BS in Business, Project Management, FlexPath option
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
The Project Management specialization provides undergraduate business learners with a foundational education in the processes, procedures, tools, and techniques of coordinating and managing projects in an organizational setting. The curriculum integrates practice and theory, and focuses on the basics of project management and ten knowledge areas of practice, including but not limited to resource allocation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management. Learners examine the role of project manager as a change agent working with others to create value for an organization. The curriculum focuses on development of project management technical skills, professional behavior, and strategic awareness that is required to make informed decisions. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to pursue careers as project coordinators, project managers, business analysts, and program managers. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn a BS in Business through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.
General Education Requirements
Choose 22.5 program points with a minimum of 2 program points from each category; see General Education Courses, FlexPath option.†
Required courses
Additional Program Requirements
Core courses
At least 21 program points
Specialization courses
At least 24 program points
| PM-FPX4010 | Process Groups and Knowledge Areas in Project Management | 3 |
| PM-FPX4020 | Integration and Scope Management | 3 |
| PM-FPX4030 | Scheduling, Cost, and Quality Management | 3 |
| PM-FPX4040 | Human Resources and Motivation Management | 3 |
| PM-FPX4050 | Communication and Stakeholder Management | 3 |
| PM-FPX4060 | Risk Management in Project Management | 3 |
| PM-FPX4070 | Procurement Management in Project Management | 3 |
| PM-FPX4080 | Agile Project Management | 3 |
Elective courses
At least 19.5 program points
Choose courses to fulfill total program points.†
Capstone course
At least 3 program points
Taken during the learner’s final quarter
Total
At least 90 program points, including a minimum of 27 program points from the 3000/4000 level
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
† Learners in this specialization choose general education, specialization, and elective courses from the FlexPath (-FPX) course list.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.