Advance from working on AEC projects to leading them
The basics at-a-glance
Degree earned: Master of Science in Project Management
 LocationNorthwestern University’s Evanston campus Easy access to Chicago’s construction and design industry |  TimingPart-time: Full-time: US students start in the fall, winter or spring quarters International students start in the fall or winter quarters Most classes held late afternoons + evenings |  Class Size~60 students start each year Students have a variety of educational and professional backgrounds, and come from varied industries, jobs, cultures, undergraduate majors, and experience |  AdmissionsApplication deadlines for both Part- and Full-time Fall quarter start Winter quarter start Spring quarter start |
Unique Program Features
Whereas many MS programs focus on the technical aspects of civil and architectural engineering design and construction, the MPM program encourages students to build on their technical backgrounds by emphasizing the practical business and management perspectives needed to effectively synthesize these operations. Graduates of the MPM program are well equipped to take a more high-level view of a project and plan, coordinate, control, and evaluate the activities of diverse specialists within a project framework.
Meld technical coursework in civil engineering design with skills in business management and behavioral sciences.
Choose elective courses from McCormick, Kellogg, and School of Communication that support your future career goals.
Our five specialization options allow you to customize the program to your individual needs:
Full- and part-time options allow you to choose the format that best matches your lifestyle.
A dedicated program staff handles administrative tasks throughout your tenure, ensuring your time can be focused on learning.
Learn from and network with seasoned industry leaders who use their past and current industry experience to teach problem-solving and strategic thinking skills relevant to today’s challenges.
What do you see when you look at a building? For Tony Scacco (MPM '00), he sees art, science, finance, politics, contract law, and so much more — an "intersectionality of so many disciplines." The COO of Riverside Investment & Development Company credits MPM with training him to see that unique perspective.
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