Companies in industry have increasing come to realize the need for skilled professionals in the management of technical projects and programs [1,2]. For this reason, companies and organizations around the world are increasingly adopting project management as a formal career path. As a result, the career and professional development needs of industry professionals are rising proportionally. This thirst for project management talent and good managers in general is prompting colleges and universities to develop traditional, hybrid, and online programs to meet the rising demand. Evidence of this growth can be found in the number of accredited project management degree programs available globally [3]. This demand for project management talent and education is true in South Carolina and especially in the Charleston area with the rapid growth of manufacturing, engineering, and defense related industries.
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