UAA Engineering, Science & Project Management (ESPM)

The MSPM program
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Engineering Management

Engineering and Project management in Alaska

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The programs are designed to provide state of the art management and leadership education for technical professionals, including engineers, scientists and project managers functioning within technology-oriented organizations, while creating and disseminating new knowledge through research and professional activities.

You can choose one of three Master of Science degrees in Engineering Management (EM), Science Management (SM) or Project Management (PM). EM and SM are for the students advancing their career from a technical specialty to managerial leadership while maintaining their expertise in their technical functions.

EM is for engineers and SM is for non-engineers while EM and SM focus on vertical functions, the curriculum of PM is for cross-functional, process-oriented approach.

Please join the ESPM Program in entering into a new era of changing the ways of managing projects in the State of Alaska and the Pacific Rim.

Successful Project Management by MSPM Student

Alaska Communications Systems Hits
Milestone in Submarine Cable Project
"The project is progressing extremely well. We
expect to have AKORN (the Alaska Oregon
Network) fully operational "said Steve Gebert,
ACS Director of Program Management.
READ MORE

Dr. Jang Ra, Department Chair - Profile

ESPM Reaching Higher Heights

--Endowed Excellence in Project Management Fund

--Post Graduate Education is now a part of Alaska's Exports

--Task Master's Article

--Preparing Alaskans' for Alaska Jobs (page 20)

The Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) Program at UAA is one of only 15 globally accredited MSPM degree programs in the world. Building on 40 years of Engineering and Science Management graduate degree program experience, UAA's MSPM program has grown rapidly since its creation in 2004 and is recognized among Alaska' industry and agency leaders as a vital element for developing experienced, qualified project managers across the state. Read more...

We received PMI Alaska Chapter Project of the Year Award More

Spring 2009 Scholarships is available for all potential Students! >> Read more...

NEW!! UAA MSPM Program has received PMI Accreditation! More...

Professional Training Opportunities:
PMP Prep Course in Juneau
February 9-13 (M-F) '09
Registration Form Syllabus

PMP Prep Course in Honolulu
March 16-20 (M-F) '09
Registration Form Syllabus

Program Management Using P6-Primavera
March 23-27 (M-F) '09
Registration Form Syllabus

MS Project Software Training
April 2-3 (R-F) '09
Registration Form Syllabus

PMP Prep Course in Anchorage
April 8-10 & 16-17(W-F & R-F) '09
Registration Form Syllabus

Project Controls
April 14-15 (T-W) '09
Registration Form Syllabus

PM for Non-Project Managers
April 23 & 24 (R-F) '09
Registration Form Syllabus

Spring'09 Courses
ESPM Classes Begin Jan 12th
PM 601(W): PM Fundamentals
PM 601(Sa): PM Fundamentals
PM 610(R): Project Scope Mgmt
PM 612(M): Project Time Mgmt
PM 616(W): Project Quality Mgmt
PM 626(T): Project Procurement
PM 694C(S): IT Project Management
IT Project Management Flyer

ESM 605(T): Engineering Economy
ESM 610(R): Cost Estimating
ESM 613(W): Mgmt of Technical Ppl.
ESM 694H(M):Value Engineering

Important Dates:
Starting Spring 2009, ESPM Classes will start on January 12th, in sync with UAA. Our classes will continue to be on a 13 week schedule

Nov 26-28 (W-F): No Classes

Endowed Excellence in PM Fund

Study Shows Increase Demand for Project Managers in 2010! Read More. Link to Article.

Mike Lasher, PMP, MSPM '08 (Anchorage)

I would encourage

and recommend anyone to pursue a Masters Degree in Project Management at UAA and believe that the reward is not just the learning itself, but applying what you have learned and being able to share that knowledge to improve yourself, your career, the people you work with, your company and community.... Full Story

Prof. David A. Wyrick, Ph.D., P.E.
MSEM 1984 (Texas)

"I received my MSEM in 1984 from UAA. Like most of my classmates, I was working full-time and took classes at night, usually two per semester. I was able to take what I learned and put it to use right away the next day...
Full Story

Jon M. Ah You, PMP
MSPM '07 (Anchorage)
"I was hungry for digging deeper into the realm of project management and discovered the MSPM program at UAA. One of the best decisions of my life was when I decided to enroll in this program...
                                        Full Story

Dan J. Gleason
MSPM'07 (North Slope)
"I chose the MSPM degree over an MBA because I believed the practical knowledge and more pertinent information obtained under this program ...      Full Story

Denise Chenger, MBA
MSPM '06 (Canada)
"Thanks Dr. Ra for a great experience and helping to excel my career to the next level. Dr. Ra supported me in my determination to complete what I started and graduate from the program...        Full Story

Peggy Willingham
MSPM '06 (Washington)
"Peggy Willingham has accepted a new position as Director, Project Management Office."                                                                      Full Story

Chris Briggs, PMP
MSPM '06 (Oregon)
"I wanted to thank you for your guidance, attention to detail and the one on one feedback that has helped to make ...                              Full Story