MPM Project Management at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Master of Project Management program, you learn to plan and execute complex projects by applying advanced project management models and methods, whether you are a recent graduate or a working professional. The program emphasizes scope, risk, quality, scheduling, cost, procurement, communication, stakeholder engagement and integration.

Faculty: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts | Department: School of Applied Professional Studies | Duration: 33 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

33 credit hours including the required applied project course (PMG 593) Required Core (24 credit hours) PMG 501 Project Management Theory (3) PMG 502 The Thoughtful Project: Aligning Purpose with Approach (3) PMG 503 Impact Analysis and Sustainability in Project Management (3) PMG 525 Tools and Techniques for Project Decision Making (3) PMG 526 Strategic Project Management (3) PMG 527 Advanced Holistic Project Management (3) PMG 532 Project and Program Assessment (3) PMG 533 Stakeholder Engagement (3) Restricted Electives (6 credit hours) HCI 542 Systems Thinking in a Complex Environment (3) OGL 552 Leading Diverse Teams (3) or PMG 531 Leading Integrative Teams (3) OGL 553 Intercultural Leadership (3) OGL 555 Leading Beyond Conflict (3) OGL 562 Resource Development in Organizations: A Multiple Capitals Approach (3) PMG 494 Topic: CAPM Exam Preparation Course (3) or PMG 598 Topic: CAPM Exam Preparation Course (3) PMG 584 Internship (3) SOS 509 Leading Sustainability Transitions (3) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) PMG 593 Applied Project (3) Additional Curriculum Information The PMG 584 Internship may be taken for a maximum of three credit hours.

Career pathways

Graduates have the expertise and knowledge needed for advanced positions as project managers and project leaders in a wide variety of public, private and nonprofit sectors. They are prepared for positions as project managers, portfolio managers, program managers, IT project managers, quality managers and general managers.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any area from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. 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 Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS, 105 on the Duolingo English test; or completion of the appropriate course through ASU Global Launch.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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