Project Management

The Ideal Degree in Today's Economy

Only $205 per credit hour

Fully online - all classes are asynchronous

A partnership in learning with personal support to achieve success.

SIX, 7-WEEK TERMS

Flexible and Convenient

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  • Dedicated Success Coach for personalized support
  • Supportive professors who mentor and guide students
  • Responsive, communication, you're never alone
  • 24/7 Tutor.com access
  • No memorization or tests
  • Immediately apply what you learn
  • Real-world, outcome-based skill development
  • Practical assessments for tangible learning
  • Elevates confidence and presence

What You Will Learn

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Recession-Resilient

  • Leadership: Is a universally sought-after skill.
  • Industry-Agnostic Demand: Unlike highly specialized degrees that tie you to one sector.
  • "AI-Proof" Leadership: Artificial intelligence cannot negotiate with difficult stakeholders, navigate complex human team dynamics, or secure cross-departmental buy-in.

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  • Master Fundamental Frameworks: Design comprehensive project plans aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards.
  • Navigate Agile & Lean Methodologies: Utilize Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid models to lead projects in rapidly changing environments.
  • Control Schedules & Budgets: Use industry-standard techniques to build out timelines, analyze costs, and keep projects on track.
  • Manage Risk & Quality: Identify potential risks, maintain high-quality standards, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Understand Contracts & Compliance: Confidently handle the legal, regulatory, and ethical dimensions of project management.
  • Leverage PM Technology: Gain practical experience with the latest industry-recognized project management tools and software.
  • Prepare for Certification: Apply the PMI Body of Knowledge to complex scenarios to demonstrate your readiness for professional practice.
  • Build a Professional Portfolio: Complete a real-world capstone project that proves your competency from planning through execution to future employers.

"I need these skills to be indispensable in my career."

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  • A New Professional Mindset: Shift from a task-oriented worker to a strategic thinker.
  • Project management: Isn't just about Gantt charts—it’s a completely new way of thinking.
  • Booming job growth: The demand for certified project managers has never been higher.
  • Project Management Institute (PMI): Be equipped with the foundational knowledge required for certification
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Why Project Management Skills Are Critical Now

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  • Recession-Resilient Efficiency: Companies need professionals who know how to optimize resources and bring initiatives in under budget.
  • Industry-Agnostic Demand: Unlike highly specialized degrees that tie you to one sector, a PM degree is a universal passport.
  • "AI-Proof" Leadership: Artificial intelligence cannot negotiate with difficult stakeholders, navigate complex human team dynamics, or secure cross-departmental buy-in.

Admissions requirements

  • Be transferring with a "C" or higher a minimum of 12 transferable semester credit hours (non-developmental/non-vocational) OR possess a minimum 4 years full-time work experience.
  • Have graduated from a regionally accredited or state accredited high school or have earned their GED.
  • Have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better (based on a four-point system).
  • Not be on scholastic or disciplinary suspension from any college or university.
  • Prospective students residing outside the US seeking admission to the online undergraduate programs at UMHB Bachelor of Applied Studies:
    • TOEFL score requirements = At least 80(iBT) with at least 20 in each band or
      IELTS = At least 6 in each band.
    • Proof of High School Graduation in the form of diploma or transcripts showing graduation date.
    • Not be on scholastic or disciplinary suspension from any college or university.

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Program Accreditation

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.