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MPS-PMP - Professional Studies, Project Management for the Professional Concentration, M.P.S.

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Professional Studies GR M.P.S.

Program Long Title

Professional Studies, Project Management for the Professional Concentration, M.P.S.

College/School

Interdisciplinary Studies

Department(s)

Professional Studies

Catalog Full Description

The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) - This graduate professional studies degree consists of 30 hours of interdisciplinary coursework. This degree is available in several concentration areas and offers students the chance to complete a graduate certificate within each of the concentration areas.

Project Management for the Professional program prepares students to meet the growing demands for project management with courses grounded in the methodologies, strategies, skills, and tactics critical for success.  The program is a combination of theory and practice and accepts students from a variety of backgrounds providing professionals the opportunity to transition from one career to another. Students completing the program receive training from PMI certified instructors as well as 20+ year veterans of industry. The program does not require a calculus background.

Degree Requirements

  • Required Core Courses: 12 hours

  • Required Concentration Courses: 15 hours

  • Advisor Guided Elective: 3 hours

  • Total Degree Requirement: 30 hours

In addition, the MPS program offers a 15 hour Graduate Certificate within each concentration area allowing students to achieve an additional milestone en route to their degree.

Graduate Certificates

Students seeking a Graduate Certificate will go through the graduate application process as if they were seeking an MPS degree, meeting all admissions requirements as set forth in the degree program. Once admitted, students are considered MPS degree seeking students and will be working towards completing the pre-defined coursework (15 hours) as listed in this catalog. Upon completion of the 15 hours defined in the program, the student will receive a Graduate Certificate in the appropriate field of study. After completion of the 15 hour Graduate Certificate, the student may continue to fulfill the requirements of the MPS degree. Students are required to meet all graduate student requirements that include maintaining their GPA at the 3.0 level.