Learn Strategies to Manage Projects with a Project Management Degree
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Project Managementhelps students develop the fundamental knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet organizational and stakeholder requirements in the planning, implementation, and assessment of projects.
Whether you're looking to advance or change your career, a transfer-friendly project management degree program at UMS will help you get where you want to go. This focused business degree gives you the tools and resources to make an impact in highly competitive, fast-growing industries.
Why earn a project management degree at UMS?
- Average annual salary of $105,000 for project management-oriented jobs in 2017*
- 213,974 new project management roles predicted through 2027*
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
See Yourself Succeed in Project Management
The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management explores how to successfully plan, execute and close a variety of organizational projects. You'll gain a strong foundation in the strategies and principles used by successful organizations, including supply chain management, statistical analyses and Six Sigma.
Courses within this program are 100% online and are taught by experienced faculty who know how to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The project manager degree is designed for students interested in the production of goods and services and the application of quantitative methods to solve business problems.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your project management degree online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Access your coursework when and where you want - our online classroom is available 24/7
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms throughout the academic year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Career Outlook
Completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management opens career opportunities in a number of fields, including managerial and leadership roles in businesses, nonprofit agencies and government.
The future appears to be bright for project managers. The Project Management Institute predicts that 213,974 new project management roles will be needed in the U.S. through 2027.*
Additionally, the average annual salary for project management-oriented jobs was $105,000 in 2017.*
Curriculum
This bachelor's degree in project management will have students explore project management methodologies, tools and practices for appropriate use in the process of creating and completing organizational projects.
The program combines core business training with a focus on areas such as:
- Management of demand forecasting
- Production planning
- Inventory control
- Logistics
- Supply chain management
- Quality control
See detailed course information below.
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in project management program includes:
- General education
- Business core
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All undergraduate students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Business Core Program
Programs in the School of Business require learners to complete the business core program, which includes a variety of business-specific courses. This program focuses on 10 core competencies to prepare you for success wherever you go.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Integrate project management methodologies, tools, and practices for appropriate use in the planning, implementation, and assessment of project that address organizational and stakeholder requirements
- Develop business management approaches that align with organizational philosophies and help build collaborative relationships with diverse teams
- Problem-solve across functional areas by integrating personal values with ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices
- Articulate implications of global and societal contexts on business decisions
- Recommend strategic and creative business options using data gathered through research and current technological applications
- Communicate effectively to diverse internal and external audiences to contribute to a positive team climate and address various strategic and operational business needs
