Bringing Together Business and Collaboration
With business problems growing more complex and companies implementing multifaceted projects that span the globe, there is an increased need for effective project management. An online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Specialization in Project Management from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management can help you dive into this problem-solving profession to make a difference in a variety of businesses.
Get to Know Our MBA with a Specialization in Project Management
Our online MBA Project Management Specialization program can help you learn relevant skills that are critical in a business setting. These skills include professional communication, corporate team building and business analysis competencies. In addition to the management theory practices taught in our online MBA program, our experienced faculty teach industry-specific skills like human resource management, risk management and business processes.
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Our Project Management Mission Statement
The mission of Keller Graduate School of Management’s project management concentrations is to educate students with relevant project and program management knowledge, tools and techniques required to lead successful projects and programs within the global business environment.
Master's Advantage
If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business, technology or a degree with a technology specialization you may be eligible to waive up to three courses (or nine credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these course waivers1, you can earn your graduate degree with fewer courses, allowing you to put master’s degree to work for you even sooner.
What You'll Learn (Outcomes)
The MBA Project Management Specialization program from Keller Graduate School of Management covers the following:
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Integrated Understanding of PM
Model an advanced and integrated understanding of the project management discipline and its interface with other disciplines and research developments. -
Interpret Relevant Strategic Concepts
Apply the skills required to solve complex problems and interpret relevant strategic concepts to realize objectives and develop innovative solutions that minimize risks and optimize impacts. -
Professional Conduct
Demonstrate professional conduct and accountability during the management of complex and technical activities and projects. -
Sociocultural Factors and Ethics
Evaluate complex sociocultural factors, ethical issues and social responsiveness to maximize the management of resources, procedures, and processes.
Accreditation Matters
Our MBA with a Specialization in Project Management is accredited* by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education (GAC®) www.pmi.org
Our MBA with a Specialization in Project Management is accredited** by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
Embedded Programs - Demonstrate Skills at Every Step
Ready to earn an additional credential with our unique 2-in-1 design? Courses in our online Project Management certificate are embedded within the MBA Project Management Specialization2. Requesting this embedded option can allow you to obtain a graduate certificate on the way to your master's.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our MBA with a Specialization in Project Management program may consider careers such as:
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Project Manager
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General Manager
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Operations and Supply Chain Manager
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Production Manager
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Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager
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Management Analyst
It's worth noting that earning an online MBA Project Management Specialization may not enable you to apply for all jobs with these job titles. Different companies may have different requirements for similarly named positions, as job titles are not standardized across the industry. Learn more about Careers in Project Management
Core Degree Courses
| ACCT503 | Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis |
| ECON545 | Business Economics |
| FIN510 | Corporate Finance |
| MGMT5913 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior |
| MIS5404 | Innovation Through Technology |
| MKTG525 | Strategic Marketing |
Choose any 1
| HRM591 | Strategic Human Resource Management |
| HRM587 | Managing Organizational Change |
| HRM595 | Negotiation Skills |
Choose any 1
| INTL500 | Global Perspectives for International Business |
| FIN565 | International Finance |
| HRM584 | Managing International Human Resources |
Choose any 1
| MGMT520 | Legal, Political and Ethical Dimensions of Business |
| MGMT550 | Managerial Communication |
Program-Specific Courses
| GSCM5883 | Managing Quality |
| PROJ5863 | Project Management Systems |
| PROJ5873 | Advanced Program Management |
| PROJ5923 | Project Cost and Schedule Control |
| PROJ5953 | Project Risk Management |
| PROJ598 | Contract and Procurement Management |
General Degree Courses
| ACCT5004 | Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics |
| MATH5344 | Applied Managerial Statistics |
| MGMT5014 | Organizational Structures and Business Processes |
Capstone
| MGMT601 | MBA Capstone |
3Earn your master’s and get a graduate certificate along the way. These six courses make up the Project Management Graduate Certificate, which is embedded in this program, allowing you to leave with two credentials in one.
4Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
Program Overview
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Do you need an MBA to be a project manager?
No, you do not always need an MBA to become a project manager, though having an MBA in Project Management can help demonstrate that you’re willing to take the time to invest in your education and skillset. In many cases, it’s good to have additional credentials on your resume, as it may help you stand out to potential employers. However, having more credentials does not guarantee employment.
