Master’s or Certificate in PROJECT MANAGEMENT —Online
LEAD THE FUTURE
of Project Management
Organizations in nearly every industry need project managers who can help them adapt, grow, and excel in a fast-evolving global economy. Meet the critical demand with a 100% online master’s degree or graduate certificate from Wake Forest. Develop the leadership and technical expertise to become an impactful change-maker in one of today’s highest growth fields.
Online Graduate Programs • Master of Project Management (MPM) • Certificate in Project Management • Certificate in Agile Leadership
WHY CHOOSE
Wake Forest University?
Career Advancement Earn the credentials, tools, and techniques you need to drive your career forward, faster. Our market-focused programs are taught by a combination of PMP ® certified instructors, industry experts, and thought leaders in the field. Flexibility and Mobility Achieve your educational and career goals online, at your own pace. Enjoy flexible courses you can complete on your own time and schedule.
Support and Connections Work 1-on-1 with a Student Success Manager who is exclusively focused on your academic and career achievement. Attend optional, live video discussions to engage, network, and collaborate with fellow project management professionals and faculty. Path to Certification Prepare for credentials such as the Project Management Professional (PMP ® ) designation and Professional ScrumMaster Certification through elective courses.
Attend One of the Nation’s LEADING UNIVERSITIES
Top-ranked in the U.S. Earn your master’s degree at a school that’s been recognized for 25+ years.
185+ Year History Enjoy the highest academic quality that blends deep experience with cutting-edge curriculum.
80K+ Alumni
Join our esteemed worldwide network and tap into exciting new opportunities.
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INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
for Project Management
#7 Most in-demand career in the country
25M New project management professionals needed by 2030
$345B GDP at risk due to project management talent shortage
“The pandemic has fueled the demand for key project management skills such as distributed leadership adaptability… Project management is a composite of many skills that are more diversified than a single profession. It takes the acquisition of many competencies to become a successful project manager.” —Wayne R. Brantley, M.S. Ed, PMP Professor at Wake Forest School of Professional Studies President of 360 Degree Training Solutions
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Program
OVERVIEW
The MPM builds your expertise through a curriculum that blends leadership development and state-of-the-art technical knowledge with a strong practical focus. You can choose electives in areas such as construction and engineering. Develop management skills with ScrumMaster leadership preparation—or explore successful Lean Six Sigma project implementations across various industries. Course Highlights
• Mastering the Project Life Cycle • Portfolio and Project Management • Negotiation and Conflict Management • Leadership and Change Management • Advanced Agile: Frameworks and Techniques
Length: 2 years (go faster or slower if you need to) Tuition: $37,620
Graduate
CERTIFICATES
Project Management This program teaches you the main concepts of project management and the important role project managers have in organizations. You’ll understand the project management life cycle and best practices, develop leadership skills, and learn how to support teams in the process of organizational change. You’ll also be introduced to Agile fundamentals and methodologies, such as Scrum, to help you manage dynamic projects.
Agile Leadership This program develops your Agile capabilities from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. You’ll learn how to effectively use Agile in a number of project management settings and steer complex projects through to successful completion. You’ll also explore how to balance the needs of various stakeholders, address conflicts to keep projects on track, and lead teams through change efforts.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
• Project Management Essentials • Mastering the Project Life Cycle • Agile Fundamentals • Leadership and Change Management
• Agile Fundamentals • Advanced Agile: Frameworks and Techniques
• Negotiation and Conflict Management • Leadership and Change Management
Length: 6 months Tuition: $15,048
Length: 6 months Tuition: $15,048
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“Our research indicates that the future of professional education can benefit from a combination of traditional and novel, flexible offerings that advance relevant knowledge and prepare professionals to lead impactful change in their professions and industry.”
—Charles Iacovou, Ph.D. Vice Provost of Wake Forest Charlotte Programs Dean of the School of Professional Studies About the School of Professional Studies
Wake Forest created the School of Professional Studies to help working adults build the skills and credentials needed to thrive in a fast-transforming global marketplace. You’ll gain a rare and valuable blend of leadership, technical, and practical industry expertise that empowers you to advance your career, your organization—and your world.
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Sources: Job Growth: https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables/occupations-most-job-growth.htm
Prepare for Credentials: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. Wake Forest cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Wake Forest program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams. Best National University: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities (Tie) 25+ Years: https://news.wfu.edu/2020/09/14/wake-forest-ranked-among-top-national-universities-by-u-s-news-2/ PMI: The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a professional association and leading global authority on project management. PMP ® is a registered trademark of PMI. The Wake Forest School of Professional Studies is neither endorsed by nor affiliated in any way with PMI. #7 In Demand: https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/talent-strategy/most-in-demand-jobs PMI, 2030 Demand, and GDP: https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning/career-central/talent-gap-report-2021-finalfinal.pdf
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