Master of Business Administration in Project Management
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Why an MBA in Project Management?
Project managers direct the teams of specialists needed to handle a wide range of assignments. These can include everything from overseeing the construction of a new building to developing a new product. Today, any complex venture requires qualified project managers who not only understand what needs to be done, but also can plan, budget, and coordinate the efforts of everyone involved.
In-depth knowledge of a specific field of expertise combined with strong academic credentials in management can open the door to many opportunities in this increasingly important and growing career field. Most employers today seek project managers who have a bachelor’s degree in a specific area such as business, construction, engineering, or computer information systems, combined with a master’s degree in project management.
Careers
Graduates of the MBA in Project Management program have the skills needed to balance all the necessary elements of a project including time, money, and scope.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not classify project managers as an occupation. Instead, project managers are often counted as construction managers or computer and information systems managers when they work in the areas of construction or information technology. Sample careers include:
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Construction Managers
- Engineering Managers
- Financial Managers
Certification
The Project Management Institute, the largest project management association in the United States, offers certification to people who pass an exam and have at least three years of project management experience.
Curriculum
| A minimum of 42 or 45 semester credit hours is required for graduation, depending on whether the student is exempt from taking MBA 500 Business Fundamentals. | |||
| MBA Courses and Descriptions | |||
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| REQUIRED MBA COURSES | |||
| All courses, 30 semester credit hours, are required. (If the student is not exempt from the prerequisite course, MBA 500, it must be completed before any 600 level courses are taken.) | |||
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| MBA 500 | Business Fundamentals* | None | 3.0 |
| MBA 600 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 606 | Research and Decision Making | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 615 | Marketing | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 620 | Accounting for Managers | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 626 | Information Systems and Technology | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 631 | Operations and Project Management | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 641 | Business and Labor Law | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 345 | Finance | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 690 | Strategic Planning | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 691 | Graduate Capstone Project ** | Final course | 3.0 |
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| REQUIRED COURSES IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT | |||
| The following courses, 12 semester credit hours, are required. | |||
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| MBA 646 | Contract and Procurement | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 647 | Advanced Project Management | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 648 | Project Cost and Schedule Control | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
| MBA 654 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | MBA 500 | 3.0 |
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| Notes: * MBA 500 is an overview course that covers business practices across a number of disciplines. Students who have earned an undergraduate degree with a major or minor in business may petition for exemption from this course. **MBA 691 is taken in the last term and may be continued for a second term for 3.0 additional credits if the student’s final project warrants. |
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MBA - Student Information
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| Program | On Time Completion Rate | Available Graduate Employment Rate | Median Loan Debt of Graduates | Estimated Program Cost | Average Hourly Salary of Graduates | O*Net Link |
| Master of Business Administration in Project Management | No Data | No Data | No Data | $28,125.00 | No Data | Link 1 Link 2 |
Disclosure MethodologyStudents who prefer a shorter program may wish to consider the 33-credit Master of Business Administration online degree.