Project Management

Overview

Companies succeed or fail based on their ability to bring quality products and services to market in a timely manner. Without skilled project managers in place, companies are challenged to deliver projects on time, on budget, and according to specifications. From inception to completion, project managers are responsible for every step in the process: project definition, cost and risk estimation, schedule planning and monitoring, budget management, negotiation and conflict resolution, project leadership, and project presentation and evaluation.A degree in Project Management is designed to provide you the practical skills and theoretical concepts you need to lead complex projects. Featuring real-world case studies, this project management degree presents techniques and tools for managing long- and short-term projects, successfully and cost effectively. Augmenting the core project management courses are specialization tracks that provide you with content-specific expertise—enabling you to deepen your knowledge in your field of interest.

Concentrations: Clinical Trial Design, Construction Management, Geographic Information Systems, Information Security Management, Leadership, Organizational Communication

 

Department Website

College of Professional Studies

Job Titles

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)*	General Contractor
Concrete Foreman	Information Technology (IT) Director
Construction Area Manager	Information Technology (IT) Project Manager*
Construction Foreman	Job Superintendent
Construction Manager	Management Information Systems (MIS) Director
Construction Superintendent	Project Manager*
Engineering Manager	Project Superintendent*
Estimator

Positions that may require additional education or training are indicated by a (*).

Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interest as possible, including Co-op and internships.

Employers

Aerospace	Government Agencies
Business Management Organizations	Healthcare
Computer Facilities	Insurance Firms
Construction Companies	Manufacturers
Contractors	Nonprofit Organizations
Engineering Firms	Technology related fields
Financial Firms

Careers

The following resources include various websites and campus resources that will aid you in exploring this career field and industry. 

Career & Job Websites

• MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
• Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Vocational Biographies (username: NE Univ; password: RAZDE)
• O*NET OnLine
• Dice.com
• Indeed
• Simply Hired

Campus Organizations & Activities

• Entrepreneur/Innovators Club
• Student Government Association
• Council for University Programs (CUP)

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Professional Associations

Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professionals in the field you may contact for informational interview requests and networking opportunities.

• Project Management Institute

Social Media

Sample LinkedIn.com Groups providing resources such as industry trends, company information, job listings, and networking opportunities within the field:

• The Project Manager Network
• Project Manager Community
• Linking CONSTRUCTION
• Construction Management