MSPM & PMI Global Accreditation Center (GAC) Accreditation

Advance Your Career with a Competitive Credential 

The online Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) degree from Ohio University is now one of the only programs to be both accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs and be a PMI Premiere Approved Training Partner (ATP). This means you will have an education that aligns directly to the certification exam and PMI standards, preparing you for certifications like PMP® and CAPM®. Graduate with an in-demand credential and go further in your project management career. 

Project management is an essential aspect of diverse industries worldwide and is growing in demand. The project management field is expected to grow 7% by 2033, creating thousands of new opportunities each year for project professionals.1  

With a PMI-accredited and PMI ATP degree and certification, you’ll stand out to employers with a competitive edge and qualify for higher salaries. On average, those who complete a PMI-accredited degree program with a PMI Approved Training Partner typically earn 33% more than professionals without an accredited credential.2

 

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What is PMI? 

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has been a leader in project professionalism and project management education since 1969.3 Organizations today recognize project management as a critical competency. Colleges and universities are responding with programs that prepare students to enter the workplace with the specialized knowledge and skills to fulfill this need.

PMI’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) is the world’s leading specialized accrediting body for project management and related degree programs.  

GAC accredits programs at the bachelor’s, postgraduate, and doctoral levels offered within accredited institutions of higher education worldwide.

With academic and professional resources, this accreditation is a globally recognized seal of approval that assures you – and future employers – of the quality, reputation, and relevance of your project management education.  

Why Choose a PMI-Accredited Program? 

With OHIO’s online MSPM program, you’ll prepare to go the distance in the fast-growing field of project management. GAC accreditation and PMI ATP demonstrates that a program meets comprehensive global standards of excellence and prepares graduates to meet today's market demands.

You’ll graduate with the requirements for PMI certifications, plus career-ready expertise and an in-demand credential that will position you as a leader in your field.  

 

Student Benefits  

  • Save time completing PMI certification requirements by applying your credits in place of work experience  
  • Academic quality that’s recognized globally by employers
  • Expanded employment opportunities for in-demand positions
  • Higher salary potential
  • Project management scholarship opportunities
  • Online career resources available directly through PMI4
  • Lifelong learning opportunities, including free online classes available directly through PMI4 

In-Demand Project Management Careers

  • Director of Project Management

    $158,500

    per year2

  • Project Management Consultant

    $120,000

    per year2

  • Program Manager III

    $115,000

    per year2

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Project Management Specialists. Retrieved March 17, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm.
  2. Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey 12th Edition. Retrieved March 17, 2025, from https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning/salary-survey-thirteenth-edition-non-members.pdf?rev=16bd8bb399034b588bdb59631c7cc97d.
  3. Project Management Institute, What We Do. Retrieved March 17, 2025, from https://www.pmi.org/about.
  4. Project Management Institute, GAC Benefits for Students. Retrieved March 17, 2025, from https://www.pmi.org/global-accreditation-center/students.
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