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Master of Science in Project Management
School of Business - Graduate
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Distance Learning Center
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818
800-362-5460
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Degree Description: University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UWP), a brick and mortar university providing superior education since 1866, is an acknowledged leader in online education. UWP is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It has led the way in innovation, curriculum development and distance delivery methods for more than 30 years and is also nationally recognized for the quality of advanced project management education.. UWP’s Master of Science in Project Management is Globally Accredited by the Project Management Institute. Each three-credit course is equivalent to 45 PDU’s. A minimum of 30 credits is required, with no entrance exams or required thesis. Students may be eligible for financial aid. Students with a current Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification may receive advanced standing. Courses are taught by highly respected, credentialed faculty members who are specifically trained in online course development and delivery.  Knowledgeable advisors are available to help students with course selection and in meeting their degree requirements. Technical support is available 24/7. Two Certificates in Project Management are also offered. Graduate online degrees in Criminal Justice and Engineering, as well as undergraduate online degrees in Business Administration and Criminal Justice are also available.
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Degree Level: Graduate, Masters - Others
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Degree Subject Area: Business & Management: Project Management
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Percent Online: 100 Percent Online
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Accreditation: Regional Board - North Central Association of Colleges & Schools
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School Characteristics: Non-Profit, Public
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Credits: 30 minimum - 36 maximum (Semester Credits)
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Tuition:
State Residents: $ 595.00 per semester credit
Out of State: $ 595.00 per semester credit
Total Cost of Degree: $17,850.00 - $21,420.00
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Is this an Accelerated Degree: No
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Prerequisites:
Bachelors Degree Required: Yes
Accepts Non-Regionally Accredited Bachelors for Admission: Yes
Minimum Bachelors GPA (4.0 Scale): 2.5-3.0
Bachelors Degree Must Be in Same Subject Area: No
Non USA Students Eligible: Yes
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Additional Admission Requirements: GPA of 2.75 or 2.9 on last 60 credits of the degree. Computer and Internet access required.
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Name: Michael
Post On: June 23, 2009
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Great program, good online system with great instructors. Course offerings are flexible and meet busy professionals needs. Advisor was very helpful and answered all of my questions in a very fast period of time.


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