Established in 1821, The George Washington University is a private, nonsectarian institution in Washington, D.C. Home to more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the school is ranked No. 51 on a list among all universities in the United States, according to "U.S. News and World Report" best colleges, as of 2011. The school offers a Master of Science degree in Project Management in two formats: a traditional, classroom-based course of study and a distance learning program. The on-campus program features classes held during evening and weekend hours on a part-time basis, to accommodate the schedules of working adults. The distance education program is primarily online with classroom discussions between professors and fellow students held through chat. Students can typically complete either program in two years through full-time study, or two to five years part-time.
The George Washington University
2121 I St. Northwest
Washington, DC 20052
202-994-6040
gwu.edu
Located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, Western Carolina University is a public institution with more than 9,400 undergraduate and graduate students. The school ranked 29th in the best colleges, as of 2011. The school's Master of Science degree in Project Management is an online course accredited by the Project Management Institute. To qualify for admission, students must have a baccalaureate degree related to business or project management as well as work experience in the field. The program does not require any visits to campus and can be completed in about two years. A one-year graduate certificate is also available in the field and is offered both as an online course and classroom-based program at the university's campus in Asheville. The certificate is designed for professionals who wish to become certified in project management from the Project Management Institute, but do not wish to pursue a formal degree, according to the university's website.
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828-227-7317
wcu.edu
The Evangelical Friends religious organization founded George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon, in 1891. Since that time, the school has grown to an enrollment of more than 3,300 students and established branches in Oregon and Idaho. The college offers a bachelor's degree in Project Management. Catering to working adults, the program features a schedule that requires class attendance just one day a week. The program is available at the university's branches in Portland, Oregon, and Boise, Idaho. In-person lectures are coupled with a limited number of online assignments. The program typically requires 16 months of full-time study to complete.
George Fox University
414 North Meridian St.
Newberg, OR 97132
800-765-4369
georgefox.edu