College of Business & Management

Project Management Careers Overview

Demand for effective project managers is on the rise, and studying project management at DeVry University can prepare you to enter this growing career field. Coordinating with areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), courses focus on job-oriented skills and include a hands-on student project that can give you real-world experience. Your future career could involve overseeing the development of a web site, launching new packaging, managing product design and delivery, all while keeping projects on time, on-track, and within budget. Strong business, management, and organizational skills, as well as experience with current technologies can make you an in-demand job candidate in nearly any company.

Professional Responsibilities

When you earn your bachelor's degree in Business Administration from DeVry University with a major in Project Management, you'll be prepared to create and manage company assignments by building budgets, assigning tasks, and scheduling workflow. Project managers, also known as project directors, producers, creative directors, production managers, traffic managers, and team supervisors, are charged with:

  • Working with management to develop project parameters
  • Selecting, hiring, and managing teams
  • Monitoring results, documenting problems, and developing solutions
  • Writing performance reviews

Industries

Project management careers can be found in nearly every industry, including:

  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Communications
  • Applications engineering
  • Computer software and hardware development
  • Construction
  • Finance
  • Manufacturing

Career Options

DeVry University graduates in Business Administration with a major in Project Management will be prepared for careers in areas such as:

  • Project management in product and/or service industries
  • Development projects in industry or government
  • Organizational change management

For related career paths, see all degree programs offered by the College of Business & Management.

The DeVry University Career Advantage

Whether you are looking to attend a traditional campus or an online university, DeVry University is the place where you can gain the skills, credentials, and respect you need to succeed in the world of project management. The proof is in the numbers. For October '07, February '08, and June '08 classes in all DeVry programs and locations combined, 92% of DeVry graduates in the active job market held positions in their chosen field within 6 months of graduation and earned an average salary of $45,000.