Think of the number of project managers who would sign up for an online Master's degree in project management if it was awarded by PMI. Saving Changes...
Wendy Kuerbitz (Brown)Sr. Mgr Regulatory and Quality Projects| Fareva Richmond IncNorth Chesterfield, Va, United States
I think you would have a lot of people pursuing an online Masters in PM. As long as it was competitively affordable.
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2 replies by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Mar 20, 2018 4:42 PM
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Yes, pricing could be competitive I imagine simply because of the anticipated number of sign ups.
Mar 22, 2018 12:19 AM
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I agree Wendy.
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Jim BrandenSenior Project Manager| Retired from UNC Charlotte - IT Services - PPMOCharlotte, Nc, United States
Sante, since you asked, I say, "NO".
PMI has pushed further and further into the domain of the Registered Education Providers. I was one and couldn't compete with the fees charged by my local PMI Chapter. There are many (PMI Certified) Masters of PM around the world. PMI should not start competing with them too.
Some people even question the ethics of one organization that publishes all the standards and turns around and certifies people as competent in the standards. In most exam based certifications and license programs the standards come from the industry, the education comes from the academics and the licensing comes from the government or an independent association.
Why did you even ask this question?
Jim
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Mar 20, 2018 4:46 PM
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Valid points Jim. Although PMI could create a subsidiary, similar to the what they do with PMIEF. I imagine that at the forefront of any such proposal would be the adherence to a high ethical standard, so I am not sure that would be a factor. There are certainly enough academics with PMI membership to independently create and manage such a program. I asked the question because I have seen a lot of people in forums ask about post-graduate degrees and how it relates to their professional certifications.
PMI is not a university and I don't believe there would be sufficient advantage to them in doing so - as Jim has indicated there are many reputable universities which have long standing Masters programs in project management.
Kiron
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Mar 20, 2018 4:50 PM
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Yes Krion, PMI recommends some other universities for PM degrees. I believe there is a link on their website to one such degree program. Perhaps "PMI" is not the actual entity name that would be used, but a subsidiary or similar, with the PMI branding. Given PMI is not for profit, they could make affordable degrees for those that wish to take it up and either can't afford it, or just want a degree associated with project management and run by PM experts with the PMI stamp.
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Anthony McCloskeyManager - Operations Compliance| ComcastJenkintown, Pa, United States
The problem is that PMI is not an accredited university, so they cannot issue a real Masters Degree. That being said, there are a number of universities, including the Penn State World Campus that do offer online Masters in Project Management, and they are fully endorsed by the PMI.
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Mar 20, 2018 4:51 PM
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Thanks Anthony, yes I know about the endorsed degrees from PMI, and I recognize that they are not a University and this is not their core business. If they were ever to do it, it would need to be a subsidiary or sister company.
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Seif AbdelghanyGlobal Category & Portfolio Manager| Electrolux ABCairo, Outside Us Or Canada, Egypt
I believe not as well as their strategic plan and business model updated 2017 doesn’t support this but what they can do is have recommendation. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I tend to agree with Jim and Kiron but all that aside, the question remains:
How much valuable would be a Masters Degree in PM if compared to PMP, RMP and all those certifications ? I am not sure it will add much value because it will be more or less the same contents - They are not going to reinvent the wheel with a Masters Program.
I had the choice to do a Masters Degree but I did my research and found out that getting certified in certain domains is much more beneficial education and career wise.
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Mar 20, 2018 4:56 PM
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Thanks Rami, the professionals qualifications are always going to hold more weight in project management jobs than say a Masters, but there are some roles that are designated "project manager" as such that still involves a vast number or project management responsibilities. So in these cases, I would say the advantage might be 1. a way to learn a wide array of skills that crosses over multiples areas (PMP, RMP, ACP) without having to do certifications in each, 2. a degree for people who either don't have one or want one for whatever reason, and possibly 3. a far reduced way to enter a degree that may be out of their price range (if it w as online and they weren't after making huge money like so many universities).
Sante, since you asked, I say, "NO".
PMI has pushed further and further into the domain of the Registered Education Providers. I was one and couldn't compete with the fees charged by my local PMI Chapter. There are many (PMI Certified) Masters of PM around the world. PMI should not start competing with them too.
Some people even question the ethics of one organization that publishes all the standards and turns around and certifies people as competent in the standards. In most exam based certifications and license programs the standards come from the industry, the education comes from the academics and the licensing comes from the government or an independent association.
Why did you even ask this question?
Jim
Valid points Jim. Although PMI could create a subsidiary, similar to the what they do with PMIEF. I imagine that at the forefront of any such proposal would be the adherence to a high ethical standard, so I am not sure that would be a factor. There are certainly enough academics with PMI membership to independently create and manage such a program. I asked the question because I have seen a lot of people in forums ask about post-graduate degrees and how it relates to their professional certifications. Saving Changes...
Anish AbrahamPrivacy Program Manager| University of WashingtonAuburn, Wa, United States
I agree with my colleagues here.
There are many reputable Universities offering masters degree in project management, so I don't think it's a good idea to have another one from PMI without even having an accreditation. Saving Changes...
PMI is not a university and I don't believe there would be sufficient advantage to them in doing so - as Jim has indicated there are many reputable universities which have long standing Masters programs in project management.
Kiron
Yes Krion, PMI recommends some other universities for PM degrees. I believe there is a link on their website to one such degree program. Perhaps "PMI" is not the actual entity name that would be used, but a subsidiary or similar, with the PMI branding. Given PMI is not for profit, they could make affordable degrees for those that wish to take it up and either can't afford it, or just want a degree associated with project management and run by PM experts with the PMI stamp. Saving Changes...
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