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Restricted Electives (9 credit hours from the following list)
MTH 5051 Applied Discrete Mathematics
MTH 5102 Linear Algebra
MTH 5401 Applied Statistical Analysis
MTH 5412 Mathematical Statistics 2
ORP 5020 Theory of Stochastic Processes
ORP 5021 Queuing Theory
Computation/Computer Science Elective (3 credit hours from the following list)
CSE 5210 Formal Languages and Automata Theory
CSE 5211 Analysis of Algorithms
CSE 5290 Artificial Intelligence
CSE 5610 Computational Complexity
MTH 5301 Numerical Analysis
MTH 5305 Numerical Linear Algebra
MTH 5320 Neural Networks
ORP 5050 Discrete System Simulation
Free Electives (9 credit hours)
Nonthesis option: Three courses in areas of interest to the student as approved in the
student’s program plan.
Thesis option: At least one course plus up to six credit hours for a thesis. The thesis should
be an in-depth study of some topic and/or problem in operations research, subject to the
approval of the thesis committee.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (MS/PM)
(Code: 8357)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The applicant to the Master of Science in Project Management program must have a bachelor’s
degree; however, the degree need not be in business administration. Students who are
graduates from other fields, especially mathematics, science and engineering, are encouraged
to apply. Students with an undergraduate business degree or courses may be able to waive
up to 12 hours of the program prerequisites in the MS/PM program based on an evaluation
of their undergraduate academic transcripts. Prerequisite courses are required of a student
whose undergraduate major is outside the business area or who has not previously completed
the courses in these prerequisite areas. The exact number of needed prerequisite courses
depends on courses completed during the student’s undergraduate studies.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
may be required for admission evaluation purposes. General admission requirements and the
process for applying are discussed in Section 1 of this catalog. Individuals who do not meet
the stated requirements for regular admission may petition to take graduate courses for credit
as a continuing education applicant.
The goal of the Master of Science in Project Management is to prepare individual for advanced
leadership positions in the private, public and military sectors with specific skills and competencies
in project management and identified concentration areas.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The degree of Master of Science in Project Management is conferred upon students who
have successfully completed 33 credit hours of graduate course work plus other course
requirements as listed on the student’s approved graduate program plan. Students without
adequate undergraduate background will be required to complete all or part of the program
prerequisites. Students may choose elective courses from those listed below.
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