Project Management Graduate Program
Master of Engineering (M.E.) or Master of Science (M.S.)
KU Edwards Campus
Project Management is driven by globalization, the internet, and the rapid advancement for work processes. Organizations must implement projects faster than ever before. These organizations are looking for technically oriented and highly skilled project managers. Our Project Management degree addresses workforce needs by providing individuals from multiple disciplines with the skills, confidence, and competence to manage a variety of projects, as well as bridge the fields of engineering, technology, people, and business. Individuals may opt for a Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Project Management or a Master of Science (M.S.) in Project Management depending on their undergraduate discipline.
The Project Management (PMGT) fundamental courses will strengthen knowledge and ability to apply the theories and concepts of Project Management in the real world. Electives will be offered on a rotational basis and will remain current with Project Management trends, demands, and the interests of our students.
Courses are offered in various formats including in-person in Overland Park on the KU Edwards Campus and online. In-person courses are also recorded and live-streamed. Classes are taught by Graduate Faculty members of the School of Professional Studies and members of the professional community.
Graduate Admission Requirements
An applicant seeking to pursue graduate study may be admitted as either a degree-seeking or non-degree seeking student. Policies and procedures of Graduate Studies govern the process of Graduate admission. These may be found in the Graduate Studies section of the online catalog.
For more information on admission to a graduate certificate program at KU, see the policy on Admission to Graduate Study. Applications may be submitted at http://graduate.ku.edu/ku-graduate-application.
For admission to KU's Master of Engineering in Project Management, applicants must have:
- An undergraduate degree in engineering or related science from an accredited institution.
- A 2.5 or higher undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants may be admitted with a grade point average between 2.0-2.5 upon program review of their overall credentials.
- Two years full-time, post-undergraduate work experience in a technological environment.
- International students must also meet the English requirement by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or have a degree from an English speaking institution. Financial support requirements must also be met.
All applications are completed online. A complete application includes the application fee, application form, résumé, 1 original transcript showing degree conferral, and a statement of purpose. Course schedules, faculty biographical information, and other program information may be requested from the PMGT office or downloaded from the Project Management website.
Graduate applications should be submitted online.
For admission to KU's Master of Science in Project Management, applicants must have:
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution.
- A 2.5 or higher undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants may be admitted with a grade point average between 2.0 and 2.5 upon program review of their overall credentials.
- GRE score, sent directly to the Project Management Program Coordinator. The GRE may be waived, upon departmental review, if the applicant has 2+ years of qualified professional experience.
- International students must also meet the English requirement by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or have a degree from an English speaking institution. Financial support requirements must also be met.
All applications are completed online. A complete application includes the application fee, application form, résumé, 1 original transcript showing degree conferral, and a statement of purpose. Course schedules, faculty biographical information, and other program information may be requested from the PMGT office or downloaded from the Project Management website.
International students and students who indicated English as a second language, are required to show proof of English proficiency for admission purposes and must check-in at the Applied English Center (AEC) upon arrival on campus for orientation. This process serves to confirm each student's level of English proficiency and determine whether English courses will be included as a requirement of the student’s academic program. Note: Students who demonstrate English proficiency at the waiver level or who have earned a degree from one of the specified English-speaking countries listed in the policy are not required to check in at the AEC (see eligibility requirements on the Graduate Studies website).
The University of Kansas Edwards Campus
Project Management
12600 Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS 66213
Degree Requirements
The Masters in Project Management requires a total of 33 semester hours of graduate work. A total of 12 hours will be completed in Project Management (PMGT) fundamentals for both the Master of Engineering and Master of Science, while the remaining 21 hours will be completed in varying required course work and electives depending on the degree program. Please refer to the Plan of Study below for the corresponding degree program. Students will work with their academic success coach and/or program director to finalize course selections to meet department and university requirements for degree completion and complete their Plan of Study.
Master of Engineering in Project Management
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| PMGT 816 | Project Management Fundamentals I | 3 |
| PMGT 817 | Project Management Fundamentals II | 3 |
| PMGT 818 | Project Management Fundamentals III | 3 |
| PMGT 819 | Project Management Fundamentals IV | 3 |
| PFS 801 | Interpersonal and Persuasive Communication Skills for Managers | 3 |
| PFS 802 | Managing Teams and Leading People | 3 |
| PFS 803 | Financial Management for Professional Success | 3 |
| EMGT 750 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| PMGT 830 | Case Studies in Project Management | 3 |
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| Lean Six Sigma | |
| Project Contracts and Procurement | |
| Management of New Product Development Projects | |
| Management of Consulting Projects | |
| Risk Management for Project Managers | |
| Project Cost Estimation, Analysis, and Control | |
| Portfolio Analysis and Program Management | |
| Project Team Management and Development | |
| Management of Global Projects | |
| Management of Distributed Project Teams | |
| Developing as a Project Leader | |
| Project Management in an Agile Environment | |
| Total Hours | 33 |
Please note that electives may be taken outside of PMGT with the pre-approval of advisors for the Master of Engineering degree program.
Master of Science in Project Management
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| PMGT 816 | Project Management Fundamentals I | 3 |
| PMGT 817 | Project Management Fundamentals II | 3 |
| PMGT 818 | Project Management Fundamentals III | 3 |
| PMGT 819 | Project Management Fundamentals IV | 3 |
| PFS 801 | Interpersonal and Persuasive Communication Skills for Managers | 3 |
| PFS 802 | Managing Teams and Leading People | 3 |
| PFS 803 | Financial Management for Professional Success | 3 |
| PMGT 835 | Project Management Capstone | 3 |
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| Lean Six Sigma | |
| Project Contracts and Procurement | |
| Management of New Product Development Projects | |
| Management of Consulting Projects | |
| Risk Management for Project Managers | |
| Project Cost Estimation, Analysis, and Control | |
| Portfolio Analysis and Program Management | |
| Project Team Management and Development | |
| Management of Global Projects | |
| Management of Distributed Project Teams | |
| Developing as a Project Leader | |
| Project Management in an Agile Environment | |
| Total Hours | 33 |
Please note that electives may be taken outside of PMGT with the pre-approval of advisors for the Master of Science Degree program.
