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MS Project Management @ Graves School Position Yourself for Career Success with a Master's Degree or a PostBaccalaureate Certificate in Project Management. Morgan State Master of Science degree in Project Management (MSPM) is designed for the needs of working professionals who are interested in project management in a variety of fields. It provides a career change path for working professionals. Morgan State University's Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management provides the tools and training you need to achieve project success no matter on the size of the project or level of complexity. Educational Objectives of the Program:
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT @ GRAVES The program requires 30 credits and a comprehensive examina- Project Procurement, Risk and Quality Management tion. Proficiency in mathematics, and statistics are required for Other Required Courses Include admission to the program. A Project Elective Capstone Course integrating all knowledge areas in one realCore Courses include: world project Project, Program, and Portfolio Management Choose any 3 courses from the following graduate areas: Project Leadership and Team
Project Integration and Scope Management Project Time and Cost Management
Architecture, Business, City and Regional Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Public Health, Transportation, etc.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Graves School MS Project Management applicants must meet the following minimum requirements prior to admissions deadline: Transcripts from an Accredited University (International degree transcripts must be evaluated through ECE or WES. For ECE Visit https://www.ece.org/ and for WES Visit http://www.wes.org/. REQUEST Electronic Submission Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (Applicants with < 3.0 GPA may be considered for conditional admission 1 Year of Professional Experience (Non Internship) Submit the following: three (3) Letters of Recommendation, one (1) Professional Goals Essay, and one (1) Resume For International students IELTS or TOEFL score is required -Prospective students should apply for Master’s Admission at: www.morgan.edu/apply_now.html -Financial Aid is available to deserving students -Applicants with undergraduate degrees in non—Business disciplines may require Foundation classes.
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Prof. and Chair, Sanjay Bapna, PhD University of Iowa Prof. Jigish Zaveri, PhD University of Kentucky Associate Prof. Dennis Agboh, PhD Univ of Alabama Huntsville Associate Prof. Abirami Radhakirishnan, PhD Clemson University Earl Graves School of Business and Management is accredited by the Associate Prof. Ziping Wang, PhD University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Assistant Prof. Maxim Bushuev, PhD Kent State University (AACSB) for the Business Program and the Accounting Program. Assistant Prof. Thomas Ngniatedema , PhD Kent State University Lecturer Prof. Monica Kay, DBA, Wilmington College Less than 5% of Business Schools globally are accredited by Lecturer Prof. Jim Sklenar, MM, Northwestern University AACSB for their Business Program. Faculty serve as journal editors, principal investigators on sponsored research, and are active in regional, national, and international profes Less than 1% of Business Schools globally are accredited by sional conferences and meetings. AACSB for their Accounting Program.
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STUDENT PROFILES Sean Boone is the owner of NAEC LLC, a small company that has been in business for 10 years providing geotechnical inspection and testing services on construction projects. As owner of NAES LLC, Mr. Boone has participated on the project management teams of several high-profile construction projects including Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel (HBCCH) and the Intercounty Connector (MD 200) Contracts A and B. As a student, he also participated in project management teams for the Nzema Solar Project in Ghana. He graduated in December 2015 and plans to use the knowledge and skills acquired in the program to increase the capabilities of the company. His goal also includes using the tools he has learned from this program to more effectively manage his company's projects and as a preparation for taking the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.
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Henry Monger is originally from Liberia, West Africa. He has an undergraduate degree in Accounting and decided to study Project Management because it will help him become a better planner and help him achieve his goals in an orderly manner. As a graduate of the MSPM program, he plans to use his knowledge and skills to establish his business. His knowledge and understanding of how to analyze and journalize business transactions and mixing it with the triple constraint will help his future efforts. To learn the interactions and combinations of the three most significant restrictions on any project: scope, schedule, and the cost will prepare him for the challenges of real-world projects. Henry graduated in December 2015. Daniel Janak, a project manager, was a dual enrolled student at Eastern High School and Morgan State University and graduated from the Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. School of Engineering with a baccalaureate civil engineering degree when he was only 21 years old. He wanted to pursue a career in construction management; however, he realized to be successful in the business of construction management, he would need a masters degree in project management and without delay, applied for admission to the Morgan State University, Earl G Graves School of Business and Management. With Daniel's academic and work record, he was admitted and completed the Master's program in two years. Soon after he graduated and armed with a MS in project management and a BS in civil engineering, he immediately applied and was offered the position of "Assistant Project Manager" in the Department of Design and Construction Management at Morgan State University. As a junior project manager, Mr. Janak manages multiple design and construction projects with funding under $1.0M. He also assists the Associate Vice President for Construction Management with projects that are valued over $1.0M. Today, Mr. Janak enjoys what he does while at the same time helping Morgan State University achieve its mission and strategic goals along with its core values. His next stop is to further his education and manage projects that are valued closer to the $100M range.
Why Choose Morgan's MSPM: Evening classes fo r th e w o rk ing pro fessionals Balanced tech nical, system s, and m anagement orientation Real-world o r ientatio n by high ly exper ienced faculty Richly diverse student body Convenient location - five miles from 1-695; 15 minutes from downtown Baltimore State-of-the-art facilities Cooperative Learning and Pro fessio nal Development in a cohort setting. Reginald McFadden spent 13 years in the military, serving as a detachment supervisor for a Transportation unit. After the military, he earned his B.S. in Architecture and Environmental Design at Morgan State University. Reginald works for a small construction company where he is currently the foreman. His work experience helps him to navigate through the Project Management program by preparing him for the practical skills and guiding framework that is needed to be successful in the project management field. The program strongly emphasizes the people skills and real world practices required to effectively manage projects on time, on a budget, and within scope. He obtained his Master's degree in Project Management at the end of Fall 2015. In 1999, Juanita Singletary Jones was recruited and hired as the Construction Contracts Manager at Morgan State University (MSU) Procurement Department. This position entails overseeing a (3) person unit that is responsible for managing and directing daily activities of construction/construction related and maintenance contracts. The department performs cradle to grave contract administration on construction, maintenance and service contracts. Although she had been a Procurement Officer for over twenty (20) years, she recognizes that she can only benefit from being in a learning environment that provides an all-inclusive understanding of all aspects of project management principles and practice. She chose Morgan's MSPM program because the university allows for evening classes for the working professional, real time orientation by experienced faculty; and the convenience of leaving work and walking directly to class. This program allows her to become better at what she loves doing every day. The Project Management Program has allowed her to be able to develop project schedules, demonstrate an in depth knowledge of theories and practices, plan, organize, secure, and manage resources to achieve specific goals; thereby bringing added value to the project and university. After completing her Master's, she plans to pursue a Certificate of Advance Study in Project Management. Mrs. Juanita Singletary Jones will complete her Master of Science degree in Project Management in Fall of 2016 at MSU.
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FREE PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification was developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) for those persons who do not yet meet the experience requirements (as a project leader) to apply to take the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification examination, yet desire a certification that validates their knowledge of project management principles. Highlights Provides 24 Training hours required for to take the CAPM Exam MSU Students, Faculty and Staff:$200 refunded upon completion all hours of the four days of workshop and passing the CAPM Exam Non PMI Members: $999; PMI Members: $499 Books Provided: CAPM Exam practice questions
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POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT Morgan State University's Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management provides the tools and training you need to achieve project success no matter what the size project is or the level of complexity. Acquire up-to date skills and techniques for managing projects. Learn from nationally-recognized faculty that offer a mix of research and practice. To earn the Certificate in Project Management: Start the cohort Complete five core courses (Cor e cour ses are descr ibed o n th e first page)
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The use of appropriate tools and software applications to assist in managing projects, both large and small, are essential aids to more effective project management. Participants use Microsoft Project to plan a project and monitor and control its progress.
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Benefits Acquire the tools and skills necessary for effective project management using the state-of-the-art methodologies and facilities Learn to plan, develop and complete projects successfully, on-time and on budget Help your team improve organizational processes and the bottom line Gain deeper knowledge to advance as an industry-recognized Project Management
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q- What exams would I need to take to get admitted? (GMAT or GRE)? A- No exam is required. However, M.S. in Project Management students must pass a Project Management Comprehensive Exam in their last semester. Q- Is test of English language required? A- Applicants from non-English speaking countries must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores are not required for applicants from the British Commonwealth, Australia, Canada, Great Britain, West Indies, New Zealand, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania. Information about the TOEFL examination may be obtained from TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. Q- My transcripts are issued by my university and have the official university seal. Are they accepted for admission to this graduate program? A- International students must have transcripts from foreign institutions evaluated by an education credentialing service. Information about this service can be obtained by contacting Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., P. O. Box 92920, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-0970 (414) 289 3400. Applications for Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. can be obtained by contacting the School of Graduate Studies at (443) 8853185. Q - What is the program length (how many months or semesters)? A- Most Master’s Program students graduate in four semesters (Minimum 30 credit hours). The Certificate program may be completed in two semesters (6+9 credit hours). Q - Is there a “Thesis” required for this program? A- There is no thesis requirement. Instead, all MSPM students must take PROJ 798 “Project Seminar” in their last semester of study. Q- Are there any scholarships available for international students for this program and how does one qualify or apply A- The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) offers a limited number (very competitive) of scholarships. All applications for graduate funding are due to the School of Graduate Studies, for continuing students, as follows: Fall Semester, February 1st and Spring Semester, October 1st. No awards are made for the summer sessions. Q- What is the total tuition & fees for this program for international students A- Please refer to the school of graduate studies web site for Tuition and Fees as well as application deadlines. Please see the link below for more information: http://www.morgan.edu/finance_and_management/office_of_the_bursar/tuition_and_fees.html Health Insurance: http://www.morgan.edu/student_affairs/university_health_center/student_health_insurance.html
Q- What are the application deadlines? A- Please refer to the school of graduate studies web site for Tuition and Fees as well as application deadlines. Applications should be completed online and all materials should be sent to SGS as soon as possible. Applications are accepted online on the webpage of the School of Graduate Studies at Morgan State University. You may use the following link to start the application process. http://www.morgan.edu/School_of_Graduate_Studies.html
Graves School of Business and Management; Department of Information Science and Systems Physical Address ; 4100 Hillen R o ad , R o o m 510 Baltim o r e M D 21218
Mailing Address; 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore MD 21251 Phone: 443-885-3608 or 3443 Email: gravesschool@morgan.edu http://www.morgan.edu/sbm/proj