Program Outcomes

Project Management Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes

The specific educational outcomes that support the program objectives are to produce MS graduates who are able to demonstrate:

  • A broad and deep understanding of the project management discipline, processes, and knowledge areas based on the Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
  • The ability to align projects, programs and portfolios to balance objectives and resources to build sustained competitive leadership opportunities for organizations and enterprises
  • The ability to apply  knowledge to improve measurable strategic, project, and operational results across a broad spectrum of industry sectors
  • Leadership and managerial qualities necessary to successfully plan, implement, control,  and close projects, as well as effectively manage stakeholders and lead teams in a dynamic environment
  • Acceptable skills in research and professional writing and oral presentation
  • Acceptable skills in using accepted project management tools and applications

 Masters of Science in Project Management Graduation Totals from the UAA Fact Book 2010

Program Highlights

  • Began in 2003
  • Over 100 students located globally
  • Accredited in September 2007 by the PMI® Global Accreditation Center (GAC)
  • One of the first 13 programs around the globe to receive accreditation
  • Designed for working-professional students
  • Helps students develop a high-demand skill-set valued in private and public sectors for all fields and industries
  • Project Management program built around the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide's nine knowledge areas, five process groups, and professional responsibility
  • Courses are taught by a strong team of faculty and instructors who bring extensive academic and professional experience to each course
  • Diverse and accomplished student body
  • Highly aligned with industry leaders
  • Customized and Cohort Programs available
  • In-class and global real-time distance course technology
  • On-line, asynchronous course delivery also available
  • Industry sponsored scholarships
  • Project Management Institute (PMI®) Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.®)
  • Professional Project Management training courses
  • Strong ties to UAA graduate-level Engineering Management and Science Management programs
  • MSPM graduates hold leadership positions in public and private sectors
  • Student-conducted research opportunities
  • Program-sponsored volunteer and community service activities