MS in Project Management in USA, Golden Gate University

Master of Science in Project Management

Learn technical project management skills; strategic business management skills and leadership skills. Golden Gate University's Masters in Project Management (MS PM) is designed to help you find the right balance between the three. If you are looking to build a career in IT project management to run and deliver efficient projects, this program is for you.

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Ranked Among Top 10%

Schools in the US by College Factual
Ranked #1

for Working Professionals by Washington Monthly
18 Months

Recommended 12-15 hrs/week
Oct 1, 2022

Start Date
Save upto 23 Lakhs

in degree cost
120 + Years

of Educational Legacy
Upto 36 Motnhs of OPT

Eligible

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Accreditations

Note that GGU is a member of AALS, not accredited.

About the Program

Live Sessions with Golden Gate University Faculty

Interact with Golden Gate University Faculty many of whom are practicing professionals in the silicon valley, delivered in a live-interactive format over weekend masterclasses.

Learn from Leading Practitioners

Get exclusive access to silicon valley based professionals and experts in the field.

Study Abroad

Engage in interactive networking sessions with experienced professional from your batch for effective peer to peer learning or complete your degree in the San Francisco, USA.

Overview

Key Highlights

Designed for working professionals
Golden Gate University alumni status
WES approved
24x7 learner support
Live & interactive faculty, alumni, and domain specific sessions
Upto 70% Scholarship on online component for 5000 students
Eligible to apply for upto 36-month STEM OPT after graduation
End to End application and US visa support

“Through our association with Golden Gate University, San Francisco, upGrad endeavours to facilitate continuing education for working professionals throughout their careers. The pedagogy, program structure and delivery of these programs from the innovation capital of the world is our key differentiator.”

- Phlagun Kompalli - Co-founder, upGrad

Syllabus

Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases, and projects.

Top Subjects You Will Learn

Introduction to project management, Agile Management for project management, Project Governance: Program & Portfolio Management, Project Risk Management, Advanced Concepts: Project Planning & Control
Job Opportunities

Machine learning engineer, Data architect, Chief technology officer, Project manager.
Target Audience

IT/Technology Professionals looking to transition to Project Management Roles and Business & Project Managers looking to learn the latest Project Management Tools and Techniques.
Minimum Eligibility

For Online Program
• Three or Four Years toward bachelor’s degree with 52% or above marks are eligible to apply. The bachelor's awarding university must be NAAC A or A+
For Transfer to on-campus
• The applicant must complete four modules of an online program with 3 or above CGPA
• English Proficiency Requirement TOEFL (iBT) >/=79, or IELTS >/= 6.5, or PTE >/= 57, or Duolingo >/= 100

Master of Science in Project Management from Golden Gate University, San Francisco

On successful completion of the program, you become a part of a 120+ year education heritage as you receive a Master of Science in Project Management degree from the #1 Ranked University for Working Professionals

A degree from a pioneering university based in the innovation capital of the world.
GGU alumni status.
Join an alumni network of 70,000+ CXOs from global companies, NASA Astronauts, Mayors, and Entrepreneurs.

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*This image is only a sample signifying that you are eligible to receive a degree from Golden Gate University on successful completion of the course. Please contact the admissions team to know more.

Instructors

Hellen Yelluas

Adjunct Professor

Bhanu Viswanadha

Adjunct Professor

Marie Spark

Project Management Program Director & Lecturer

Ross Millerick

Director IT Management and Lecturer

Anthony Assi

Adjunct Faculty

Satish Subramanian

Adjunct Professor

Ronald Gerola

Adjunct Professor

Homer Johnstone

Distinguished Adjunct Professor

Tamara Blake

Adjunct Professor

Introduction to Project Management (online)
- 3 Credits
Agile Management for Project Managers (online)
- 3 Credits
Project Governance: Program & Portfolio Management (online)
- 3 Credits
Project Risk Management (online)
- 3 Credits
Advanced Concepts: Project Planning & Control (on-Campus)
- 3 Credits
IT Management & Digital Transformation in the Business Enterprise (on-Campus)
- 3 Credits
Software Engineering Leadership (on-Campus)
- 3 Credits
Managing Data Structures (on-Campus)
- 3 Credits
Securing the Technology Infrastructure (on-Campus)
- 3 Credits
Capstone/Simulation (on-Campus)
- 3 Credits

50+

TA Sessions
1

Capstone Project
1

HBR Simulation
50+

Live sessions
10+

Projects
30

Credits

The upGrad Advantage

Career Services
Learning Support
Doubt Resolution

Access to upGrad’s Career portal
1:1 Mentorship Sessions
Access to 300+ job openings
Resume building tools
Industry specific interview preparation
Just in time interviews
Industry Mentors
- Receive unparalleled guidance from industry mentors, teaching assistants and graders
- Receive one-on-one feedback on submissions and personalised feedback on improvement
Student Support
- Student Support available all day for your convenience (24*7)
- For urgent queries, use the Call Back option on the platform.
Q&A Forum
- Timely doubt resolution by industry experts and peers.
- 100% expert verified responses to ensure quality learning.
Expert Feedback
- Personalised expert feedback on assignments and projects
- Regular live sessions by experts to clarify concept-related doubts

Global Leadership Scholarships Offered by Golden Gate University and upGrad

Brent White

Provost and VP of Academic Affairs, GGU

"Our association with upGrad cements GGU’s vision of enabling high quality education for working professionals who aspire to do more than their day-to-day jobs. We’re eager to welcome learners from across the world to learn through online & hybrid channels and be a part of our heritage to become the leaders of tomorrow. With this partnership, we aim to create an impact in the lives of students with the availability of scholarships."

Ronnie Screvwala

Chairperson and co-Founder, upGrad

The scholarship scheme is aimed at skilling motivated individuals with industry-relevant knowledge to make the core Demographic employable. Today, not more than 30 million Indians are engaged in higher studies as the majority of them start working early in their career and hence online + hybrid education is the real answer.

70%

Scholarships on Program Fee

5000

Students to be Offered scholarships

$100 Million

Scholarships by GGU and upGrad

Screening

Based on Merit

Admission Process

There are 4 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed below:

Step 1: Complete Application

Complete your application and submit the required details. The Admissions Committee will then review your application - which include your work experience & educational background.

Step 2: Apply for the scholarship

Submit your Statement of Purpose to join a GGU program.

Step 3: Get Shortlisted & Receive the Offer Letter

Upon qualifying, an Offer Letter will be sent to you confirming your admission to the course.

Step 4: Block Your Seat

Block your seat with an initial payment of INR 25,000 to enroll into the Programme. Begin your leadership journey.

Program Fee

USD 32,700

($1,090 Cost per credit * 30 Credits)

Upto 70% Scholarship on online component for 5000 students
Indicative living cost per annum - USD 20,000

Why Golden Gate University?

Rigorous cutting-edge curriculum ranked #1 across USA for Working Professionals
Silicon Valley Based Professional Coaching
Networking Opportunities with 70,000+ Alumni & Leading Industry Experts
120+ Years of Legacy
Degree from Golden Gate University, San Francisco

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