Master's Degree in Project Management Jobs

    Excel in Your Project Management Career

    700,000+ jobs available for experienced PMs 1 | $115,000 average salaries 2

    With myriad open opportunities, as well as potential salaries that can reach higher than $140,000, professionals who choose to earn the online Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) are making an excellent choice as they seek to advance their careers.

    Gain the in-demand skills that employers are seeking – to overcome challenges, engage stakeholders and lead teams to successfully drive change and deliver strategic value. Throughout the program, you will be able to:

    • Hone vital change and risk management skills
    • Master Agile project management
    • Study a curriculum aligned with PMBOK® guidelines

    Top Jobs with a Master's in Project Management

    When you graduate with your MSPM degree, you'll be on track for opportunities to help your teams succeed in a range of industries and build the project management career of your dreams.

    • Director of Project Management

      $145,000

      average annual salary 2

    • Project Management Consultant

      $120,000

      average annual salary 2

    • Project Manager III

      $115,000

      average annual salary 2

    Achieve Your Goals with Project Management

    Earning the MSPM degree from Ohio University can position you to earn salaries of more than $115,000 2 . The online MSPM curriculum is aligned with industry certifications like the PMP®, CAPM®, and others. You'll graduate with your master's degree, along with a graduate certificate in your specialization area, as applicable.

    According to PMI’s most recent Talent Gap report 3 , 2.3 million people globally, will be needed each year to fill all of the project management-oriented positions expected to open by 2030. Earn your MSPM degree and become the tech-savvy project professional that organizations across all industries will need as they build for the future.

    • More than 56,000 new jobs by 2031 1
    • Be prepared to sit the PMP®, CAPM® and other recognized certification exams post-graduation

    Student Testimonial

    “There were two key points made by Dr. Rapp that I have found very valuable in the short time since the LDC. The entire experience was worth the effort.”  – Jesse C. Roush, MS in Project Management, Class of 2024

    Jesse C. Roush

    Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

    What You'll Learn

    • Learn to demonstrate and apply project management tools and techniques to successfully execute projects in a business setting.
    • Learn to use analytical thinking skills to solve project management and business problems.
    • Learn to exhibit leadership skills relevant to the business and project management profession.
    • Learn to demonstrate effective communication skills.

    Skills You'll Gain

    • The ability to meet the needs of managing complex projects.
    • The ability to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close projects.
    • The ability to understand and implement key problem-solving tools used in both leans and six sigma methodologies.
    • The ability to work within the conceptual frameworks of accounting, disclosure standards for general-purpose financial statements, and more.

    Career Services

    Ohio University's Career & Student Success Center offers a variety of expert, personalized career services specifically for business students and alumni. With OHIO's Career Acceleration Team (GradCAT) , you will also have access to four months of support from a dedicated team that includes a personal career coach, a branding expert and a career concierge. Our alumni benefit from a proprietary technology platform and one free coaching session each year – for life.

    Personalized Career Coaching

    We offer convenient, live coaching via video conference or by phone to help you prepare for career success and maximize your professional potential. We help you determine your career goals, then ensure you have the resources you need to achieve them.

    Job Search Resources

    Put your best foot forward and stand out to employers with helpful templates, detailed best-practice guidelines and more. We also offer job search tools like personal assessments, professional development webinars and online resources that can be accessed anywhere, anytime through our industry-leading technology platform.

    Professional Development Sessions

    OHIO students can also participate in free professional development sessions led by industry experts. These live, virtual sessions cover topics like career self-concept, basic job search skills, and how to qualify for promotions and prepare for leadership opportunities.

    Sources

    1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Project Management Specialists. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm .
    2. Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey Twelfth Edition. Retrieved from https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning/pmi_salary_survey_12th_edition_freeversion_final.pdf?v=53b1371a-42f5-43d4-af9f-8e2bc7fa4c0b .
    3. PMI (2021). Talent Gap: Ten-Year Employment Trends, Costs, and Global Implications. Retrieved from https://www.pmi.org/learning/careers/talent-gap-2021 .
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