Project Management (BS)
At a Glance
Tuition cost for entire program
$17,964* - more
Semester credit hours
36
Accreditation
黑料网 is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
* Based on transferring in 84 semester credit hours. Additional general education courses may be required. Financial aid available. All stated financial information is subject to change.
Advance Your Career as a Project Manager
If you’re seeking to step up and lead organizational change – to oversee the strategic direction of projects, employ your communication skills, and offer directional and/or technical expertise – you’ve come to the right place.
黑料网’s online project management program will equip you with the knowledge, tools and skills to deliver successful projects in today’s fast-paced business environment. The program is consistent with the teachings of the Project Management Institute (PMI), providing content knowledge along with the application of concepts.
Learn more about what can you do with a degree in project management
PMI Alignment
Our curriculum is aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and includes its framework and practices in course materials and class activities. Completing the program alone does not qualify graduates for the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam, but students will gain conceptual knowledge and have plenty of opportunities to apply new skills in alignment with the newest PMI requirements. Students who graduate will be ready to add value in the workplace immediately, and they will have a head start as they prepare for the PMP certification exam.
Among the Nation’s Best
We are one of only two colleges in Oregon to offer a bachelor's degree in project management. ranked our program in the top 10 in the country in 2023, and Universities.com ranked us #1 in Oregon for degrees in project management in 2024.
Courses / Curriculum What Will I Study?
Students in the Project Management major will learn to:
- Function as self-directed learners who engage in continuous professional growth through the application of experiential learning principles and practices while also supporting the learning and growth of others
- Demonstrate an understanding of management and leadership functions, theories and models, describe their own professional philosophy, and serve effectively as a team leader and team member
- Apply appropriate project management methods, and demonstrate the ethical, technical and behavioral competencies necessary for the successful management of projects to affect organizational performance through the delivery of strategic and operational goals
- Apply the principles of organizational environment, design, systems and change to drive improvements in operations and strategy
- Exhibit effective leadership communication skills and an understanding of organizational communication strategies and methods
- Describe how their understanding of ethics and Christian values informs their project management, leadership and management practices in an organizational context
- Utilize the management tools, analytical methods and research skills necessary to identify organizational problems and formulate solutions to those problems
Credit Requirements
62 semester credit hours must be completed to enter a major. To graduate with a bachelor of science in project management degree, you must complete a total of 120 semester credit hours as follows:
| Minimum required entry credits for major (Don't have enough credits?) | 62 |
| Additional credits needed for graduation (general education, electives, or life-learning credit) | 22 |
| Credits earned in Project Management major |
36 |
| Total | 120 |
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Format
- The Project Management major is offered 100% online
- You will attend a synchronous cohort launch at the beginning of the major via Zoom, followed by 16 months of online course work in a cohort of peers
- All major courses are offered one at a time in a sequential, condensed, accelerated format
Career Outlook Job Prospects
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that project management specialist jobs should grow by a rate of approximately 6% from 2022 to 2032, and PMI expects 22 million new project management job openings through 2027.
Generally, those hired in the field hold some variation of the following titles:
- Business manager
- Commercial project manager
- Communication specialist
- Contracting officer
- Director
- Event project manager
- General manager
- Manager
- Manager of product regulation
- Project coordinator
- Project manager
- Supervisor
- System administrator
- Systems engineer
- Technical manager
Meet the Prof
Debbie Austin
Get to know our professors before you actually meet them!
Debbie Austin has lived and worked in the Pacific Northwest her entire life. She earned a bachelor’s in business administration from Western Governors University, an MBA in IT management, and a DBA in strategic leadership from 黑料网. For over 20 years, she has held a variety of IT leadership and project management roles in Fortune 500 companies. Since 2006, she has worked in higher education and teaching as well.
Debbie holds a project management certification (PMP) and an advanced graduate certificate in ecommerce and project management. She is currently the director of operations for an instructional design firm and resides in Beaverton, Oregon.
Continue your journey with an MBA
With your bachelor's in project management, you'll be prepared to take your learning to the next level with an MBA.
Melody Fisher
Project Management
You Can Do This
We believe you have what it takes - and our program is designed for the success of working adults:
- An accelerated online format allows you to focus on one class at a time - perfect if you're working full-time or raising a family
- You can earn free credits for prior work and life experience
- You'll journey alongside a cohort of peers in your program
We know it's a big step. That's why you'll have a dedicated staff person to walk with you from start to finish.
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