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Colorado State University Global’s Bachelor of Science in project management is a 120-credit program that includes core courses, general education courses, electives, and optional degree specializations and certificates.Industry-aligned
Accredited by the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management Education Programs, this program grants alumni substantial credit toward PMI certification experience requirements.100% online
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CSU Global's online bachelor's in project management curriculum covers specialized topics such as project scheduling, procurement, agile methodologies, and the foundational leadership principles and soft skills needed to thrive in project management roles.
Offered 100% online, this degree in project management provides flexibility and the ability to transfer coursework from other programs toward your degree completion. Accredited by the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management Education Programs, CSU Global's online project management degree program provides alumni with substantial credit toward PMI certification experience requirements.
Graduates are equipped to apply project management best practices and are prepared to lead complex projects from start to finish. The curriculum develops competencies in leadership, communication, and team building, positioning graduates as valuable contributors in the dynamic field of project management.
Earning your online degree in project management from CSU Global will give you a leg up on the competition by proving your worth as a valuable asset to any organization. If you’re the type of person who enjoys working with others, managing the scope, time, costs, and required resources for large projects, then you may be perfectly suited to develop a successful career in the field of project management.
This profession requires well-honed planning and management skills, since it's the project manager who is responsible for delivering successful results on track, on time, and under budget.
CSU Global’s online Bachelor of Science in project management will prepare you to assume command of large-scale, organizational projects, train you to provide direction to the project team, oversee project selection, monitor resource levels and skills, and create a total organization perspective that goes beyond silo thinking.
Mission Statement - Bachelor of Science in Project Management
The Bachelor of Science in project management program prepares students for success as project management practitioners within our 21st century’s global, technology-rich, and multicultural economy. This academically accredited and rigorous learning experience is facilitated in an internet-based, technology-enabled, yet personally-interactive environment. Students develop relevant competencies based on the practical application of accepted project management best practices, which prepares them for professional project management leadership. Students apply knowledge of the project management discipline to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control, and close complex projects.
Program Details
Program Description
CSU Global's online bachelor’s in project management is a 120-credit program that integrates both soft and hard skills crucial for success. The curriculum combines theoretical analysis and practical application of project management concepts, exploring critical aspects such as contracts, asset procurement, risk assessment, project planning, scheduling, monitoring, control, and earned value methods. The degree prepares students for the challenges of project management and the successful attainment of vital PMP certifications.
What skills will I gain with a project management degree?
The online project management degree from CSU Global is fully accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center. The program teaches critical project management skills, including team management, risk analysis, schedule planning, and quality control.
Upon completion of the program, you’ll be able to:
- Apply management and leadership theories to project, program and portfolio management
- Apply effective communication, technology, and research skills
- Examine tools and techniques of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for effective analysis and decision making
- Demonstrate project management skills that impact quality
- Analyze the implications of diversity/culture and managing projects in a global setting
What jobs can you do with a bachelor’s in project management?
You can choose various career paths after earning a bachelor’s degree in project management. Job opportunities exist for project managers, program managers, and operations managers. The average annual salary for project management careers varies from $76,850 to $127,830, with some of the highest-tier careers making much more.
Top project management-related job opportunities include:
- Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Manager | 2022 Median Pay: $127,830
- Business Operations Specialists | 2022 Median Pay: $76,850
- Construction Manager | 2022 Median Pay: $101,480
- Project Management Specialist | 2022 Median Pay: $95,370
Salary information is based on Lightcast data from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. 09/2023
Courses in this Program
CSU Global’s Project Management Bachelor’s Degree requires the completion of 120 total credits, including a mix of core degree courses, general education courses, elective courses, and optional degree specializations and certificates.
CSU Global's General Education Courses are more than a bachelor's degree requirement. They are designed to help you develop and strengthen valuable skills demanded in the workplace.
Already taken some courses? Up to 90 total credits (and 64 from community colleges) can be transferred into a bachelor's degree at CSU Global. Request a Transcript Evaluation Summary to see how close you already are to graduation!
- ORG300 - Applying Leadership Principles
- MGT300 - Principles of Management
- OPS400 - Fundamentals of Operations Management
- PJM310 - Introduction to Project Management
- PJM330 - Effective Project Scheduling and Control
- PJM380 - Project Management Tools
- PJM400 - Project Procurement and Contract Management
- PJM405 - Fundamentals of Agile Methodologies
- PJM410 - Assessing and Managing Risk
- PJM440 - Project Quality Management
- PJM460 - Project Leadership
- PJM480 - Capstone: Project Management
When you earn your bachelor’s degree through CSU Global, you can choose to customize it with an undergraduate specialization in a subject that matches your professional goals or personal interests.
Most Popular Specializations:
- Organizational Leadership
- Human Resources and Organizational Development
- Marketing
- Emergency Management
- Healthcare Management
- Foundations of Accounting
Additional Available Specializations for this Program:
- Applied Social Sciences
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Computer Programming
- Construction Management
- Criminal Forensics
- Criminal Justice Management
- Criminology
- Data Management and Analysis
- Digital Marketing
- Fundraising
- Healthcare Communication
- Information Technology Management
- Information Technology Operations
- Intelligence and Homeland Security
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Public and Non-Profit Management
- Public Relations
- Web Application Development
The remainder of your degree is comprised of courses of your choice that support your educational goals and needs. Including a specialization reduces the number of elective credits you'll need to complete your bachelor's degree.
Affordable Tuition
As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.
Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Project Management is the process that helps organizations keep projects on track, on time, and on budget. Project managers are responsible for managing limited resources and planning for unexpected hurdles, ensuring that the pace of work continues even in the face of unforeseen problems.
Every organization needs individuals who can guide projects to deliver successful results, and that’s exactly what project managers are tasked with. Demand for project managers is likely to remain strong in future years, stimulated by several factors, including:
- The need for implementing infrastructure projects
- Technological advancement and the need for product development in a relatively short amount of time
- Widespread adoption of the triple bottom line philosophy (i.e. planet, people, prosperity)
- Large-scale initiatives to resolve organizational problems
Typical daily duties for project managers include:
- Marshalling resources required to successfully complete a project on track, on time, and on budget.
- Linking directly to the customer interface.
- Providing direction, coordination, and integration to the team members involved in the project.
- Being fully responsible for the performance and success of the projects they oversee.
- Coordinating assets to ensure the right people are getting involved at the right time on the right issues so that the right decisions can be made to ensure project success.
Project managers also serve a larger organizational role as well, with responsibilities commonly including:
- Overseeing project selection.
- Monitoring aggregate resource levels and skills of organizational assets.
- Encouraging the use of best practices.
- Balancing projects in order to manage organizational risk.
- Improving communications across all stakeholders.
- Creating a total organization perspective that goes beyond silo thinking.
If you enjoy planning, organizing, scheduling, working with people and serving in leadership positions, then you may be well-suited for success as a professional project manager.
The most straightforward way to develop your skills and experience in project management is to enroll in a degree program and study the skills and knowledge required in an academic environment.
CSU Global’s online Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management will give you the opportunity to analyze and apply project management theories and concepts, particularly those associated with organizations that have limited time and resources.
Our program alumni gain a solid understanding of contracts, asset procurement, risk, project control, monitoring, and earned value methods, in addition to examining the costs and benefits of Total Quality Management. Students will also learn to apply the soft skills associated with leadership, communication, and team building.
Completing your B.S. in Project Management ensures that you’ll be well-prepared to assume the responsibilities required of professional project managers, including:
- Analyzing project records to effectively monitor and control all elements of an organizational project.
- Helping to make crucial staffing decisions, ensuring each project has the resources it needs.
- Developing detailed project plans and managing budgets.
- Making effective resource management decisions, ensuring projects are completed on time and under budget.
As a project manager, you’ll be asked to deliver successful results by managing temporary, non-repetitive activities.
If you’re interested in overcoming challenges and want to help business stay on track, on time, and on budget, then this may be an excellent career option.
CSU Global’s Online Project Management Courses will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to serve as an effective, skilled project manager.
According to the Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey, some commonly held project management job titles and salaries include:
- Project Management Specialist / 2019 Median Pay: $92,221
- Project Manager III / 2019 Median Pay: $115,000
- Project Management Consultant / 2019 Median Pay: $120,000
Yes! While it may take hard work and dedication to complete your bachelor’s degree in project management, this is an excellent industry to get into and CSU Global’s 100% online Project management Program is one of the best ways to enter the field.
Why should you consider studying with us?
- Our project management program is GAC-accredited, PMI-aligned, and regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- 98% of our project management bachelor’s degree program report working in the field of project management after completing their degree.
- Alumni from our project management program report an estimated annual starting salary of $84,235.
- The top three reported job titles for graduates from our project management program are Project Manager, Program Manager, and Operations Manager.
CSU Global is one of the best online project management schools, having recently earned several awards, including:
- A #1 ranking for Top 25 Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Project Management from Top Management Degrees.
- A #5 ranking for Best Online Bachelor’s in Project Management Programs from The Best Schools.
- A “Gold School” of Distinction award from Best Colleges, making us one of only 15 schools to receive gold rankings, out of more than 2,000 online degree programs.
Career Outlook
PMI Aligned for PMP Certification
Our degree in Project Management is aligned with PMI’s Body of Knowledge and uses the PMBOK Guide as one of the key references in our project management course
98% of Alumni Working In Their Field
Alumni from CSU Global’s online Project Management program report extremely high rates of working in the field.
$84k+ Starting Salary
Alumni from CSU Global’s Bachelor of Science program in Project Management report an estimated annual starting salary above $84k.
Program Accreditations and Rankings
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PMI Aligned
CSU Global project management curriculum is aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading project management organization.
GAC Accredited
The GAC Accredited Program seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute (PMI). CSU Global's B.S. in Project Management is accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC), the world's leading specialized accrediting body for project management.
Best Online Bachelor's Programs
U.S. News & World Report ranks CSU Global among the Top 20 Online Bachelor's Programs for 2024.
Top Online Bachelor's Degree in Project Management
Top Management Degrees ranked CSU Global #1 in their Top 25 Online Bachelor's Degrees in Project Management list.
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Institutional Accreditation
Institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) means your degree comes from a top-quality, trusted university.
I was able to apply what I learned at CSU Global directly to my job. It broadened my skill set and made me a more effective Project Manager, [and] the flexibility allowed me to spend time with my family and dedicate myself to my full time job while earning my degree.
Peter ChiappaB.S. Project Management Alumni
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