Main Campus2201 G Street, NWFunger Hall, Suite 415Washington, DC 20052

phone: 202.994.6145email: mspminfo@gwu.eduweb: business.gwu.edu/mspm

Project ManagementTraditional and Online Programs

action

Project Managers turn

strategyinto

Master of Science in

Distance Learning that Eliminates the DistanceAs a busy professional, your time is precious. The GWSB:DC MSPM online platform lets you work around your schedule through the use of video lectures, online dialogue and discussion with your faculty and peers, research projects, and more.

The MSPM degree may be completed entirely online, or you can create a course of study that combines both distance and on-campus learning. Our online and on-campus courses share the same professors, lectures, projects and assignments, and university resources.

The distance mode includes:COURSE CAPTURE: Campus lectures are recorded through advanced course capture technology and made available within three hours to all students via Black-board or iTunesU. Students can conveniently watch course lectures on their own time.

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS: Professors hold an optional but highly recommended live virtual class session each week, where students have the opportunity to interact with peers and professors.

BLACKBOARD: Tests, assignments, and communications are managed virtually through Blackboard for campus and distance courses.

CAMPUS VISITS: All students attend a mandatory orientation on campus at the beginning of the program, where they have a chance to meet their new peers. Students who complete the Capstone course in the distance mode return to campus for a residency at the end of the program.

LEARN MORE: digitalcommunity.gwu.edu/MSPM.php

Main Campus2201 G Street, NWFunger Hall, Suite 415Washington, DC 20052

phone: 202.994.6145email: mspminfo@gwu.eduweb: business.gwu.edu/mspm

Project ManagementTraditional and Online Programs

action

Project Managers turn

strategyinto

Master of Science in

Distance Learning that Eliminates the DistanceAs a busy professional, your time is precious. The GWSB:DC MSPM online platform lets you work around your schedule through the use of video lectures, online dialogue and discussion with your faculty and peers, research projects, and more.

The MSPM degree may be completed entirely online, or you can create a course of study that combines both distance and on-campus learning. Our online and on-campus courses share the same professors, lectures, projects and assignments, and university resources.

The distance mode includes:COURSE CAPTURE: Campus lectures are recorded through advanced course capture technology and made available within three hours to all students via Black-board or iTunesU. Students can conveniently watch course lectures on their own time.

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS: Professors hold an optional but highly recommended live virtual class session each week, where students have the opportunity to interact with peers and professors.

BLACKBOARD: Tests, assignments, and communications are managed virtually through Blackboard for campus and distance courses.

CAMPUS VISITS: All students attend a mandatory orientation on campus at the beginning of the program, where they have a chance to meet their new peers. Students who complete the Capstone course in the distance mode return to campus for a residency at the end of the program.

LEARN MORE: digitalcommunity.gwu.edu/MSPM.php

A highly specialized program applicable to all industries.The MSPM program has an innovative and unique curriculum with discipline-independent coursework. Courses immerse students in teamwork and team dynamics, helping them develop the skills to tackle complex projects and the savvy to synthesize diverse perspectives.

GLOBAL PMI STANDARDS: Our program is consistent with, but not limited to, the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK standards. Students study planning, scheduling, risk management, and cost estimation, and learn project portfolio management and executive decision making.

WORLD-CLASS FACULTY: Housed in GWSB’s Decision Sciences Department, the program is taught by faculty with deep expertise in using advanced analytical and empirical methods to solve problems and make sound decisions.

DURATION:Students typically complete degree

requirements in the following time frames:

Part-time: 30-48 monthsFull-time: 18-24 months

Whether you’re managing a $10,000 project or a billion dollar program, it means coordinating, communicating, scheduling, and maintaining focus.

You need to have the unique ability to do both: get into the nuts and bolts as well as step back to take a macro view.

The Master of Science in Project Management program at the George Washington University School of Business blends the study of advanced project management techniques with general management principles.

The innovative, ethics-infused curriculum balances real-world practice and academic theory, developing the skills managers need to integrate complex projects, motivate people, and achieve cost-effective results.

Learn on campus in Washington, D.C., or wherever it’s convenient for you. We recognized early on that most MSPM students are in the workforce and often unable to attend classes at our Washington, D.C., campus. We offer courses in the evenings to help students who live and work nearby. But for more than 15 years we’ve also been bringing the MSPM program to students through our distance learning option. This means you can pursue this degree from virtually any location in the country or around the world. You can also do it on a full or part-time basis.

This is where

leaderslearn to manage

PROJECTSCOMPLEX

TEAMSand even trickier

Curriculum OverviewCourse # Course Name Credits

Stage 1: FOUNDATION 6.0

DNSC 6261 Introduction to Project Management 3.0

DNSC 6202 Statistics for Managers 3.0

Stage 2: CORE PROJECT MANAGEMENT & DECISION SCIENCES 10.5

DNSC 6251 Optimization Models for Decision Making 1.5

DNSC 6252 Risk Analysis for Decision Making 1.5

DNSC 6254 Risk Management 1.5

DNSC 6257 Cost Estimation & Control 1.5

DNSC 6267 Planning & Scheduling 3.0

DNSC 6259 Project Portfolio Management 1.5

Stage 3: ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE APPLICATION 3.0

DNSC 6262 Directed Computational Project Management 3.0

Phase A: MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES & ELECTIVES 13.5

DNSC 6247 Organization, Management & Leadership 3.0

DNSC 6250 Project Management Finance 3.0

DNSC 6258 Executive Decision Making 1.5

Decision Sciences Elective 3.0

General Elective 3.0

Stage 4: CAPSTONE 3.0

DNSC 6269 Project Management Application 3.0

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 36.0

Since enrolling in the MSPM program, my

career has benefited greatly. Since that time,

I was promoted to a Sr. Project Manager and now to the Manager of our Project Management Office.

GWU’s MSPM program, and its focus on the quantitative aspects of project

management, has truly positioned me for the requirements of my new position.

KATHI PHILLIPS, PMP®IT PMO Branch Chief, Information Technology

Army & Air Force Exchange Service

MSPM Student, Class of 2013

Proctor & GambleHewlett Packard

UPSBearing Point

IntelProctor & Gamble

BMWMicrosoft

Delta Air Lines

MSPM Student & Alumni Employers: 2012 Incoming Class:Employment by Sector

U.S. Department of StateU.S. Chamber of Commerce

GE CapitalPricewaterhouseCoopers

The World BankU.S. Armed Forces

BoeingSprint

CIA

10%

11%

14%

16%

19%

30%

DEFENSE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING

FEDERAL GOV’T

FINANCE

OTHER

Our students reflect the universal need for skilled project management—they represent a wide variety of professions and

educational backgrounds, and come to GWSB from all over the world.

For more information, detailed course descriptions, or to apply, visit: business.gwu.edu/mspm.

RIGOROUS PROJECTS

EXPERIENCE

BEFORE

& real-world

you graduate

The defense of the Capstone course work proved to be the

best application of project management principles I have

experienced in my career.HOMAYOUN (NOMI) NOURI, PMP®

MSPM Student, Class of 2013

MSPM Capstone Projects

The Capstone experience prepares you to step into your particular field armed with pragmatic skills and applied experience.

Whether you’re an on-campus or distance learner, the Capstone course—Project Management Applications—immerses you in realistic situations where your entire course of study will be brought to bear.

Students complete three major team and individual Capstone requirements:

• Creationofanactual project management handbook

• Case study analysis of a “failed” project

• Best practices comparison

Previous students have produced handbooks for managing U.N.-assisted elections, launching renewable energy ventures, and establishing a School of Project Management. Distance learning students present their final work during an intensive, one-week residency at the end of the semester before graduation.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:On-Campus & Distance Programs:Fall Semester: June 30

Spring Semester: November 15

Applicant requirements include:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

• Strong academic performance

• Minimum of three years of professional, full-time work experience

• GMAT or GRE exam (waivers may apply)

• Demonstrated professional interest in project management

• Three letters of recommendation

Founded in 1996, the MSPM program at the George Washington University School of Business is one of the oldest project management-specific master’s degree programs in the world.

An MSPM from GWSB offers students unparalleled benefits such as:

• Top-notch dedicated faculty with industry experience in astrophysics, engineering, IT, and more

• A challenging curriculum that goes beyond the PMBOK and exposes students to international methodologies, decision sciences, advanced project management applications, and management

• Talented, executive-level students and very successful graduates

• Access to all of the resources of GWSB, including its strong reputation in

government and industry, large alumni network, and active career center

• Proximity to government and industry institutions like the World Bank, U.S. State Department, International Monetary Fund, and many other influential organizations

A highly specialized program applicable to all industries.The MSPM program has an innovative and unique curriculum with discipline-independent coursework. Courses immerse students in teamwork and team dynamics, helping them develop the skills to tackle complex projects and the savvy to synthesize diverse perspectives.

GLOBAL PMI STANDARDS: Our program is consistent with, but not limited to, the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK standards. Students study planning, scheduling, risk management, and cost estimation, and learn project portfolio management and executive decision making.

WORLD-CLASS FACULTY: Housed in GWSB’s Decision Sciences Department, the program is taught by faculty with deep expertise in using advanced analytical and empirical methods to solve problems and make sound decisions.

DURATION:Students typically complete degree

requirements in the following time frames:

Part-time: 30-48 monthsFull-time: 18-24 months

Whether you’re managing a $10,000 project or a billion dollar program, it means coordinating, communicating, scheduling, and maintaining focus.

You need to have the unique ability to do both: get into the nuts and bolts as well as step back to take a macro view.

The Master of Science in Project Management program at the George Washington University School of Business blends the study of advanced project management techniques with general management principles.

The innovative, ethics-infused curriculum balances real-world practice and academic theory, developing the skills managers need to integrate complex projects, motivate people, and achieve cost-effective results.

Learn on campus in Washington, D.C., or wherever it’s convenient for you. We recognized early on that most MSPM students are in the workforce and often unable to attend classes at our Washington, D.C., campus. We offer courses in the evenings to help students who live and work nearby. But for more than 15 years we’ve also been bringing the MSPM program to students through our distance learning option. This means you can pursue this degree from virtually any location in the country or around the world. You can also do it on a full or part-time basis.

This is where

leaderslearn to manage

PROJECTSCOMPLEX

TEAMSand even trickier

Curriculum OverviewCourse # Course Name Credits

Stage 1: FOUNDATION 6.0

DNSC 6261 Introduction to Project Management 3.0

DNSC 6202 Statistics for Managers 3.0

Stage 2: CORE PROJECT MANAGEMENT & DECISION SCIENCES 10.5

DNSC 6251 Optimization Models for Decision Making 1.5

DNSC 6252 Risk Analysis for Decision Making 1.5

DNSC 6254 Risk Management 1.5

DNSC 6257 Cost Estimation & Control 1.5

DNSC 6267 Planning & Scheduling 3.0

DNSC 6259 Project Portfolio Management 1.5

Stage 3: ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE APPLICATION 3.0

DNSC 6262 Directed Computational Project Management 3.0

Phase A: MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES & ELECTIVES 13.5

DNSC 6247 Organization, Management & Leadership 3.0

DNSC 6250 Project Management Finance 3.0

DNSC 6258 Executive Decision Making 1.5

Decision Sciences Elective 3.0

General Elective 3.0

Stage 4: CAPSTONE 3.0

DNSC 6269 Project Management Application 3.0

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 36.0

Since enrolling in the MSPM program, my

career has benefited greatly. Since that time,

I was promoted to a Sr. Project Manager and now to the Manager of our Project Management Office.

GWU’s MSPM program, and its focus on the quantitative aspects of project

management, has truly positioned me for the requirements of my new position.

KATHI PHILLIPS, PMP®IT PMO Branch Chief, Information Technology

Army & Air Force Exchange Service

MSPM Student, Class of 2013

Proctor & GambleHewlett Packard

UPSBearing Point

IntelProctor & Gamble

BMWMicrosoft

Delta Air Lines

MSPM Student & Alumni Employers: 2012 Incoming Class:Employment by Sector

U.S. Department of StateU.S. Chamber of Commerce

GE CapitalPricewaterhouseCoopers

The World BankU.S. Armed Forces

BoeingSprint

CIA

10%

11%

14%

16%

19%

30%

DEFENSE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING

FEDERAL GOV’T

FINANCE

OTHER

Our students reflect the universal need for skilled project management—they represent a wide variety of professions and

educational backgrounds, and come to GWSB from all over the world.

For more information, detailed course descriptions, or to apply, visit: business.gwu.edu/mspm.

RIGOROUS PROJECTS

EXPERIENCE

BEFORE

& real-world

you graduate

The defense of the Capstone course work proved to be the

best application of project management principles I have

experienced in my career.HOMAYOUN (NOMI) NOURI, PMP®

MSPM Student, Class of 2013

MSPM Capstone Projects

The Capstone experience prepares you to step into your particular field armed with pragmatic skills and applied experience.

Whether you’re an on-campus or distance learner, the Capstone course—Project Management Applications—immerses you in realistic situations where your entire course of study will be brought to bear.

Students complete three major team and individual Capstone requirements:

• Creationofanactual project management handbook

• Case study analysis of a “failed” project

• Best practices comparison

Previous students have produced handbooks for managing U.N.-assisted elections, launching renewable energy ventures, and establishing a School of Project Management. Distance learning students present their final work during an intensive, one-week residency at the end of the semester before graduation.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:On-Campus & Distance Programs:Fall Semester: June 30

Spring Semester: November 15

Applicant requirements include:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

• Strong academic performance

• Minimum of three years of professional, full-time work experience

• GMAT or GRE exam (waivers may apply)

• Demonstrated professional interest in project management

• Three letters of recommendation

Founded in 1996, the MSPM program at the George Washington University School of Business is one of the oldest project management-specific master’s degree programs in the world.

An MSPM from GWSB offers students unparalleled benefits such as:

• Top-notch dedicated faculty with industry experience in astrophysics, engineering, IT, and more

• A challenging curriculum that goes beyond the PMBOK and exposes students to international methodologies, decision sciences, advanced project management applications, and management

• Talented, executive-level students and very successful graduates

• Access to all of the resources of GWSB, including its strong reputation in

government and industry, large alumni network, and active career center

• Proximity to government and industry institutions like the World Bank, U.S. State Department, International Monetary Fund, and many other influential organizations

Main Campus2201 G Street, NWFunger Hall, Suite 415Washington, DC 20052

phone: 202.994.6145email: mspminfo@gwu.eduweb: business.gwu.edu/mspm

Project ManagementTraditional and Online Programs

action

Project Managers turn

strategyinto

Master of Science in

Distance Learning that Eliminates the DistanceAs a busy professional, your time is precious. The GWSB:DC MSPM online platform lets you work around your schedule through the use of video lectures, online dialogue and discussion with your faculty and peers, research projects, and more.

The MSPM degree may be completed entirely online, or you can create a course of study that combines both distance and on-campus learning. Our online and on-campus courses share the same professors, lectures, projects and assignments, and university resources.

The distance mode includes:COURSE CAPTURE: Campus lectures are recorded through advanced course capture technology and made available within three hours to all students via Black-board or iTunesU. Students can conveniently watch course lectures on their own time.

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS: Professors hold an optional but highly recommended live virtual class session each week, where students have the opportunity to interact with peers and professors.

BLACKBOARD: Tests, assignments, and communications are managed virtually through Blackboard for campus and distance courses.

CAMPUS VISITS: All students attend a mandatory orientation on campus at the beginning of the program, where they have a chance to meet their new peers. Students who complete the Capstone course in the distance mode return to campus for a residency at the end of the program.

LEARN MORE: digitalcommunity.gwu.edu/MSPM.php

Main Campus2201 G Street, NWFunger Hall, Suite 415Washington, DC 20052

phone: 202.994.6145email: mspminfo@gwu.eduweb: business.gwu.edu/mspm

Project ManagementTraditional and Online Programs

action

Project Managers turn

strategyinto

Master of Science in

Distance Learning that Eliminates the DistanceAs a busy professional, your time is precious. The GWSB:DC MSPM online platform lets you work around your schedule through the use of video lectures, online dialogue and discussion with your faculty and peers, research projects, and more.

The MSPM degree may be completed entirely online, or you can create a course of study that combines both distance and on-campus learning. Our online and on-campus courses share the same professors, lectures, projects and assignments, and university resources.

The distance mode includes:COURSE CAPTURE: Campus lectures are recorded through advanced course capture technology and made available within three hours to all students via Black-board or iTunesU. Students can conveniently watch course lectures on their own time.

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS: Professors hold an optional but highly recommended live virtual class session each week, where students have the opportunity to interact with peers and professors.

BLACKBOARD: Tests, assignments, and communications are managed virtually through Blackboard for campus and distance courses.

CAMPUS VISITS: All students attend a mandatory orientation on campus at the beginning of the program, where they have a chance to meet their new peers. Students who complete the Capstone course in the distance mode return to campus for a residency at the end of the program.

LEARN MORE: digitalcommunity.gwu.edu/MSPM.php