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Online IT Master's Degree:
Project Management

Earn your master's degree in information technology with a specialization in project management to
successfully lead large projects and grow your career advancement opportunities.
IT: Project Management
Master's Specialization
DEGREE AT A GLANCE
  • 36 credits
  • Transfer up to 12 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION RATES
  • $534 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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Gain advanced IT management skills while building expertise for your project management certification with an online master’s degree in information technology with a project management specialization from UMGC. The specialization courses include project risk management, project procurement management, and advanced project methods, while the core IT courses give you the tools you need to take on leadership roles.

Initial Requirement

  • (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
    (to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, ITEC 610)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 640)

Specialization Courses

  • (3 Credits, PMAN 634)
  • (3 Credits, PMAN 635)
  • (3 Credits, PMAN 637)
  • (3 Credits, PMAN 638)
  • (3 Credits, PMAN 639)
  • (3 Credits, PMAN 641)
  • (3 Credits, PMAN 650)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 610) must be taken in the first term of coursework.
  • (3 Credits, PMAN 634) is prerequisite to all other PMAN courses and must be taken as the first specialization course.
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 640) (or an approved course in finance) and (3 Credits, MGMT 650) (or an approved course in statistics) must be taken before (3 Credits, PMAN 635).
  • (3 Credits, PMAN 635) must be taken before (3 Credits, PMAN 637), (3 Credits, PMAN 639), and (3 Credits, PMAN 650).

This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. This sequence incorporates course prerequisites and program requirements but does not list course alternatives that may be available. We recommend you take a maximum of 6 credits per term. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program.

Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.

Sequence Course
1 (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
2 (3 Credits, ITEC 610)
3 (3 Credits, PMAN 634)
4 (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
5 (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
6 (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
7 (3 Credits, PMAN 635)
8 (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
9 (3 Credits, PMAN 637)
10 (3 Credits, PMAN 638)
11 (3 Credits, PMAN 639)
12 (3 Credits, PMAN 641)
13 (3 Credits, PMAN 650)

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2021–2022 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Master’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each master's degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all master’s degrees.
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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Assess Technology
Appraise the potential and relevance of technology as well as analytical and quantitative methods.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Apply project leadership knowledge and skills essential for creating high-performing teams.
Learn to Adapt
Tailor your approach to align with project and organizational characteristics and priorities.
Apply Management Skills
Apply skills that amplify a project manager’s effectiveness, efficiency, and influence.
Study Connections
Evaluate how a project or program interfaces with operations and product management.
Understand the Big Picture
Create project and program alignment with the broader project context and environment.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for work in project coordination, management, and potentially program management.

Label

$128k
Average Salary
The average salary for IT project managers in the United States is over $128,000.
Source: 2021 IT Salary Guide, Robert Half Technology | 2021

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Additional Program Information

Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.

Computing Club

The Computing Club provides a dynamic environment where members can work collaboratively, share innovative ideas, enhance their career-readiness, and gain marketable experience in their respective fields. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Students and alumni can join the Computing Club group on CareerQuest.

Industry Certification Exams

This program can help prepare you for the following industry certification exams.

Accreditations

Industry Accrediation

Information Technology Master's Degree with Project Management Specialization

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Information Technology Master's Degree with Project Management Specialization

UMGC's master's degree programs with project management specializations are accredited by the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Completing any project management course in this program earns you the project management education hours required to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Credential Examination or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam. If you are already certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute and your certification is current and valid, you may receive credit for (3 Credits, PMAN 634). PMP and CAPM are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.