MBA in Project Management

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.

The Project Management Institute ® (PMI®) has designated JIU as a Global Registered Education Provider (Global R.E.P.).   PMI is a registered mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.

Required Program Disclosures

Specialization Learning Outcomes:

  • Examine the context of projects and differentiate between projects and operations.
  • Explain and apply project life cycles.
  • Plan for resources, costs, budgets, risk assessments and staffing requirements.
  • Develop timelines, conduct evaluations and measure overall strategic impacts for projects.
  • Develop foundational business knowledge and skills through the core courses.
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 PMP® certificant(s) for professional development purposes and each course is worth 45 PDUs towards PMP® Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR).

PMP® is a registered mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.

 

Note: JIU also offers a project management specialization within the Master of Arts in Business Communication degree program. If you are interested in studying project management from a business process/communications perspective, you may want to consider this option. Click here to learn more.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your Student Support Counselor.

CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
6 Business Administration Courses18 Credits
1 Elective3 Credits
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
36 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU101 Orientation - Successful Online Learning
6 Business Administration Courses18 Credits
BC607 Leading from a Global Perspective
ETH501 Making Ethical Management Decisions
MBA502 Economic Theory and Applications
MBA503 Managerial Accounting
MBA504 Financial Management
MBA505 Marketing Management
1 Elective3 Credits
Select 1 Graduate level (500-699) ACC, BC, FIN or MBA course
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
MBA571 The Project Management Framework
MBA572 Planning Projects to Manage Outcomes
MBA573 Project Controls and Tracking Project Progress
MBA574 Strategic Thinking and Project Management
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
MBA580 MBA Capstone

Transfer credit is available for applicable courses.