Doctoral in Project Management

Overview of the program
A doctorate in Project Management can enhance your skills of managing to help you better understand projects and lead teams in large organizations.

Doctoral in Project Management Programs

Structure and duration of the degree program
The program consists of coursework concluded in an examination, research work presented as a dissertation at the end of the program and fieldwork experience. Besides the core courses, students have a number of options to elect courses from and purse research in.

Highlights of the coursework
The Doctoral of Project Management mainly has four core courses: project management leadership, knowledge management, project management ethics and procurement; besides one elective core course. In the dissertation topic, you can choose your area of expertise.

Admission criteria and degree requirements
To get admission into a Doctoral of Project Management degree you need a Master’s degree in the related field including Masters in Business Administration, Information Technology, Logistics, Engineering or Computers. To graduate, you need to complete the coursework, take the examination and defend the dissertation followed by an externship.

Career prospects and average salary
With a doctorate in Project Management your career options vary depending largely on you dissertation topic which is ultimately your area of expertise. It is a relatively new field gradually making room in the industry. The average salary for someone with a Doctoral of Project Management is around $80,000 which is relatively less for a doctorate degree but the field has immense job potential in the future and the job market is expected to grow.