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Recently we explained what project management is and what project managers do and today we’re going to explore why you should consider earning a degree in project management.
As part of our discussion, we’ll take a look at why you might want to study project management, how to choose between a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in the field, and why you should consider earning your degree from CSU Global.
After you’ve learned more about project management, please fill out our information request form to receive additional details about our online Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, or our online Master’s Degree in Project Management. If you are ready to get started, submit your application today.
There are several reasons to consider studying project management, including:
It’s a great time to pursue project management because the demand for professional project managers is projected to grow over the next decade.
Burning Glass, which collects and analyzes millions of job postings from across the country, projected the job growth for professional project managers between 2020 and 2030 to be around 8%, which is double the average rate of growth for all occupations.
The field is growing quickly, and wherever there is growth, there are likely to be job openings, as well as new roles available for managers and senior-level employees.
If one of your career goals is to achieve a leadership or management-level position, then project management may be the perfect field to study.
Why? Because project managers are some of the most important members of modern business organizations, as they’re responsible for leading sophisticated projects from the planning stage through completion and delivery.
Project managers are critical to developing strategies that drive organizational performance, and as a result, they can become incredibly important members of any organization’s leadership team.
If you want to become an indispensable member of the company you work for, then project management could be the perfect discipline.
If you stick with the industry and work your way up to a top-rated job, you’ll have an excellent chance of earning a considerable salary.
Here is a quick look at some senior-level industry roles for professional project managers:
This is just a shortlist of potential job titles you could pursue, and the full list of potential job titles is much longer.
If your long-term goal is to develop a lucrative set of skills that will help you earn a great salary, then you should consider getting your degree in project management.
While you don’t necessarily have to complete a degree in project management to launch a career in the industry, earning your degree is one of the best ways to ensure that you’ve developed a solid understanding of industry best practices and modern project management strategies.
Getting your degree will also help get your resume noticed by hiring managers, making it far easier to land interviews where you can demonstrate your skills, expertise, and abilities, and increasing the odds that you’ll be able to easily find employment in the field.
In short, completing a degree program will help prove that you can bring value to any organization from day one, improving your marketability for jobs as a professional project manager.
When it comes to choosing an academic program, you have two excellent options available from CSU Global.
We suggest enrolling in the degree program that best meets your professional needs.
To determine which type of program that would be, think about your existing education credentials, your current knowledge of project management best practices, your experience in the field, and your long-term career goals.
If you are new to the industry and just looking to get your foot in the door with an entry-level position, or if you lack an undergraduate degree, then a Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management is probably your best bet.
However, if you already have some industry experience, if you already have a bachelor’s degree, or if you’re looking to land a role in management or leadership, then you’ll want to consider a Master’s Degree in Project Management.
If you are having trouble choosing between a bachelor’s or master’s degree, consider contacting an Enrollment Counselor by calling 1-800-462-7845, or by emailing enroll [at] csuglobal.edu.
Whichever program you choose to pursue, you can rest assured that getting your degree will help set you on a path to success, as completing a degree program is one of the very best ways to become an effective, skilled, and successful professional project manager.
You should consider getting your degree online, especially if you have existing work or family responsibilities, and you need a flexible degree program that will allow you to study on your own schedule.
CSU Global’s 100% online degrees in Project Management were designed to provide this kind of flexibility, as they offer:
Both our bachelor’s and master’s programs were designed to be entirely online, and they provide far more flexibility than traditional in-person degree programs, making them the perfect option for busy adults.
You should think about studying with us at CSU Global because both our bachelor’s and master’s programs in Project Management are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and both programs are also accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI)’s Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management Education Programs, which allows our students and alumni to receive substantial credit toward their experience requirement when they apply for PMI certifications.
Each program has achieved excellent rankings from third-party organizations.
Our Bachelor’s Program in Project Management currently holds the following rankings:
Our Master of Project Management program also holds excellent rankings, including:
Furthermore, CSU Global itself holds several distinguished rankings, including:
Finally, we offer competitive tuition rates and a Tuition Guarantee to ensure your rate won’t increase between enrollment and graduation.
To get additional details about our fully accredited, 100% online degrees in Project Management, please give us a call at (800) 462-7845, or fill out our Information Request Form.
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