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Professor Cable totally changed my life! The most meaningful part of my academic career at UMD was the lifelong relationship I have developed with my professors. If you want to have a real breakthrough in life, just as I have had, you should get your education through the UMD Project Management Program. Clara Cheung Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer), Project Management, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering , University of Manchester, UK Graduate, Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) The practical utility of the classes was vital! I was able to apply what I was learning immediately in my real life. The practical utility of the classes was vital! Michael Addis Responsible AI Project/Program Manager, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office Graduate, Master of Engineering (MEng) Project management skills are a must. Technical skills are important, but in order to move up at any company, project management skills are a must. Maryam Dadabhoy HDR, inc Graduate, Master of Engineering (MEng)

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