the proper authority, attitude and knowledge can make all the difference in the smoothness of the transition. To […]