Project Management, B.S.
Learn project strategy, contract management and project management math as you pursue industry certifications with the Bachelor of Science in Project Management program offered through ¶¶Òõpro's School for Professional Studies.ÌýProject-based learning and class simulators will prepare you to promote the widespread applicability of the five basic project management processes as outlined in the PMBOK®: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing.
The Project Management Institute (PMI) has named ¶¶Òõpro a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.). R.E.P.s are organizations that have been approved by PMI to help project managers achieve and maintain the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Program Management Professional (PgMP)® and other PMI professional credentials.
As part of the School for Professional Studies, this 120-credit degree program offers future and current leaders like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With six accelerated, eight-week terms offered each year through SLU online, you can begin working toward your degree at any time, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.Ìý
Faculty
As a student in the School for Professional Studies at ¶¶Òõpro, you’ll learn from exceptional faculty who are leading experts in their fields. They bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and are dedicated to your professional success. Learn more about the SPS faculty.
Careers
Project management skills are needed across multiple disciplines, from technology to manufacturing, real estate to construction, and sales management to service. The Project Management Institute projectsÌý22 million new jobs in seven project-oriented sectors through 2027.
Tuition
Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
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Undergraduate Tuition | |
Standard Tuition | $650 |
Active Duty/Veteran (TA eligible or GI Bill); First Responders | $295 |
BJC Partnership | $333 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are two principal ways to help finance a ¶¶Òõpro education:
- Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need. The School for Professional Studies offers numerous scholarships and awards specifically for new students.
- Financial Aid: Financial aid is provided in the form of grants and loans, some of which require repayment.
To determine eligibility for financial assistance, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early for maximum consideration. FAFSA is available online at .
For information on other scholarships and financial aid, visit the student financial services office online at Office of Student Financial Services.
Active Military and Veterans and First Responders
Honorably discharged veterans, active-duty military members, reserve members and first responders qualify for a reduced tuition rate of $295 per credit hour for any undergraduate program offered through the School for Professional Studies.
- Graduates will be able to describe the project management framework, addressing individual, team and organizational needs.
- Graduates will be able to integrate leadership and management competencies to influence stakeholders.
- Graduates will be able to use data to prioritize project resource requirements.
- Graduates will be able to appraise project progress toward stated deliverables.
- Graduates will be able to arbitrate trade-offs in delivering project success.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- High school diploma or composite GED score of at least 2250
- Minimum transfer cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unless qualified for conditional admittance)
- Official transcript from the most recent institution attended
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- Delayed enrollment in post-secondary education
- Attends part time for at least part of the academic year
- Works full time (35 hours or more/week) while enrolled
- Is financially independent
- Has dependents other than a spouse
- Is a single parent
- Has other demands that make traditional education less feasible
Program RequirementsÌý
Code | Title | Credits |
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University Undergraduate Core | 32-35 | |
Major Requirements | 42 | |
PMGTÌý1010 | Fundamentals of Project Management | |
PMGTÌý1020 | Fundamentals of Contract Management | |
PMGTÌý1030 | Project Selection and Scope | |
PMGTÌý2010 | Communication-Stakeholder & Quality Management | |
PMGTÌý2020 | Project Data Analysis | |
PMGTÌý3010 | Proposal Management | |
PMGTÌý3020 | Time, Cost and Risk Management | |
PMGTÌý3030 | Contract Supplier Administration | |
PMGTÌý3040 | Project Management Leadership Ethics | |
PMGTÌý3050 | Government Contracting; FAR & UCC | |
PMGTÌý4010 | Requirements Analysis | |
PMGTÌý4020 | Multi-Project Management | |
PMGTÌý4030 | Project Management Laboratory | |
PMGTÌý4800 | Project-Contract Management Capstone | |
General electives | 43-46 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and receive a C or better in all major classes.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollmentÌýunless otherwise noted. Ìý
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Fall 1 | Ìý | |
General Elective | 3 | |
Fall 2 | Ìý | |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 12 |
Spring | ||
Spring 1 | Ìý | |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Spring 2 | Ìý | |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 12 |
Summer | ||
General Elective | 3 | |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 6 |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
Fall 1 | Ìý | |
PMGTÌý1010 | Fundamentals of Project Management | 3 |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Fall 2 | Ìý | |
PMGTÌý1020 | Fundamentals of Contract Management | 3 |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 12 |
Spring | ||
Spring 1 | Ìý | |
PMGTÌý2010 | Communication-Stakeholder & Quality Management | 3 |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Spring 2 | Ìý | |
PMGTÌý1030 | Project Selection and Scope | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 12 |
Summer | ||
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 6 |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
Fall 1 | Ìý | |
PMGTÌý2020 | Project Data Analysis | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Fall 2 | Ìý | |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 12 |
Spring | ||
Spring 1 | Ìý | |
PMGTÌý3010 | Proposal Management | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Spring 2 | Ìý | |
PMGTÌý3050 | Government Contracting; FAR & UCC | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 12 |
Summer | ||
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 6 |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
Fall 1 | Ìý | |
PMGTÌý3020 | Time, Cost and Risk Management | 3 |
PMGTÌý4010 | Requirements Analysis | 3 |
Fall 2 | Ìý | |
PMGTÌý4030 | Project Management Laboratory | 3 |
PMGTÌý4020 | Multi-Project Management | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 12 |
Spring | ||
Spring 1 | Ìý | |
PMGTÌý3030 | Contract Supplier Administration | 3 |
PMGTÌý3040 | Project Management Leadership Ethics | 3 |
Spring 2 | Ìý | |
PMGTÌý4800 | Project-Contract Management Capstone | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 12 |
Summer | ||
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 6 |
Ìý | Total Credits | 120 |
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