Develop the skills necessary to link operations and projects with relevant activities in almost all areas of business with the Master of Science in Project Management and Operations from Southern New Hampshire University. You'll receive broad exposure to leading-edge topics and skill development in operations management, project management, supply chain management, logistics, quality control, and management science. This exposure and your participation in several team projects will provide you with the concepts, language, insights, tools, and leadership skills you'll need for success in operations and project management.

You'll enjoy access to authentic market-relevant content and projects. In the process, you'll be further prepared for a professional career relating to the analysis, design, implementation, and management of operations and projects in manufacturing and service organizations. The MS operations degree program explores the contemporary issues that make almost any business run smoothly. Areas of study include supply chain management, international supply chain management, project management for PMP® certification, management of service operations, and Six Sigma quality management.

Learn how to:

- Recommend strategies for optimizing the production of goods and services

- Identify total quality management (TQM) principles

- Create, evaluate and assess project plans to ensure outcomes

- Recommend strategies for improving the supply chain

- Evaluate operational and project management environments

- Manage cross-functional environments to ensure project goals

Becoming a Project Management Professional (PMP)® Through SNHUs relationship with the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, this program is designed to give students the education, experience, and guidance needed to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. The content provided in this program satisfies the 35 hours of project management education required to apply for the PMP® exam. In addition, we require all instructors to complete the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Train the Trainer PMP exam Prep Program, which equips our faculty with the authority to deliver PMP® exam prep and training content to PMIs quality standards for the revised exam, which went into effect in January 2021.

Students who choose to pursue their PMP certification will find that this in-demand, industry-recognized credential adds significant value to their skillset and job prospect potential, helping to boost their career growth and earning potential. Program Mission The MS in Project Management and Operations is designed to fulfill the university's mission of training intellectually and culturally enriched individuals to be successful in their careers and contribute to their communities. In addition, the program responds to the university's purpose of preparing students for an ever-changing and increasingly interconnected world. Receive Credit for Prior Learning You've earned it. Now take advantage of it.

Students bringing in the following certifications may be eligible to waive certain courses, helping you save time and tuition.

- Active CPSM Certification can be substituted for QSO-635: International Supply Chain Management

- Active CSCP APICS Certification can be substituted for QSO-630: Supply Chain Management

- Active Six Sigma Black Belt can be substituted for QSO-625: Six Sigma for Black Belt Certification

This 36-credit interdisciplinary program gives you the knowledge, skills, and education you need to pursue or accelerate a career in operations management and project management. The master's in project management can be completed in as few as 15 months and provides a market-relevant combination of comprehensive business education and real-world applications. The program's technology-integrated coursework is continually adjusted to reflect the latest topics, technology, and tactics in the field. As an MS in Project Management and Operations student, you'll take 6 required courses, an additional 4 elective courses in your area of interest, and 2 graduate-level business courses. Of your 36 credits, 24 credit hours must be QSO (Quantitative Studies & Operations Management) courses.

While Jill McCamant '21 says each course gave her new information she can apply to her career, she uses the takeaways from one class frequently. "I enjoyed Managing Difficult Conversations," she said. "No one wants to have difficult conversations with team members. I learned that I need to listen better and actually hear what the team member is saying. Then I can address the situation based on what is being told to me. I use this technique when I am working with my customers."

Michelle Hahn '20 also had great experiences with her courses. "I am an educator in my existing field," she said. "One thing I tell my students is that you know you are in the right place when every class is the best class you've taken. That's how it was for my first graduate degree, and that's how it was for this graduate degree from SNHU." Top-tier faculty boasts advanced academic qualifications and many years of practical experience in operations and project management. "Having these practitioners teaching about their practice surely made a world of difference in how well I understood the concepts," Hahn said.

"All of the instructors had a wide range of experience," McCamant agreed. "I loved hearing about their current and past careers.... They provided great feedback and I was able to use that feedback to improve my grades." Overall, it was a positive experience for both graduates."Learning about operations has changed my outlook on what I am capable of achieving," McCamant said. "I love operations. I enjoy improving processes and setting goals."

Note: Students who take QSO 645: Project Management for PMP Certification as part of their MS in Project Management will meet the 35 hours of project management education required in order to take the PMP exam.

Part of our mission to expand access to quality, higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials with no GRE or GMAT required. Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 5 graduate terms.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)