Project Management, M.B.A.

MBA Core Courses (18 hours)

• AC 601 - Financial Accounting for Decision-Making (3) or
• AC 650 - Managerial Cost Accounting (3)
• BU 601 - Behavior, Well-being & Ethics (3)
• FI 630 - Financial Management (3) or
• FI 635 - Financial Analysis & Decision-Making (3)
• MG 660 - Production and Operations Management (3)
• MK 610 - Marketing Management (3) or
• MK 615 - Marketing Strategy (3)
• BU 695 - Internship (1-3) or

• STEM Graduate Course

Required Courses (18 hours)

• PM 672 - The Practice of Project Management (3)
• PM 673 - Tools & Technology of Project Management (3)
• PM 677 - Six Sigma (3)
• BA 600 - Foundations of Business Analytics (3)
• PM 688 - Project Management for PMP Certification (3)
• PM 674 - Case Study & Application of Project Management (3)

Criteria for Admission

The admission requirements for the MBA program can be found on the Admissions  page. MBA students must also meet the following: 

• Have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate or graduate level coursework. Students with a GPA less than 2.75 or at least 2.50 will be admitted provisionally. Students admitted provisionally to the MBA program must achieve a 3.0 GPA on the first nine credits in their program of study. 
• The admissions committee will consider all applications to evaluate any additional prerequisite courses needed.
• Submit official transcript/s of the bachelor’s degree as well as any graduate level coursework.

Student Status

Good Standing

1. Has successfully met all entrance requirements;
2. Has maintained an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better with no grade below “C.” Only 6 credit hours of “C” grades are allowed in the Counseling Psychology program. The School of Psychology determines for which courses a grade of “C” is allowed; and
3. Has not yet received “Counseling Candidate” status.

Probation

1. A student may change status from “Student in Good Standing” to “Student on Probation” if any of the following criteria are met: overall grade point average falls below 3.0, the student receives a grade of “D” or lower during any semester, or the student has been placed on a remediation plan.
2. Unless other specifications are noted to be addressed in the remediation plan, students on probation have 9 credit hours in which to return their grade point average to 3.0 or above to regain “Good Standing.” Failure to raise their grade point average may lead to dismissal from the program.

Outcomes

1. Evaluate complex business challenges and apply appropriate project management methodologies, tools, and techniques to develop effective solutions.
2. Analyze project data using statistical and business analytics approaches to make data-driven decisions and optimize project outcomes.
3. Design and implement project management plans that integrate business strategy, financial considerations, and operational constraints in technology-driven environments.
4. Synthesize knowledge from multiple business disciplines and project management best practices to lead cross-functional teams and deliver successful projects.

Assessment

• ETS UG assessment, Signature Assessment in the Capstone Course, key assessments in select courses.