Project Management Specialization
Mastering the project. Today’s competitive global marketplace requires advanced business knowledge, making an MBA a must-have for those seeking key management and leadership roles. Pairing this core competency with the highly valued skills of project management makes for an unstoppable combination.
In this course of study, you will:
- Build a comprehensive body of knowledge in relevant business theory, best practices and leadership.
- Master project life cycles.
- Learn how to effectively and efficiently plan for resources, costs, budgets, risk assessments and staffing requirements.
- Develop timelines, conduct evaluations and measure overall strategic impacts for all manner of projects.
Designed by the authors of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) certification test, JIU’s MBA in Project Management specialization gives you all the theories, techniques, and practical knowledge needed to become a certified project manager. In fact, the PMI has designated JIU and the MBA in Project Management as a Registered Educational Provider, which certifies that these specialized courses will provide the educational background for project managers applying for "Project Management Professional" (PMP®) certification. For more information about the Project Management Institute, visit www.pmi.org.
Who should enroll:
This degree is ideal for business professionals interested in project management who are seeking a quality MBA program. Students include senior project managers, product and/or service directors and coordinators, key account managers, and IT professionals, among others. These courses may also be used by existing PMPs for professional development purposes and each course is worth 45 PDUs towards PMP Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR).
Specialization Courses
| MBA 571 The Project Management Framework | ||
| MBA 572 Planning Projects to Manage Outcomes | ||
| MBA 573 Project Controls and Tracking Project Progress | ||
| MBA 574 Strategic Thinking and Project Management | ||

