
Master of ScienceProject Management
The Master of Science Program for Project Management at Harrisburg University offers traditional and agile project management programs that respond to local and global needs using online and face-to-face instructional methods.

Best MASTER’S IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
In a 2023 National Survey, HU’s Project Management Program Ranked 3rd in the nation. It is ranked better than Boston University, Georgetown, New York, and many more.
Student Thank You Note
“Professor, I am so glad I chose you for this class. You have constantly aimed at connecting with each of us at our individual industry involvement in regards to the class material. I am writing because yesterday’s class was very, very relevant to what I do and am grateful that I get to take some skills from the class to improve my involvement in the project am working on.”
Program Accreditation

Accredited by Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC)
The Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) is an independent academic accreditation body with policies, procedures, and standards for project, program, portfolio management and related programs at the bachelor’s, postgraduate and doctoral degree levels. HU’s M.S. program in Project Management is one of only 110 programs around the world to achieve this accreditation.

Registered Education Provider (REP®) through the Project Management Institute (PMI®)
Harrisburg University provides preparation for the nationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification. The PMP credential is recognized as the most important certification for project managers. It is globally acknowledged, in heavy demand, and highly sought after by corporations and individuals alike. A Project Management Professional designation demonstrates that a project manager has not only the experience but also the education to successfully lead and direct projects.
Program Goals
Graduates of the Project Management Program are able to:
- Demonstrate the applied knowledge and technical expertise in the management of a single project to meet stakeholder needs within constraints and aligned with traditional project management frameworks with industry standard artifacts;
- Demonstrate the applied knowledge and technical expertise in the management of a single team to meet stakeholder needs within constraints and aligned with agile project management frameworks with industry best practices;
- Demonstrate professional behavior by showing how successful project management will use stakeholder engagement, communication, leadership, and teamwork that is ethical, and culturally aware; and,
- Demonstrate strategic financial and organizational contextual awareness and insight by linking key stakeholder objectives to sustainable competitive strategies required to deliver value across operational functions using traditional and agile techniques.
Program Concentrations
- Agile Lean
- Biotechnology
- Human-Centered Interaction Design
- Individualized
Program Certificates
Project Management Certificate
This 18-semester hour program is designed for an individual with a goal of a certificate in Project Management and an industry certification from the Project Management Institute [either Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM)]. The certificate in Project Management program requires 18 semester hours in Project Management, a non-credit PMP preparation course, and the successful completion of the PMP exam or CAPM exam. A student may complete this program as a non-degree graduate student or as a Master of Science degree seeking student. The student has one year following the completion of the coursework to take the PMP exam.
Agile Lean Certificate
This 12-semester hour certificate program is designed for the student with a desire to understand the principles and practices of Agile Lean. The student will be provided with a thorough understanding and application of Agile Lean frameworks used in the project management and product development domains. Starting with an Agile Project Management with Scrum course, the certificate then expands to include an experiential course of applying Scrum to actual projects, conducting new product development with Agile Lean, and leading Agile Lean transformations in organizations. The certificate in Agile Lean requires 12 semester hours in Agile Lean and successfully complete (pass) one or more industry certifications (i.e., PSM I – Professional Scrum Master or PSPO – Professional Scrum Product Owner from Scrum.org., or similar certification). A student may complete this program as a non-degree graduate student or as a Master of Science degree-seeking student.
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Program Lead

Full Time Faculty
Instructor of Agile Methodologies & Project Management
Assistant Professor of Project Management
Instructor of Strategic Leadership & Management
Corporate Faculty
Associate Vice President of Continuous Improvement
Program Courses
Master of Science in Project Management program is a 36-semester hour program that consists of required core courses (18 semester hours), required project or thesis courses (6 semester hours), and electives from a wide range of management and technology courses (12 semester hours). The semester hour value of each course appears in parentheses ( ).
2022–2023 Academic Course Catalogs
Get information about core courses, electives and concentrations in our current academic course catalog.

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