Program at a Glance
Format:
Online
Academic Terms:
8-week terms
Admission Deadlines:
Rolling admissions with fall, spring or summer starts
Curriculum:
10 courses | 30 credit hours
Completion Time:
Part-time or full-time options (1-2 years)
Cost:
$720 per credit hour*
*Additional fees and charges apply.
Flexible, Online M.S.P.M. Program Designed for Working Professionals
The Master of Science in Project Management (M.S.P.M.) at The Citadel provides advanced, career-focused training through a rigorous 30-credit curriculum designed to strengthen organizational effectiveness, principled leadership and innovative problem-solving. Created for professionals working in industry, government and business, the program prepares students to successfully manage complex projects, lead multidisciplinary teams and address emerging technical and organizational challenges. With a flexible online format and accelerated 8-week courses, the M.S.P.M. allows working professionals to advance their expertise while preparing for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Get a Head-Start or Advance Your Career with an Internationally Accredited M.S.P.M.
Not all project management programs are the same. The Citadel’s M.S.P.M. is one of the few natonwide, and the only program in South Carolina, to be recognized for excellence by the prestigious Global Accreditation Center (GAC).
- GAC Accredited — Globally recognized by PMI
- Exam Ready — Meets the 35-hour PMP® training requirement
- Stay Certified — Earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) to maintain PMI credentials
- Dual Credit — Courses count toward both the M.S.P.M. degree and CAPM®/PMP® certification requirements
The median salary for PMP holders globally is 33% higher than those without certification, and The Citadel’s program gets you closer to the PMP.
Source: Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey – Thirteenth Edition (2023)
Apply for Your Online M.S.P.M. in Just a Few Simple Steps
Start your journey toward project management and leadership excellence with these easy steps:
International Students: If you’re applying internationally, please also submit: 1) Official TOEFL scores and 2) Transcript evaluations from a NACES-accredited agency. Learn More.
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Prepare for leadership. Build your future. Excel with a M.S.P.M. from The Citadel.