Advance Your Career with Professional Project Management Skills
Program Overview
Project managers play a critical role in helping organizations deliver complex initiatives, manage resources and drive strategic change. The online Master of Professional Studies in Project Management from Syracuse University prepares professionals to lead projects across industries including technology, healthcare, finance, construction and government.
Designed for working professionals, the program explores how projects move from concept through implementation and how leaders coordinate teams, manage risk and deliver results in fast-moving organizational environments. Graduates gain advanced project management expertise that can be applied across industries where organizations rely on specially trained professionals to guide initiatives from planning through completion.
Successful completion of the program satisfies the project management education and training requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exams and certifications offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Program Details
- 30 credits
- 100% online, part-time format
- Blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning
- Three start dates per year
- Eight-week courses
- Satisfies PMP® and CAPM® education requirements
- Academic resources for your graduate education.
About the College of Professional Studies
The College of Professional Studies is Syracuse University's hub for continuing and professional education, serving a diverse community of working professionals and adult learners. The college develops career-focused programs designed to help students build practical skills and advance in rapidly evolving professional fields.
With more than a century of experience supporting part-time and nontraditional students, the College of Professional Studies delivers flexible academic programs that emphasize applied learning, interdisciplinary study and career advancement.
What You'll Learn
Students in the program develop the skills to:
- Create comprehensive project management plans
- Manage project schedules, budgets and resources
- Identify and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle
- Coordinate teams and stakeholders across complex organizations
- Apply project management methodologies across industries
What is an M.P.S. degree?
A Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) degree is a graduate program designed to help professionals build specialized expertise and advance their careers. These programs emphasize applied learning and industry-relevant skills that can be immediately used in the workplace.
Unlike research-focused graduate degrees, M.P.S. programs prioritize practical knowledge, professional development and real-world problem-solving.
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Project Management Curriculum
Students complete graduate-level coursework focused on project management frameworks, leadership, planning and stakeholder communication. The 30-credit program includes 10 courses, culminating in a capstone experience where students apply project management principles to a real-world project scenario.
Sample Courses
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Learn how new Agile principles and practices are changing the landscape of project management. Designed to give project managers fresh new insight to successfully blend Agile and traditional project management principles and practices to fit any business and project situation.
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Examine strategies for identifying, assessing and managing project risks while developing approaches that reduce potential threats and capitalize on opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
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Develop strategies for managing large-scale projects with virtual, multicultural teams while addressing challenges such as cross-cultural collaboration, language barriers and coordination across time zones.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the program may pursue roles across industries including:
- Project manager
- Program manager
- Operations manager
- Project analyst
- Project scheduler
- Business operations manager
CPS Online Graduate Tuition Incentive Grant
Upon admission, you could be eligible to receive a discounted tuition rate of just $1,000 per credit.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions requirements include:
- Completed application
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
Application Deadlines
Syracuse University has engaged Everspring, a leading provider of education and technology services, to support select aspects of program delivery.
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