MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION

Everywhere that processes must come together in a cost-effective manner, the multitasking ability, analytical thinking, and excellent communication and organization skills of project managers are instrumental to success. Many employers seeking project managers prefer applicants with Project Management Professional certification. This program meets the educational requirements to prepare for the PMP exam.

This degree is the direct result of input from employers on the skills they want in 21st century leaders. The courses give you a solid foundation in organizational dynamics, financial and strategic planning, and administration in our global economy. They also address team-building skills, including emotional intelligence, gender and generational supervision, and dealing with change. This combination elevates you from administrator to effective leader.

BENEFITS OF EARNING YOUR DEGREE AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY:

• You’ll be taught by instructors who are both educators and expert practitioners in their fields.• Designed for working adults, the program is offered fully online or as a

hybrid of online and face-to-face courses at select CMU satellite centers.• You can complete your master’s degree in two years or less and still

take only one course per eight-week term.• CMU supports you every step of the way, from first questions to

graduation and beyond.• Staff in the CMU Libraries, Writing Center, Math Center, Presentation

Skills Center and Career Development Center are ready to help no matter where or how you take your courses.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Project managers are needed by every business and industry, from health care to construction, engineering, legal offices, manufacturing and movie making. It’s an excellent fit for military personnel both in and out of service.

• Management analysts• Operations analysts • Program managers• Industrial production managers

• Digital portfolio managers• Construction managers• Cost estimators• Financial project analysts

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT In just one year, you can earn the credentials to confidently move up to a leadership role. It’s a great option for those who already have a master’s degree or want to expand their career options to include leadership responsibilities. The Graduate Certificate in Project Management transfers into the full MSA degree as long as all your courses are completed within seven years.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

CENTRALMICHIGANUNIVERSITYGlobal: global.cmich.edu/MSA 877-268-4636 • CMUglobal@cmich.edu

Main Campus: grad.cmich.edu989-774-4723 • grad@cmich.edu

International: grad.cmich.edu989-774-1619 • intlrecruit@cmich.edu

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

FORMAT: Online, main campus and select satellite centers

CREDIT HOURS:15

TUITION: Standard graduate tuition rate cmich.edu/global/finances/tuition

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Same as the MSA degree

Required Concentration Courses (12 credits, 4 courses)BUS 501 Project Management FundamentalsBUS 505 Application of Project Management PrinciplesBUS 507 Advanced Project Management MethodologiesMSA 647 People and Project Administration

Electives (3 credits, select 1 course)COM 560 Communication and Social/Organizational ChangeCOM 667 Seminar in Intercultural CommunicationsMSA 607 Program Management in Complex OrganizationsMSA 609 Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Private Sector OrganizationsMSA 611 Contract Administration

No prerequisites required.Central Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity for all individuals, irrespective of gender identity or sexual orientation and including but not limited to minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities. (see http://www.cmich.edu/ocrie). 3881808-7/20

FORMAT: Online, main campus and select satellite centers

CREDIT HOURS: 36

TUITION: Standard graduate tuition rate cmich.edu/global/finances/tuition

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST:■ Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 or a 3.0 GPA in the final 60 semester hours of graded coursework. If your undergraduate GPA is less than 2.7, you may be considered for admission with stipulations.

■ Apply online at apply.cmich.edu.

■ Have official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended emailed to transcripts@cmich.edu or mailed to:

Central Michigan University Attn: Transcript Department 802 Industrial Drive Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

REQUIRED COURSESRequired Core I (15 credits)MSA 600 Foundation of Research Methods in AdministrationMSA 601 Organizational Dynamics and Human BehaviorMSA 602 Financial Analysis, Planning and ControlMSA 603 Strategic Planning for the AdministratorMSA 604 Administration, Globalization and Multiculturalism

Required Core II (3 credits, select 1 course)MSA 699 Applied Research Project in AdministrationMSA 698 Directed Administrative Portfolio

Required Concentration Courses (12 credits)BUS 501 Project Management FundamentalsBUS 505 Application of Project Management PrinciplesBUS 507 Advanced Project Management MethodologiesMSA 647 People and Project Administration

Representative Concentration Electives and Cognates (6 credits, select 2 courses)There are a variety of electives, courses within this discipline, and cognates, courses in related areas, from which to choose. Talk with your advisor to determine the best courses for you.COM 560 Communication and Social/Organizational ChangeCOM 667 Seminar in Intercultural CommunicationsMSA 607 Program Management in Complex OrganizationsMSA 609 Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Private Sector OrganizationsMSA 611 Contract Administration

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION WITH A CONCENTRATION IN

PROJECT MANAGEMENT