Project and Program Management Online Master's Degree

Develop the technical, strategic and leadership skills needed to deliver results on time, on budget and aligned with organizational goals by earning your Master of Science (MS) in Program and Project Management degree from Brandeis Online. 

Program Snapshot

Manage Projects That Improve Results From Development to Deployment

Successful projects don’t happen by accident. They require clear timelines, coordinated teams and consistent oversight to move work forward and meet intended goals. Project and program management brings that structure to organizations, helping ensure projects stay on track and programs deliver meaningful outcomes.

Brandeis’ online master’s degree in project and program management emphasizes practical leadership and decision-making across the full life cycle of projects and programs. You’ll examine both agile and traditional management approaches and develop the skills needed to lead teams, manage stakeholders and keep complex initiatives on track. Courses are taught by active practitioners who bring real-world perspectives into every discussion and empower you to:

  • Study the latest techniques and tools that ensure successful delivery of projects and programs, no matter how complex.
  • Gain technical management skills like time, cost, risk and scope management, as well as "soft" leadership skills in communications, team building and negotiation.
  • Understand how to align project objectives with strategic goals while managing risks.
  • Learn how to run a fully agile project from start to finish.

 

Why Study Project and Program Management at Brandeis Online?

From Professional Development Units (PDU)-eligible coursework to practitioner-led instruction, our master’s in project management online degree focuses on what it actually takes to lead complex initiatives. We go beyond the basics to equip you with advanced skills through:

  • A balanced curriculum that explores agile, hybrid, and traditional project and program management approaches used across industries.
  • Courses taught by experienced project and program leaders who manage complex initiatives in diverse organizational settings.
  • Small class sizes that encourage collaboration.
  • Coursework aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework, including class options eligible for PDUs.
  • Flexible, asynchronous learning with 100% online courses, part-time study and accelerated pathways.
  • An accessible tuition model that aligns with the needs of professionals advancing their careers.

What Can You Do With a Master’s Degree in Project and Program Management?

Whether an organization is launching new products, improving its internal systems, implementing new technology or conducting a large-scale operation, project and program management is at the core. Companies rely on professionals in this space to coordinate people, resources, tasks and more while keeping initiatives aligned with broader goals. Program and project managers operate in this complex environment and turn plans into executed projects that achieve desired results. 

In this field, you’ll take on responsibilities that extend beyond managing schedules or budgets, often overseeing multiple interconnected projects, guiding teams through uncertainty and balancing competing demands. A master’s degree ensures you have the training to lead across industries and organizational contexts. And because this expertise applies to various sectors, this degree is valuable in virtually any project-driven environment.

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Program Requirements

Designed for professionals managing complex projects, the online master’s in project management degree blends core leadership coursework with electives across different areas of interest. Learn more about coursework, PDU-eligible options and faculty leadership.

Online Master's Certificates in Project and Program Management

If you’re seeking to strengthen your project and program management capabilities without immediately earning a full master’s degree, explore our online certificate options. Courses completed through one of the following certificates can count toward the MS in Program and Project Management degree.