Master of Project Management, MPM

In the Master in Project Management, MPM program students learn to plan and execute complex projects by applying advanced project management skills like project risk management, project quality management, project schedule management, project cost management, project resource management, project procurement management, project scope management, project stakeholder management, project integration management and project leadership. Students learn multiple approaches to project management including Waterfall, Agile and Scrum methodologies.

About College of Integrative Sciences and Arts

The College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) prepares students to become master learners, interdisciplinarians, and solutions-makers ready to apply their knowledge and skills to serve their communities and the world. CISA offers majors and foundational courses across the sciences, math, humanities, and social sciences, with degrees in specialized fields such as technical communication, user experience, sustainable horticulture, natural-resource ecology, pre-veterinary medicine, and counseling psychology.

ASU Degree Pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.

Bridge Courses at Home University

PMG 501: Project Management Theory
PMG 502: The Thoughtful Project: Aligning Purpose with Approach
PMG 531: Leading Integrative Teams
PMG 532: Project and Program Assessment

Courses at ASU

Required Core (12 credit hours)
OGL 520: Organizational Leadership: Social Psychological Perspectives (3)
PMG 503: Impact Analysis and Sustainability in Project Management (3)
PMG 533: Stakeholder Engagement (3)
PMG 582: Developing the Plan in Project Management (3)
Interactive Learning (3 credit hours)
PMG 510: Interactive Learning: Scope, Schedule, and Cost Management (1)
PMG 511: Interactive Learning: Risk and Procurement Management (1)
PMG 512: Interactive Learning: Quality, Resource, and Communication Management (1)
Restricted Electives (3 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
PMG 593: Applied Project (3)

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in bridge courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.

Career Opportunities and Applicable Roles

Graduates are equipped to utilize advanced project management strategies to contribute to the creation and implementation of methodologies that fulfill organizational objectives, solve issues, and drive global change. They are ready for diverse roles in various sectors, including government, IT, nonprofit, business, and services. Positions include technical project managers, Agile specialists, senior project managers, and directors of project management.
Compliance Manager
Construction Manager
Cost Estimator
Project Manager
Information Technology Project Manager

Recruiting Companies

Amazon
Banner Health
Boeing
Intel
Starbucks

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate program diploma + official transcripts from every college or institution attended, including your current institution. Must submit original transcripts and English translated transcripts.

Minimum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 credit hours of their first bachelor’s degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 12 units of the postbaccalaureate transcript.

Proof of English proficiency: (TOEFL>100 iBT or IELTS>7.5, Pearson Test of English>68, Duolingo>105), or a passing score in the English for Graduate Admission online course through ASU Global Launch. All taken within the last two years from start date.

All applicants must submit:

  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Letter of intent
  • Professional resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Proof of English proficiency

All applicants must submit a written letter of intent that includes a detailed statement of purpose addressing how the program goals coincide with the student’s personal and professional objectives. The essay is evaluated on the basis of content, presentation and evidence of graduate-level writing ability (the limit is 500 words).
The professional resume or curriculum vitae are limited to two pages in length.
Applicants must submit two letters of reference that focus on the ability of the applicant to do academic work.

Online application fee $70 USD
Immersion application fee $115 USD
Graduate Enrollment Deposit (Immersion): $250 USD
*$150 of the deposit will be credited as a payment toward the first semester of tuition and fees when tuition charges are posted, $100 will be credited as an enrollment fee.

2024-25 Tuition and Fees

Enrollment Path Master of Project Management, MPM Credit Hours Completed at Institution Credit Hours Completed at ASU Estimated Duration Total Program Cost
Articulated Pathway (ASU Cintana Alliance) 12 21 1 year (2 semesters) F2F: ~$41,608 Online: ~$15,976
Direct ASU Enrollment - 33 1.5-2 years (3-4 semesters) F2F: ~$64,549 Online: ~$25,091

Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.

Note 2: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway based on 12 credits (Fall), 9 credits (Spring).

2024-25 Important Dates and Deadlines

Program Start Application Deadline Classes Begin Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January) November 1, 2024 January 13, 2025 January 25, 2025
Fall start (August) August 1, 2025 August 21, 2025 August 27, 2025
Spring start (January) November 1, 2025 January 12, 2026 January 25, 2026

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