The Master of Science in Management degree with a concentration in Project Management is designed to provide a solid base of knowledge to address pressing management challenges using industry-recognized models and techniques. The program covers key areas such as project scope, time and cost management, risk analysis, procurement and scheduling. Explore leadership and management skills including conflict management, human capital management and organizational behavior.

This degree program is designed to provide a solid base of knowledge to address pressing management challenges using industry-recognized models and techniques. The program covers key areas such as project scope, time and cost management, risk analysis, procurement and scheduling. Explore leadership and management skills including conflict management, human capital management and organizational behavior.

• Program Credits: 48
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Project Management (MSM-PM) is a 48-credit-hour program offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. The program includes 28 credit hours devoted to the management core and 20 credit hours for the project management concentration.

This program is for students who may not have an undergraduate degree in business, yet want to study project management. This concentration is designed to help the student develop the skills and knowledge of an effective project manager, including time/conflict management; teams and HR management; risk analysis and management; scheduling techniques; organizations and processes; cost, budgeting, and scheduling; procurement and contracting; and control systems implementation. Program content covers key areas contained in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), considered to be the industry standard.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.

For the 10th consecutive year, CTU's Master of Science in Management degree programs are ranked among the Best Online Master's in Business Programs (excluding MBA) by U.S. News & World Report.*

*CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs.

This program is not accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Master of Science in Management with a Concentration in Project Management is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).

Learning Outcomes

MSM Program Learning Outcomes

• Lead, communicate, and direct technical business initiatives and day-to-day operations
• Analyze, develop, and implement strategies for improving business processes and operations
• Integrate Research and Development, marketing, production, and finance strategies
• Apply project management practices to projects and initiatives

MSM-PM Concentration Learning Outcomes

• Develop a comprehensive project management plan applying the appropriate principles, knowledge, skills, tools and techniques, and strategic thinking to all phases of the project lifecycle to deliver business value.