MS in Project Management
MS in Project Management
Advance your career as a leader who can drive decisions that make an impact with a Master's in Project Management (MSPM) at the GW School of Business (GWSB). This rigorous STEM-designated master’s degree program equips professionals with a deep knowledge of project management methodologies and real-world application, ensuring readiness to lead and innovate across all industries. Taught by top-notch faculty with decades of experience, the systems-oriented approach develops both advanced technical skills, such as project management analytics, and in-demand soft skills that prepare you to make complex decisions, manage risk and lead project teams.
The project management master's degree is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI), providing students with an additional sought-after certification to differentiate themselves from the competition.
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Program Features
Full-time or Part-time
Pursue this degree at your own pace. Average completion time: 1.5 years (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). Entry semester: fall or spring.
Dedicated Career Coaching
Our Fowler Career Center and Careers360 program connect you with employers and mentors in consulting, finance, and marketing.
Combined Degree Options
This degree can be combined with a bachelor’s degree through our 4+1 program or with an MBA to become a dual degree program.
Global and Experiential Learning
Options for short-term overseas study and experiential education.
See Where Our Graduates Have Landed
GWSB’s extensive network of over 60,000 graduates spans 260+ organizations across the public and private sector and around the world. Our alumni regularly connect with current students and fellow alumni, attend events, mentor, and help GWSB evolve and expand. It’s this involvement by our graduates that truly contributes to the success of the school.
Graduates of Master of Science in Project Management programs report average earnings of $125,000 after just one year and $165,000 after ten years, with an estimated lifetime ROI of $885,000. Source: FREOPP, a trusted non-profit think tank
- AT&T
- Chevron
- Delta
- P&G
- Samsung
- Department of State
- World Bank Group
"My advice to incoming students in the program is to recognize the value in every minute, every event and every person. Maximize your networking efforts, attend numerous events, and seize every opportunity available. Embracing these aspects will undoubtedly make your experience at GW truly amazing."
Virali Shah
MS in Project Management '24
Explore This Program
In this STEM-designated project management graduate program, students are given tools and techniques for monitoring, reporting and controlling projects with a system-oriented approach. Students first learn core business theories and mathematics of project economy analysis and evaluation, project estimates and planning. Then, students explore methods related to agile project management and managing teams with cultural differences, biases and more. Students will be positioned to effectively apply both quantitative and qualitative knowledge in executive, data-driven decision-making where they lead both technical and non-technical teams.
Program Outcomes
Our mission is simple: transform you into a project management leader who can tackle any challenge with confidence. Here’s what you’ll learn in our master in project management:
- Lead Projects & People: Boost your team leadership skills and master the principles that drive success across organizations.
- Think Strategically: Develop a systems-oriented mindset that helps you solve complex problems and make smart decisions under pressure.
- Build Universal Skills: Gain expertise that travels with you — whether you’re managing tech rollouts, construction projects or organizational change.
- Make Real Impact: Understand how to combine theory and practice to deliver results in any industry.
Sample Courses Below (* indicates an elective course)
Management Foundations
- Project Management Principles
- Integrated Project Analytics
- Planning and Scheduling
- Agile Project Management
- Cost Estimation and Control
- Project Economics and Finance
Analytics & Risk Management
- Collaborative Decision Making and Portfolio Optimization
- Decision Making and Data Analysis*
- Programming for Analytics*
- Decision and Risk Analytics*
- Time Series Forecasting for Analytics*
Leadership & Team Dynamics
- Leading Teams*
- Conflict Management and Negotiations*
- Leadership and Executive Development*
Total Credits: 30 | Commitment: Part-Time or Full-Time | Location: In-Person or Online
Length of Program: Expected completion for the full-time program is under two years
Pursue This Program Online
This degree program can be pursued entirely online, allowing you to complete your course requirements in your free time while maintaining a full-time job. Our online students utilize the same course materials as our on-campus students.
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Expand Your Scope, Deliver Success
The GW School of Business online Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) goes beyond the basics: we prepare you to not just manage processes, but to solve high-stakes problems. Our PMI®-accredited master’s in project management program blends cutting-edge analytics with essential leadership skills. After all, successful projects need both technical and interpersonal skills.
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Admissions Team
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Faculty Director
Academic Advisor
c [dot] frawleygwu [dot] edu (Caroline Frawley)
Why GW Business?
Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, the MS in Project Management program offers extraordinary access to global institutions, government agencies and multinational corporations for robust networking and job placement opportunities. Learn from esteemed faculty through a curriculum designed to equip you with essential business skills and leadership capabilities. Whether you choose in-person, online or hybrid options, you will develop the competitive skill set required to lead in today’s dynamic workplace.
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