Master of Science in Project Management

Program Description

The Master of Science in Project Management program (MSPM) is targeted toward professionals engaged in managing the project life cycle in organizations and industries, who face challenges of introducing new products and services in rapidly changing environments.

These professionals must draw upon a host of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as on sophisticated technological tools and techniques, to meet project requirements. The program will enable students to develop these competencies, and prepare them for effective project management, both functionally and strategically, and will address all aspects of the product life cycle from design to delivery and cash collection.

In addition, the program will prepare students for certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the premier certifying organization for the project management discipline.

The MSPM degree requires completion of 36 graduate hours and can be completed online.

Admissions

1. Complete the online graduate application form .
2. Pay the application fee .
3. Submit official transcript(s) from all previous college work (except SHSU graduates).
4. Submit an official GMAT score.
5. Submit a current resume (e-mailed to graduate@shsu.edu ).

Graduate Application Deadlines

U.S. Citizens

• Fall - August 1
• Spring - December 1
• Summer - May 15

International Students

• Fall - June 25
• Spring - November 12
• Summer - April 9

Admission Criteria

1. Meet or exceed the following admission formula:
   1. 200 (Undergraduate GPA) + GMAT Score >= 1200¹
2. Demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years' significant managerial and professional experience²
3. Submit an essay about a project management experience and aspirations that clearly communicates why the student is pursuing this degree. (500 words or less, Times New Roman, 12 point font size). Essays should be submitted to graduate@shsu.edu
4. Additional Requirements (Applicants with Bachelor's Degree from Outside the U.S.)
   1. Official GMAT score of at least 500.
   2. TOEFL score of at least 79 or IELTS score of at least 6.5.
   3. English translation and evaluation of Official transcripts.
5. GMAT Waiver Requests
   1. Undergraduate GPA¹ of 3.5 or higher allows for a comprehensive review of academic performance and consideration for a GMAT waiver.
   2. Seven (7) years significant managerial and professional experience allows for consideration for a GMAT waiver². 
   3. Applicants who have an undergraduate degree granted by a non-U.S. institution will not be considered for a GMAT waiver.

Degree Requirements