Online Master's in Project Management Program Outcomes

The online Master of Science in Project Management program from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will prepare you to oversee successful projects as you collaborate with colleagues and teams from varying locations.

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to perform the following program objectives.

Note: CT refers to the critical thinking/core learning items.

• Analyze competing demands for scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.
  
• Analyze the environment in which projects operate.
  
• Evaluate project proposals using cost-benefit and business case analysis tools.
  
• Evaluate relevant information and its sources. (CT)
  
• Interpret the role of the project manager.

• Select planning techniques appropriate to the type of project.
  
• Evaluate alternative courses of action to attain project objectives.
  
• Develop tightly integrated project management plans and documents.
  
• Apply appropriate estimating techniques to scope, schedule, cost, and resources.
  
• Develop integrated change control procedures.
  
• Plan and estimate project scope, resources, and schedule.

• Identify quality standards relevant to the project.
  
• Analyze dependencies between project requirements, specifications, and quality on product and project performance.
  
• Use qualitative and statistical tools to measure conformance to quality specifications.
  

• Plan risk management activities throughout the project.
  
• Evaluate the probability and consequences of risks and estimate their implications for project objectives.
  
• Develop procedures and techniques to enhance opportunities and reduce threats to the project objectives.
  
• Resolve issues based on evidence weighed against relevant criteria. (CT)
  
• Identify potential threats and opportunities for the project.

• Develop project procurement plan based on requirements and schedule.
  
• Develop proposal documentation from a buyer and seller perspective.
  
• Manage project contracts and vendor relationships.
  
• Develop evaluation criteria and selection process for bids.

• Apply knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts to project situations.
  
• Evaluate project management decision-making.
  
• Utilize conflict management and negotiations in a balanced approach.
  
• Demonstrate appropriate communications and leadership styles.
  
• Evaluate organization design to facilitate project completion.
  
• Develop a climate for teamwork.
  
• Ask critical questions for ongoing project enhancement and improvement. (CT)

• Evaluate various cost approaches for a project.
  
• Develop project cost baseline.
  
• Decompose project scope into measurable pieces.
  
• Assess project performance management strategies to baseline.
  
• Interpret project performance data.

• Evaluate key project environment factors.
  
• Identify key characteristics of each project management approach.
  
• Synthesize the core practices and philosophies of each project management approach.
  
• Apply appropriate project management approach.
  
• Apply appropriate tools and techniques for each approach.
  

• Determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders.
  
• Communicate status of project to appropriate stakeholders with clarity and coherence. (CT)
  
• Develop a subject, including relevance, logic, grasp of subject, and depth of discussion. (CT)
  
• Prepare professional documentation consistent with university and workplace standards.
  

• Know the legal requirements and the code of ethics of their profession and workplace.
  
• Assess the congruence between personal norms and ethical principles. (CT)
  
• Communicate in an ethical manner.
  

• ​Willingly learn about self and others in regards to diversity.
  
• Demonstrate respectful engagement with others’ ideas, behaviors, and beliefs. (CT)
  
• Apply diverse frames of reference to decisions and actions. (CT)
  

This 36-credit, 24-month online degree, which is aligned with the PMI Guide’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), will help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam to become a certified PMP. You’ll gain the practical knowledge to add new value to your current role as you expand your leadership skills and broaden your horizons.

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), professionals with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification earn a 23% higher average salary than those without PMP certification1.

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