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Online Project Management Programs at Ohio University

100% online coursework
Flexible Part-Time Schedule
Short 7-week semesters
GRE/GMAT not required

Become a Master of Project Management

Enhance your skillset and advance your career with a Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) or a Project Management Certificate from Ohio University. Choose one of these flexible online programs, and quickly earn a credential that will give you the expertise you need across industries to keep projects on schedule and on budget while meeting all the required specifications.

  • Earn a project management credential in less than one year
  • Tailored curriculum for your career field
  • Earn certificates with your MS degree
  • Financial Aid & Scholarships Available

Personalize Your Project Management Education


Master of Science in Project Management

  • 100% online
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Credit Hours: 30

Build the skills to advance your career with a Master of Science in Project Management. You will learn to keep projects on schedule and on budget.

Project Management Certificate

  • 100% online
  • Duration: 21 weeks
  • Credit Hours: 9

This online graduate certificate is made for working professionals who aspire to gain skills in project management, including time management and budgeting. 

94% of OHIO student survey participants across all online programs would recommend OHIO Online.

Online Learning Experience


No matter what your career goals are, Ohio University can help you get there. We offer a wide range of online graduate programs specifically for professionals who are ready for their next step. Complete focused courses and maintain your work and personal responsibilities by studying when and where it's convenient for you. As a student, you'll learn alongside fellow leaders and have access to the same expert faculty and leading-edge curriculum as you would on campus.

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About the Russ College of Engineering and Technology


Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology understands the need for custom-tailored programs. With a focus on soft skills, as well as practical expertise, students gain hands-on experiences necessary to get the jobs they want post-graduation. Above all, students learn that what they create today can change themselves—and society—forever.

Courses to Keep Your Career On Track

Within the online MSPM curriculum, you'll take both core courses and five required electives that will help you master concepts ranging from finance to healthcare management, sales and beyond. In addition, when you complete three courses in finance, healthcare management, data analytics or sales, you can graduate with a certificate in the respective discipline, as well as your MSPM degree. 

Top Sectors for Project Management Talent

Project managers will continue to be in demand, with an expected 2 million open roles available by 2030.1 As a result, Ohio University graduates can count on job security and advancement opportunities.

Top Sectors for Project Management

  1. Financial Services: graduates working as financial project managers can earn a median salary of $117,652 per year2
  2. Healthcare: project managers in this field can find opportunities offering a median salary of $101,5933
  3. Technology: In the IT field, project management talent can earn a median salary of $126,4304
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Financial Aid and Scholarships

OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S. News and World Report. We offer financial aid to all students who qualify – our FAFSA code is 003100.

In addition, alumni and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a scholarship of up to 15% through our incentive program for any of the included online graduate degree or certificate programs. Contact our admissions team for more details.

Support for Military-Affiliated Students

Ohio University is a Military Collegiate Purple Star Award® school and has been named one of the nation’s top Military Friendly® schools for over a decade. Our Veteran and Military Student Services Center provides access to programs and services specifically for military members and their families. In addition, student veterans and active military members are eligible to receive an incentive scholarship of up to 15% for eligible online graduate programs.

As an OHIO online student, you can earn credit for select military experience, training or previous college credit. To learn more about the military benefits available to you, contact us today.

It is not the intent of Ohio University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Sources


  1. Project Management Institute. "Global Project Management Job Trends 2023." Retrieved on August 8, 2024, from https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning/career-central/global-project-management-job-trends-2023.pdf.
  2. Salary.com. Finance Project Manager. Retrieved August 8, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/listing/finance-project-manager-salary.
  3. Salary.com. Healthcare Project Manager. Retrieved August 8, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/posting/healthcare-project-manager-salary.
  4. Salary.com. Project Manager, Technical. Retrieved August 8, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/listing/project-manager-technical-salary.