Northeastern’s Master of Science in Project Management is a STEM designated graduate degree accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC). This program gives students the skills and tools to drive organizational innovation and effectively lead volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous projects from inception to completion in global markets.

This master’s degree program features a curriculum with a two-pronged approach that provides students with:

• • the foundational knowledge of scientific-based project management tools, organizational strategies, and theoretical concepts
  • the opportunity to deepen subject matter expertise through targeted concentrations and innovative project management strategies

Courses combine individual experiences with simulations and team projects, culminating in a real-world project in the capstone course.

This program was designed to include practical experimentation throughout the progression of a student’s experience.

The faculty that teaches project management specific courses each possess a minimum of ten years of professional project management experience along with a variety of advanced project management and industry credentials.

This combination of academic background and real-world experience allows faculty to provide students individual guidance on how to transition into the field of project management along with the insights and skills needed to launch a journey into a successful, thriving career.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of the MS in Project Management program, students will have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skill necessary to:

1. Assess significant challenges involved in managing project scope, risk, quality, schedule, budget, and performance metrics, while effectively communicating with different project stakeholders.
2. Reflect upon your own cognitive abilities and personal and professional effectiveness competencies that are critical to effectively administer and direct a project in a changing and evolving environment.
3. Design an effective project plan for leading and managing the implementation of a complex project to meet business goals in a real-world setting, while avoiding common project management pitfalls.
4. Develop a position on an ethical issue or dilemma that relates to ethical behavior governed by responsibility, respect, fairness, and honesty in the practice of project management.

Unique Features

1. STEM-designated graduate degree 
2. Opportunity for experiential learning and the co-op education program
3. Project management concentrations allow students to focus their study on content-specific knowledge

Degree Concentrations

To explore the available concentrations and their course requirements for this program, please visit the Registrar’s Catalog for the most up-to-date information.

Please note: Beginning fall 2026, this program will shift from a quarter-based academic calendar to a semester format. View the program conversion guide for curriculum details or visit our FAQ page for more information.

If you enter this program before fall 2026, your academic advisor will work with you to ensure a smooth transition. This change will not impact your academic progress, path to graduation, or tuition costs.

Accreditations: This institution has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research, Excellence and Security to offer this program for a five-year term starting July 28, 2021. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).