The project management program is designed to meet the needs of companies that are heavily engaged in large-scale projects. Penn State's team of faculty has joined forces with distinguished, multinational firms and the University of Manchester to develop a world-class curriculum for companies that require the highest level of expertise in the management of projects. The program focuses on the following key themes: planning, cost, and value management project control human issues in project management strategic issues in project management commercial and procurement law The master's degree curriculum includes a 6-credit research project based on a current project management issue in your organization, which allows you to put what you learn into practice immediately.