Project Management

Course details

In today’s complex, global business environment, an organization’s efficiency is often what sets it apart from the rest. With deadlines and bottom-lines constantly looming, business leaders and executives know there are tremendous financial risks when operating low-performing organizations.

The Master of Science in Project Management at Embry-Riddle Worldwide gives students a solid foundation for project management work in sectors like technology, healthcare, global infrastructure, renewable energy and finance. Other trending industries include aerospace and defense, construction and government.

Throughout a project’s life cycle, project managers are tasked to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close. Having a strong grasp of concepts such as cost, human resources, stakeholder management, procurement and risk management gives project managers the tools needed to make effective and efficient decisions.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide’s Master of Science in Project Management was developed entirely by certified PMPs, and the program has beenaccredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs.

Career Areas

The exciting and versatile field of Project Management features careers in a variety of concentrations, including:

• Aviation Operations
• Information Technology
• Health Care Administration
• Human Resources
• Product Development
• Marketing and Advertising
• and much more

Project managers plan, budget, assess risk, oversee, and document all aspects of the projects they are assigned.

Skills for Success

Some skills needed to excel inproject managementinclude:

Documentation & Planning: create and recommend strategic plans and reviews; prepare action plans; oversee production, quality assurance, and customer service standards; implement change as necessary

Financial Expertise: meet agreed upon financial objectives; prepare budgets/forecast budget requirements; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiate corrective action if necessary

Staff Development: recruit, select, train, and coach/counsel qualified employees to meet project needs

Personal Development: participate in educational opportunities and career advancement seminars; read/study professional publications; maintain personal and job-related networks; participate in professional organizations

Other Skills

Other important skills for project managers include:

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Problem Solving

Program Objectives

Project management expertise applies to every industry, allowing you the flexibility to choose your destiny. After earning a Master of Science in Project Management, you'll be able to generate plans, execute projects and capture your initiatives' successes in order to increase project efficiencies. Much of the course work is collaborative-just as it is in the workplace.

The program curriculum was developed entirely by certified PMPs®, the recognized global standard for project management knowledge and experience issued by the PMI®. PMI® is the worldwide leader in the development of standards for the evolving profession of Project Management.

For your Graduate Capstone Project, you'll build an e-Portfolio, a platform that demonstrates Project Management mastery by showcasing the skills and abilities developed throughout your educational experience. This degree doesn't just give you anunderstandingof projects — it gives you the skills needed toleadprojects.