Online Master of Science in Project Management
Prepare for In-Demand Project Management Institute Certifications
Online
12 Months
30 Credit Hours
$850 Per Credit
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Learn to Lead Projects in Any Industry
- Apply By: 9/29/25
- Start Class: 10/13/25
The online Master of Science in Project Management from Illinois Tech prepares you to earn globally recognized Project Management Institute (PMI) credentials. Our curriculum is grounded in leading industry standards and delivers the technical skills, management expertise, and business acumen you need for leadership roles in project management. Upon program completion, you will be qualified to pursue Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® or Project Management Professional (PMP)® designations.
Program Details
- Prepare for PMI certifications
- No application fee
- Taught by experts from the Stuart School of Business
- AACSB accredited
Curriculum
Enhance Your Expertise with an Industry-Aligned Curriculum
30 credits
10 courses
This dynamic program explores the latest project management ideas, skills, and technologies to prepare you to overcome challenges you will encounter in the field. All online master’s in project management courses are project-based to provide experience you can immediately apply in the workplace. Because this program is delivered through Illinois Tech’s Stuart School of Business, you’ll also benefit from a 125-year legacy of innovation.
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PMI-Aligned Coursework
The master’s in project management online curriculum is designed in conjunction with the requirements of the Project Management Institute.
Graduate Ready for Certification
Upon program completion, you can pursue the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exams.
Admissions Requirements
Admission Requirements
Application Deadline 9/29/25
Start Date 10/13/25
At Illinois Tech, we’re committed to providing accessible education for all students. Test scores are not required for admission, and there is no application fee. We also accept transfer credits for our graduate programs. You can learn more about the requirements for the master’s degree in project management online below.
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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| Degree and Minimum GPA | Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0* on a 4.0 scale |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts are required for all previous undergraduate and graduate study. |
| Transfer Credits | Up to 9 transfer credits accepted |
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*Applicants with a lower GPA will be considered based on work experience and time since degree completion.
Illinois Tech strives to make higher education accessible to everyone. We’ve made it easier to apply by not requiring test scores or an application fee. We also accept applicable transfer credits toward your graduate program. With multiple start dates offered year-round, you can begin when it fits your schedule. Plus, our enrollment advisers are here to support you.
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Illinois Tech is proud to offer competitive tuition for our online programs. We also provide tuition deferral and installment plans to help put your degree within reach. You can learn more about tuition details and military benefits below.
| Cost per Credit Hour | $850 |
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| Total Number of Credit Hours | 30 |
| Total Estimated Tuition | $25,500 |
| Other Costs to Budget For | The estimated tuition cost does not include factors like textbooks, fees, or other expenses |
Military Students at Illinois Tech
Illinois Tech proudly processes United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits for admitted veteran and active-duty students. Veterans admitted to Illinois Tech are eligible to apply for these VA benefits: the Montgomery GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Program, the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP), the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA), and the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).
Tuition and Financial Aid
At Illinois Tech, we are committed to making your educational journey both enriching and accessible. Our diverse financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and assistantships, are designed to support students across all disciplines. We encourage you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to access federal and state financial assistance and explore external scholarships to maximize your funding opportunities.
Tuition Details
Launch or Advance Your Project Management Career
As a graduate of this program, you will have the technical and business skill set required for certified project management roles in any industry. Employment for project management specialists is expected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the national average.1 About 77,000 job openings are projected each year through 2033.
Project Management Careers
Project Management Specialist $98,580 per year1
Program Manager $92,456 per year2
What You’ll Learn
Upon program completion, you will have a deep understanding of:
- Concepts and methods for directing projects
- Identification, elaboration, planning, and management of project scope and risk, including selected processes from the Project Integration Management and Project Scope Management Knowledge Areas
- How to deliver comprehensive, reliable plans with time and cost estimates that give the owner or sponsor of projects high levels of confidence for project delivery
- The fundamentals of agile project management, including agile vs. traditional project management approaches, agile history, agile manifesto, agile planning, theory of constraints, and scaling agile to the enterprise level
- Various leadership concepts such as leadership behaviors and styles, and critical project leadership skills, including communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, decision making, problem solving, coaching, and mentoring
- Essential interpersonal and leadership competencies necessary for today’s managers
Learn from Expert Faculty Who Are Here for You
Our faculty bring real-world experience from their professional fields and are passionate about building meaningful connections. They are here to mentor you, offer personalized support, and help you reach your goals.
Prasad S. Kodukula, Adjunct Industry Professor
Faculty Spotlight: Prasad S. Kodukula
Prasad S. Kodukula is a Project Management Institute fellow, USA Today best-selling author, thought leader, speaker, coach, inventor, and entrepreneur with more than 35 years of professional experience. A global ambassador of project management, he has lectured on project management topics in nearly 50 countries and worked with 40 Fortune 100 companies (e.g., Abbott, BP, Caterpillar, Chrysler, Dow, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Kraft, Motorola, Stryker, and United Technologies).
Kodukula is co-founder and CEO of two companies: Kodukula & Associates, Inc., a project management coaching and consulting company, and NeoChloris, Inc., a renewable energy company. He also teaches project management at the University of Chicago.
He was recognized three times by the Project Management Institute as best of the best in project management: the 2020 PMI Fellow Award, the 2016 Eric Jenett Project Management Excellence Award, and the 2010 PMI Distinguished Contribution Award. One of the companies he co-founded was recognized in 2005 as Illinois’s most innovative environmental technology company. Kodukula is also the recipient of awards from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the state of Kansas for outstanding leadership in education/training and environmental improvement.
He is a co-author or contributing author of 11 books and more than 40 articles and holds four U.S. patents.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Project Management Specialists” Retrieved April 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm.
- Payscale.com. “Average Program Manager Salary.” Retrieved March 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Program_Manager_(Unspecified_Type_%2F_General)/Salary.