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...
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.
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. Saving Changes...
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.
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).
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Mar 20, 2018 7:45 PM
Rami Kaibni
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I am neutral on this. Not sure I agree neither disagree :-)
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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).
I am neutral on this. Not sure I agree neither disagree :-) Saving Changes...
Yes, but don't see much benefit and value when we say "online"
Basics of project management can be learned during graduation and PMP certification, to be a master, I believe practical experience works better.
During studies or PMP certification which is mostly a situation based, practical experience is very important.
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Mar 22, 2018 5:48 PM
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Valid points Mohit, but the purpose of a master level degree is mainly theory/research based with assessments and so forth. There is also a very practical components that does draw on experience and skills, and that is the dissertation at the end of the core units. These can and usually are projects based in some organization (usually your own). It is meant to compliment a professional qualification such as the PMP.
Yes, but don't see much benefit and value when we say "online"
Basics of project management can be learned during graduation and PMP certification, to be a master, I believe practical experience works better.
During studies or PMP certification which is mostly a situation based, practical experience is very important.
Valid points Mohit, but the purpose of a master level degree is mainly theory/research based with assessments and so forth. There is also a very practical components that does draw on experience and skills, and that is the dissertation at the end of the core units. These can and usually are projects based in some organization (usually your own). It is meant to compliment a professional qualification such as the PMP. Saving Changes...
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