Project Management
Companies succeed or fail based on their ability to bring quality products and services to market in a timely manner. Without skilled project managers in place, companies are challenged to deliver projects on time, on budget, and according to specifications. From inception to completion, project managers are responsible for every step in the process: project definition, cost and risk estimation, schedule planning and monitoring, budget management, negotiation and conflict resolution, project leadership, and project presentation and evaluation. A degree in Project Management is designed to provide you the practical skills and theoretical concepts you need to lead complex projects. Featuring real-world case studies, this project management degree presents techniques and tools for managing long- and short-term projects, successfully and cost effectively. Augmenting the core project management courses are specialization tracks that provide you with content-specific expertise—enabling you to deepen your knowledge in your field of interest.
Concentrations: Clinical Trial Design, Construction Management, Geographic Information Systems, Information Security Management, Leadership, Organizational Communication
Job Titles
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)* | General Contractor |
Concrete Foreman | Information Technology (IT) Director |
Construction Area Manager | Information Technology (IT) Project Manager* |
Construction Foreman | Job Superintendent |
Construction Manager | Management Information Systems (MIS) Director |
Construction Superintendent | Project Manager* |
Engineering Manager | Project Superintendent* |
Positions that may require additional experience or licensing are indicated by an (*).
Employers
Cambridge Health Alliance | Hologic, Inc. |
Finance | TransPerfect Translations |
Industries
Aerospace | Healthcare |
Business Management | Manufacturing |
Construction | Non Profit |
Engineering | Pharmaceutical |
Finance | Technology |
Government |
Internships and Co-ops
These samples titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
- Project Management Intern
- Business Development Intern
Use NUcareers, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- O*NET
- Vocational Biographies (username: NE Unvi; password: RAZDE)
Career Development Videos
- Careers In Product Development, Design, Marketing or Management
- Consulting and Project Management 1
- Consulting and Project Management2
- Consulting and Project Management 3
- Consulting and Project Management 4
- Consulting and Project Management 5
- Consulting and Project Management 6
Websites for Job Search
Campus Organizations & Activities
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Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- American Society for the Advancement of Project Management
- Project Management Institute
- The American Academy of Project Management
Social Media
Sample industry specific LinkedIn groups and Twitter handles. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings and networking opportunities. Visit the Social Media and LinkedIn pages for more information on how to leverage your social media network.
LinkedIn Groups