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Transition from Team Member to Program Manager

3 students working together on a table in RUCAs a student in our graduate program at UM-Dearborn, you’ll master the art of managing complex programs and projects. You’ll learn how to efficiently plan and organize resources so that programs and projects are completed on schedule, on budget, and with high-quality results. The program is ideal for professionals who want to enhance their ability to coordinate major projects, motivate and manage people, and achieve cost-effective outcomes.

You can take classes for the 30-credit master’s degree in person, online, or a combination of both. We schedule classes in the late afternoon and evening so they’re convenient for part-time students who work.

Where an MS in Program and Project Management Will Take You

Your degree will prepare you to excel as a program manager, a project director, or in any other leadership role involving project management. Jobs will be available at tech start-ups, major corporations, and everything in between. Sectors such as engineering, information technology, defense, health care, energy, transportation, manufacturing, government, and many others will welcome a person with your knowledge and skills.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$98,580 Median Salary

Project Management Specialists

Employment of project management specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 68,100 openings for project management specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$104,900 Median Salary

Construction Managers

Employment of construction managers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 38,700 openings for construction managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$169,510 Median Salary

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 46,900 openings for computer and information systems managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$165,370 Median Salary

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Employment of architectural and engineering managers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 13,600 openings for architectural and engineering managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$110,680 Median Salary

Medical and Health Services Managers

Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 54,700 openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Graduate Scholarships

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