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Become a master of leading-edge project management across industries

Acquire in-demand knowledge and skills

Gain the powerful project management skills that will make you an asset to any organization. Our focus on technical knowledge and leadership skills aligns with PMI best practices and provides multiple project management methodologies, including Agile, Lean, Predictive, and Hybrid models. Enter the job market with a skill set valued by companies in virtually every industry.

Learn from experts

Your professional success is a priority, and our faculty practitioners are accomplished instructors and experienced project managers. They share firsthand industry knowledge to close the gap between your academic learning and practical skill-building while providing internship guidance and networking opportunities.

Join your cohort and connect

As an MSPM candidate, you are part of a cohort of like-minded peers who provide ongoing support as you progress to your degree. Enjoy small classes, engage in exciting project collaborations, and build a network of faculty mentors and fellow students that will serve you long after graduation.

STEM-Designated Program

International students who graduate with a STEM degree may be eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months on Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Skills for Success

In today’s face paced world, project managers need unique abilities that go beyond project management. The MSPM program prepares student to achieve these in demand professional skills.

Emotional intelligence

The ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions, as well as those of others.

Communication

Clear and effective communication is essential for keeping stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

Leadership

Inspire and motivate team members to achieve project goals.

Problem-solving

Identify and solve problems quickly and effectively.

Time management

Manage time effectively to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Risk management

The ability to identify and manage risks is essential for minimizing project disruptions and ensuring project success.

Adaptability

Adapt to changing circumstances and adjust project plans as needed.

Mission Statement

The Clark Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) program provides a comprehensive and rigorous project management education that prepares our students to lead successful projects in a variety of industries. Faculty are committed to developing ethical and socially responsible project managers who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to deliver value to stakeholders. Our program is aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards and best practices and based on experiential learning. Our main focus is to continuously improve our curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the project management profession as endorsed by the PMI.

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Learn from Professor Brian LeBlanc, a Leader in Lean Project Management

Professor LeBlanc is a successful entrepreneur and corporate leader, currently working for an industry leading financial services firm, with a passion for building highly productive teams and processes. He is renowned as a strategic problem solver.

Review Professor LeBlanc’s latest video where he discusses the concept of “The Startup Mod.”

Greatness in project management is built upon a depth of experience. Clark's unique program delivers PM techniques and in-demand business skills required by an increasingly complex business ecosystem.
—Brian LeBlanc

Professor of Practice

Foundational Courses

MSPM 3840 Project Management Fundamentals

(aligned with most current PMBOK edition)
This course focuses on project management fundamentals based on the most current version Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). The course covers essential concepts, principles, and best practices in project management, and Agile, Predictive and Hybrid methodologies.

MSPM 3840 Project Management Fundamentals

(aligned with most current PMBOK edition)
This course focuses on project management fundamentals based on the most current version Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). The course covers essential concepts, principles, and best practices in project management, and Agile, Predictive and Hybrid methodologies.

MSPM 3840 Project Management Fundamentals

(aligned with most current PMBOK edition)
This course focuses on project management fundamentals based on the most current version Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). The course covers essential concepts, principles, and best practices in project management, and Agile, Predictive and Hybrid methodologies.

MSPM 3460 Agile Project Delivery

This foundational level course introduces Agile methodologies and their application in project management. Agile has become a cornerstone of modern project management, particularly in software development, and its principles and practices are increasingly adopted across various industries. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead and manage Agile projects. The course includes an overview of Agile principles and values, including the Agile Manifesto and its 12 principles. Students will learn about the various Agile frameworks, and  also explore the roles and responsibilities of Agile team members. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of collaboration, communication, and self-organization within Agile teams.

MSPM 3460 Agile Project Delivery

This foundational level course introduces Agile methodologies and their application in project management. Agile has become a cornerstone of modern project management, particularly in software development, and its principles and practices are increasingly adopted across various industries. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead and manage Agile projects. The course includes an overview of Agile principles and values, including the Agile Manifesto and its 12 principles. Students will learn about the various Agile frameworks, and  also explore the roles and responsibilities of Agile team members. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of collaboration, communication, and self-organization within Agile teams.

MSPM 3460 Agile Project Delivery

This foundational level course introduces Agile methodologies and their application in project management. Agile has become a cornerstone of modern project management, particularly in software development, and its principles and practices are increasingly adopted across various industries. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead and manage Agile projects. The course includes an overview of Agile principles and values, including the Agile Manifesto and its 12 principles. Students will learn about the various Agile frameworks, and  also explore the roles and responsibilities of Agile team members. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of collaboration, communication, and self-organization within Agile teams.

MSPM 3850 Project Leadership and Organization

This course provides students with knowledge and skills for managing project teams, demonstrating project leadership, creating project communications, and executing stakeholder engagement. Students will learn theoretical and applied skills in planning, distributing, and managing project communication; identifying and engaging stakeholders; analyzing and interpreting project organization and context; and applying best practices in project team management.

MSPM 3850 Project Leadership and Organization

This course provides students with knowledge and skills for managing project teams, demonstrating project leadership, creating project communications, and executing stakeholder engagement. Students will learn theoretical and applied skills in planning, distributing, and managing project communication; identifying and engaging stakeholders; analyzing and interpreting project organization and context; and applying best practices in project team management.

MSPM 3850 Project Leadership and Organization

This course provides students with knowledge and skills for managing project teams, demonstrating project leadership, creating project communications, and executing stakeholder engagement. Students will learn theoretical and applied skills in planning, distributing, and managing project communication; identifying and engaging stakeholders; analyzing and interpreting project organization and context; and applying best practices in project team management.

Advanced Level Courses

MSPM 3770 Project and Portfolio Economics Financial and Procurement

This course focuses on project economics, financial management, and procurement principles and practices, and equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage projects in various industries and sectors. Students will be exposed to the principles of project economics, including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, and feasibility analysis. The financial viability of projects and strategies to make informed decisions based on economic considerations will be covered. Students will also learn financial management techniques, including project planning, budgeting, and control.  The course further explores the role of procurement in project management and its impact on project economics:  procurement strategies, contract management, and legal and ethical considerations in project procurement.

MSPM 3770 Project and Portfolio Economics Financial and Procurement

This course focuses on project economics, financial management, and procurement principles and practices, and equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage projects in various industries and sectors. Students will be exposed to the principles of project economics, including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, and feasibility analysis. The financial viability of projects and strategies to make informed decisions based on economic considerations will be covered. Students will also learn financial management techniques, including project planning, budgeting, and control.  The course further explores the role of procurement in project management and its impact on project economics:  procurement strategies, contract management, and legal and ethical considerations in project procurement.

MSPM 3770 Project and Portfolio Economics Financial and Procurement

This course focuses on project economics, financial management, and procurement principles and practices, and equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage projects in various industries and sectors. Students will be exposed to the principles of project economics, including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, and feasibility analysis. The financial viability of projects and strategies to make informed decisions based on economic considerations will be covered. Students will also learn financial management techniques, including project planning, budgeting, and control.  The course further explores the role of procurement in project management and its impact on project economics:  procurement strategies, contract management, and legal and ethical considerations in project procurement.

MSPM 3580 Project Risk, Quality and Change Management

Assessing risk, managing quality, and effectively managing change are three of the critical success factors of any project. Through a series of readings, case studies, and lectures, this course will introduce methodologies for each area and illustrate how they collectively affect the ultimate success of any project.

MSPM 3580 Project Risk, Quality and Change Management

Assessing risk, managing quality, and effectively managing change are three of the critical success factors of any project. Through a series of readings, case studies, and lectures, this course will introduce methodologies for each area and illustrate how they collectively affect the ultimate success of any project.

MSPM 3580 Project Risk, Quality and Change Management

Assessing risk, managing quality, and effectively managing change are three of the critical success factors of any project. Through a series of readings, case studies, and lectures, this course will introduce methodologies for each area and illustrate how they collectively affect the ultimate success of any project.

MSPM 3851 Project Communication and Stakeholder Management

The focus of this course is to develop project managers to be effective communicators and critical listeners. Students will investigate various approaches of effective communication techniques and learn transformative presentation skills. Through applied learning assignments, students will examine best practices for communicating and influencing key stakeholders at all levels and during all phases of a project.

MSPM 3851 Project Communication and Stakeholder Management

The focus of this course is to develop project managers to be effective communicators and critical listeners. Students will investigate various approaches of effective communication techniques and learn transformative presentation skills. Through applied learning assignments, students will examine best practices for communicating and influencing key stakeholders at all levels and during all phases of a project.

MSPM 3851 Project Communication and Stakeholder Management

The focus of this course is to develop project managers to be effective communicators and critical listeners. Students will investigate various approaches of effective communication techniques and learn transformative presentation skills. Through applied learning assignments, students will examine best practices for communicating and influencing key stakeholders at all levels and during all phases of a project.

MSPM 3855 Project Scheduling

This course provides a deep dive into the principles and practices of project scheduling, with a focus on the process of scheduling and its importance in Project Management and Project Portfolio Management.  Students will develop skills in resource allocation, time tracking and workflow.  The course will also examine meeting hygiene and artifact documentation for all project methodologies: Predictive, Agile and Hybrid. A heavy emphasis will be placed on the impact of constraints and assumptions in the scheduling process to achieve schedule optimization. Techniques for dealing with scheduling changes will also be presented.  Scheduling tools, e.g., Primavera Jira, Trello, Tableau, Microsoft Projects, will be introduced.

MSPM 3855 Project Scheduling

This course provides a deep dive into the principles and practices of project scheduling, with a focus on the process of scheduling and its importance in Project Management and Project Portfolio Management.  Students will develop skills in resource allocation, time tracking and workflow.  The course will also examine meeting hygiene and artifact documentation for all project methodologies: Predictive, Agile and Hybrid. A heavy emphasis will be placed on the impact of constraints and assumptions in the scheduling process to achieve schedule optimization. Techniques for dealing with scheduling changes will also be presented.  Scheduling tools, e.g., Primavera Jira, Trello, Tableau, Microsoft Projects, will be introduced.

MSPM 3855 Project Scheduling

This course provides a deep dive into the principles and practices of project scheduling, with a focus on the process of scheduling and its importance in Project Management and Project Portfolio Management.  Students will develop skills in resource allocation, time tracking and workflow.  The course will also examine meeting hygiene and artifact documentation for all project methodologies: Predictive, Agile and Hybrid. A heavy emphasis will be placed on the impact of constraints and assumptions in the scheduling process to achieve schedule optimization. Techniques for dealing with scheduling changes will also be presented.  Scheduling tools, e.g., Primavera Jira, Trello, Tableau, Microsoft Projects, will be introduced.

Mastery Level Courses

MSPM 3680 Program and Portfolio Management

Organizations in all industries often manage large strategic projects within or as part of a Program Management Office (PMO) structure or a dedicated portfolio organization. Students will learn the difference between managing projects within both program and portfolio management structures. This course, through a combination of lecture, discussion, case studies, and practical exercises, engages students in examining strategies organizations use to prioritize and manage a portfolio of complex and often geographically distributed projects.

MSPM 3680 Program and Portfolio Management

Organizations in all industries often manage large strategic projects within or as part of a Program Management Office (PMO) structure or a dedicated portfolio organization. Students will learn the difference between managing projects within both program and portfolio management structures. This course, through a combination of lecture, discussion, case studies, and practical exercises, engages students in examining strategies organizations use to prioritize and manage a portfolio of complex and often geographically distributed projects.

MSPM 3680 Program and Portfolio Management

Organizations in all industries often manage large strategic projects within or as part of a Program Management Office (PMO) structure or a dedicated portfolio organization. Students will learn the difference between managing projects within both program and portfolio management structures. This course, through a combination of lecture, discussion, case studies, and practical exercises, engages students in examining strategies organizations use to prioritize and manage a portfolio of complex and often geographically distributed projects.

MSPM 3790 Managing Troubled Projects

Projects may start without formal management, or project managers may be called on to rescue troubled projects. Regardless of the circumstances.  at some point in their career project managers will be responsible for “finding a path forward”. This course, through a mix of case study analysis, lecture and classroom discussion will provide students with the skills necessary to be successful.

MSPM 3790 Managing Troubled Projects

Projects may start without formal management, or project managers may be called on to rescue troubled projects. Regardless of the circumstances.  at some point in their career project managers will be responsible for “finding a path forward”. This course, through a mix of case study analysis, lecture and classroom discussion will provide students with the skills necessary to be successful.

MSPM 3790 Managing Troubled Projects

Projects may start without formal management, or project managers may be called on to rescue troubled projects. Regardless of the circumstances.  at some point in their career project managers will be responsible for “finding a path forward”. This course, through a mix of case study analysis, lecture and classroom discussion will provide students with the skills necessary to be successful.

MSPM 3999 Capstone

MSPM 3999 integrates the course work of the MS Project Management degree program into a comprehensive application. Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students address an actual challenge faced by an organization or a department within an organization. Students study the issues, review industry trends, research the depth of the issue, and analyze the data to make a series of recommendations to key stakeholders.  The course culminates in a formal written and oral presentation at the end of the semester.

MSPM 3999 Capstone

MSPM 3999 integrates the course work of the MS Project Management degree program into a comprehensive application. Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students address an actual challenge faced by an organization or a department within an organization. Students study the issues, review industry trends, research the depth of the issue, and analyze the data to make a series of recommendations to key stakeholders.  The course culminates in a formal written and oral presentation at the end of the semester.

MSPM 3999 Capstone

MSPM 3999 integrates the course work of the MS Project Management degree program into a comprehensive application. Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students address an actual challenge faced by an organization or a department within an organization. Students study the issues, review industry trends, research the depth of the issue, and analyze the data to make a series of recommendations to key stakeholders.  The course culminates in a formal written and oral presentation at the end of the semester.

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