Recently we wrote about what project managers do and why project management is so important. Today we’re going to explain why you should consider launching a career in project management.

As part of our discussion, we’ll discuss why you should consider becoming a project manager, how to choose between a bachelor’s or a master’s program, and why you should earn your degree from CSU Global.

After you’ve learned all more about project management, please fill out our information request form to receive additional details about our 100% online Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, and our online Master’s Degree program in Project Management. If you’re ready to get started, submit your application today.

Why Should You Consider Launching a Career in Project Management?

There are many good reasons to think about pursuing a career in project management and three of the most compelling are:

  1. Demand for professional project managers is projected to continue growing quickly over the next several years.
  2. Project management is an excellent career for anyone who wants to play an important role in driving organizational success.
  3. Top project management professionals can earn an excellent income.

Project Managers Continue to Experience Rising Demand

Demand for project managers is projected to keep growing steadily over the next decade, with Burning Glass predicting that employment will rise 8% between 2020 and 2030, which is double the average rate of growth for all occupations.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn’t report directly on the profession of project management, but they do report growth rates for similar roles, each of which are also projected to grow steadily between 2020 and 2030, including:

Knowing that the field is growing quickly, you can be confident that demand for project management skills and abilities will continue to be strong, making it more likely that you’ll be able to find a good role in the field.

Rising demand also signals that it’s a time to get into the industry, as growth should open not just entry-level positions, but also important leadership and management-level roles as well.

Project Managers Play a Vital Role at Modern Organizations

If you’re looking to launch a career that will provide room for growth, allowing you to assume important positions and impact organizational success, then project management is an excellent option.

Project managers have become increasingly important to modern business practices, especially at organizations working on large-scale projects.

The larger a project becomes, the more important the project manager’s role will be, since these are the professionals responsible for planning, leading, and completing projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications.

If you want a leadership role that requires sophisticated planning and management skills, and you want to be the person an organization depends on to get things done, then you will certainly want to consider a career in the field of project management.

Project Managers Have Excellent Earnings Potential

Highly skilled, experienced, and leading project managers are capable of earning excellent salaries.

In fact, some of the best roles for senior-level project managers include considerable compensation packages, like:

There are many other excellent jobs available to professional project managers, so keep in mind that this is only a shortlist of potential positions you could pursue after developing the skills, abilities, and knowledge needed to launch your career in project management.

If income potential is important to you, then you’ll want to think about getting into the field.

How to Become a Project Manager

While it’s possible to become a project manager without a degree in this specific field, getting your degree is the best way to ensure that you’ll be able to break into this competitive, challenging industry and find a great job in the field.

Earning your degree will help ensure that you develop the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to deliver real value to any organization from day one, making it easier to get a job in this competitive industry, and increasing the chances that you’ll be successful in your role as a professional project manager.

Being able to list respected academic credentials on your resume, which typically come from completing a degree program, will also make it easier to catch the eye of potential hiring managers looking to fill available industry positions, again increasing your odds of landing a good project management job.

There certainly are other paths to becoming a professional project manager, like earning project management certificates or other credentials, but completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree is likely to be your best bet for launching your project management career.

When it comes time to choose a specific degree program, make sure to look into CSU Global’s offerings, as we have two excellent options available.

How to Choose Between a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree

You’re going to want to enroll in the type of degree program that best suits your specific needs, based on your current education credentials, your industry experience, existing knowledge about project management best practices, and your long-term career aspirations.

If you’re brand new to project management and your goal is to simply break into the industry at an entry-level position, or if you don’t already have an undergraduate degree in any field, then you’ll probably want to consider getting your Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.

If you’ve already got some experience working as a professional project manager, you already have an undergraduate degree in any field, or if you’re simply looking to break into management or other senior-level roles in the field, then you may want to think about getting a Master’s Degree in Project Management instead.

This isn’t always an easy decision and if you’re having any trouble deciding on which program will work best for you, please contact a CSU Global Enrollment Counselor by calling 1-800-462-7845, or by emailing enroll [at] csuglobal.edu. They can review your situation and give you specific advice about which type of program would work best for you.

Whatever degree you decide to pursue, you can rest assured that completing your program will help prepare you for a successful career as a project manager.

Why Should You Consider Getting Your Degree Online?

We recommend getting your degree online with CSU Global because our online programs offer several important benefits compared to studying in a traditional on-campus program, including:

  • No set class times or physical locations.
  • Monthly class starts.
  • Accelerated eight-week courses.

Our degree programs were designed to be completed 100% online and are an excellent option for anyone looking to improve their educational credentials while still maintaining a busy schedule.

If your schedule includes existing work or family responsibilities, but you want to find time to complete a degree in project management, then our flexible online programs may be your best opportunity since they allow you to study entirely on your own schedule.

Why Should You Choose CSU Global?

Our Project Management programs are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and designed to provide the foundational knowledge and skills required for launching a successful career as a professional project manager. 

Both programs are also accredited by the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management Education Programs.

Our project management faculty all have recent, professional experience in the field, ensuring that you’ll graduate ready to provide value to any organization from day one.

Both our project management programs have also earned excellent rankings, including:

For our B.S. in Project Management

  • A #1 ranking on Top 25 Online Bachelor's Degrees in Project Management from Top Management Degrees.
  • A #2 ranking on Best Online Construction Management Degree Programs of 2022 from Intelligent.
  • A #2 ranking on The Best Online Bachelor's in Project Management Programs from The Best Schools.

For our Master of Project Management

CSU Global itself also holds several distinguished rankings, including:

  • A #1 ranking for Best Online Colleges & Schools in Colorado from Best Accredited Colleges.
  • A #1 ranking for Best Online Colleges in Colorado from Best Colleges.
  • A #10 ranking for Best Online Colleges for ROI from OnlineU.

Finally, we offer competitive tuition rates and a Tuition Guarantee to ensure your rate won’t increase as long as you remained enrolled as a student.

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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