Online Master of Research (MRes) in Project Management

Earn an Online Master of Research in Project Management to lead successful projects with a blend of managerial, business, and technical expertise.

Project management orchestrates skills from many disciplines to maximize resources using best practices and proven frameworks. As a project manager, you are responsible for planning, implementing procedures and processes, meeting customer expectations, communicating within and outside your team, and managing talented people within deadlines and throughout many complex phases of project completion. The goal is to achieve project outcomes effectively and strategically.

The Online Master of Research (MRes) in Project Management is a research-intensive program for current working professionals with relevant experience who want to become the next generation of leaders, driving successful companies and projects in competitive and technologically advanced local, national, and global markets.

As an MRes student, you will conduct original research in an area of interest under the guidance of a dedicated thesis chair. Upon graduation, you will have published work that explores new frontiers in project management.

What you’ll gain with an MRes in Project Management: 

• In-depth understanding of project management principles, such as leadership, strategic thinking, risk, value, and quality
• Multidisciplinary knowledge across management, research and development, cybersecurity, human factors, psychology, and more 
• Exposure to the academic publishing process and practical research experience
• Specialized expertise in your area of interest
• Practical experience applying project management frameworks in real-world contexts 
• Insight into emerging technologies and future market demand 
• In-demand job skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication of complex concepts 
• Enhanced career prospects in academia, research institutions, and advanced leadership roles across industries 
• A mindset for continuous learning in a high-demand field 
• Opportunities to contribute new knowledge in an evolving area
   

The Online MRes in Project Management puts you at the forefront of project design, process, and goals for your company, making you an invaluable asset to any employer. 

An MRes in Project Management prepares you to lead in these roles:

• Chief Project Management Officer
• Project Manager
• Project Management Scientist
• Director of Project Management
• VP, Project Management Research and Development
• VP, Project Management Testing and Training
• Chief, Project Management Development

Our graduates thrive in senior roles across industries, academia, and government agencies such as the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and NASA. Many of our graduates pursue doctoral degrees, such as Capitol Tech’s PhD in Project Management. 

Characteristics of an MRes 

The MRes is a research-intensive degree designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in a specific field with practical research experience to gain a competitive edge in the job market or before starting a PhD program. 

Students pursue an MRes degree to:  

• Gain practical research experience 
• Enhance their expertise in a specific area
• Advance their careers by learning in-demand skills
• Contribute original research to evolving fields of knowledge 
• Prepare for doctorate programs 

The MRes in Project Management program equips you to lead innovative projects with a blend of business and technical expertise. You’ll master the skills needed to determine scope and feasibility, manage time and resources, tackle deadlines, meet customer expectations, communicate effectively, and leverage cutting-edge technology. The program’s flexibility allows you to balance your studies and career, structuring your research around your interests. By the program’s completion, you will have produced, presented, and defended your MRes thesis, contributing new knowledge to this high-demand area. 

Career Opportunities

Market Demand for Project Management Expertise

There is a significant and growing demand for project management skills in the US job market, with over 8.8 million jobs to be filled by 2027. However, according to the PMI's Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap, there is expected to be a significant shortage of qualified talent, with 1.2 million unfilled roles. This talent gap could result in major economic losses, with $22.5 billion in GDP at risk for the US if the shortfall is not addressed.

Project Management professionals play a crucial role for any company and are one of the most rapidly employed professions in today’s job market. Capitol Tech’s MRes in Project Management graduates are well-positioned for lucrative project management jobs and career advancement opportunities across the private and public sectors.

(Source: https://www.pmi.org/learning/careers/job-growth)