Project Management
The project management specialization equips future business leaders with an understanding of the fundamentals of project management and exposure to areas of key interest to project managers, such as:
- Project risk
- Procurement
- Quality management
- Change management
Coursework addresses many of the concepts covered in the project management certification exam that is administered by the Project Management Institute.
Coursework in the specialization balances theoretical concepts with applied exercises and cases. Students have the opportunity to apply project management concepts and processes in real-world scenarios. Due to these experiences, students graduate with a much better understanding of the dynamics and challenges associated with projects, as well as effective practices for managing them.
In addition to the MS in MIS core requirements (which include MIS 540 Project Management Fundamentals and Best Practices), students choosing the project management specialization must complete twelve credit hours. The following four courses are required:
- (3) CMIS 540 - Project Management Fundamentals and Best Practices
Three of the following courses:
- (3) CMIS 546 - Advanced Project Management Concepts
- (3) CMIS 548 - Program and Project Portfolio Management
- (3) CMIS 549 - Agile Project Management
- (3) MBA 523 - Negotiation and Interpersonal Skills for Managers
SIUE Project Support Center
The project management hub for the School of Business, the Project Support Center provides access to project management templates associated with the Techniques for Managing Projects textbook.
Project Management Institute and PMP Credential
The Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading professional membership association for the project management profession. Explore the PMI website to learn more about the project management profession and certification.
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Accelerated Online MS in MIS with a Project Management Specialization
