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Online MBA in Project Management

Home : Academics : Benson School of Business : Online MBA in Project Management

Plan, Lead and Execute Projects and Teams for Organizational Success

The Online MBA with Project and Quality Management concentration is designed to prepare you for careers in total quality management, project management, business analyst, quality control management, project control, and project implementation management. Pursuing this concentration will focus on project management, human factors, and team management dynamics, and total quality management. Individuals with a leadership inclination and oriented toward task management will benefit greatly from this specialization.

Our MBA Online is designed for professionals tasked with ensuring success in today's business operations across industries and departments. The MBA focus is on the functional areas of business, including finance, marketing, production, and administration.

Additionally, at SWU, you will understand Christian values, ethical issues, and the legal processes as they affect the business environment. You will use technology and statistical techniques to analyze data for effective decision making and apply microeconomic principles, practices, applications, and techniques. You will apply transformational servant leadership and strategic intelligence to drive transformational organizational change.

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Online Program Start Dates

Monday, May 11, 2020
Monday, August 24, 2020

 

At a Glance

Program Credit Hours
36 credits (12 courses)

Course Length
7 weeks per course

Average Completion Time
24 months

Program Format
Online

Cost per credit hour
$565

Total Cost
$20,340

* Total Cost (cost per credit hour x total credit hours) is provided to aid in program comparison only. All stated financial information is subject to change. Total Cost does not include book and material costs.

Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (Candidate)
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MBA Leveling Courses

For MBA candidates whose undergraduate degree is in a field other than business or have not met prerequisite courses for the program, academic leveling courses should be completed to provide a comprehensive review of all the foundational material associated with the degree program.

Learn more about MBA Leveling Courses

Final Examination — At the end of the program, students may be required to complete a comprehensive examination designated by the program. Students should consult the School of Business for specific details and requirements.

Career Preparation

The MBA in Project and Quality Management prepares you for a broad range of positions but focuses on the growing project management career field in a variety of industries, including job titles such as:

  • Program or project manager
  • Project leader
  • Project quality manager
  • Project risk manager
  • Project scheduler
  • Project planner
  • Project cost estimator
  • Project procurement manager
  • Team leader test manager

Courses

SWU's MBA provides a well-rounded learning experience for today's needed business skills. The Project and Quality Management concentration courses add an extra focus and depth on managing projects for organizational success.

  • MGMT 5443 — Managing for Quality and Excellence
  • MGMT 5033 — Operations Management
  • MGMT 5273 — Strategic Leadership
  • MGMT 5403 — Advanced Project Management
  • MGMT 5053 — Applied Organizational Behavior
  • MGMT 5263 — Leadership and Ethics or IBMT 5013 — Culture and Ethics in International Business
  • MBAM 5223 — Data Analysis and Decision Making
  • MGMT 5243 — Economics for Managers
  • MBAM 5323 — Accounting in an Automated Society
  • MGMT 5073 — Human Resources Management
  • MGMT 5103 — Advanced Financial Management
  • MGMT 5803 — Business Policy and Strategic Planning

Admission Requirements for Master of Business Administration

  • Submission of a completed application
  • $25 application fee
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Experience in a healthcare setting of at least one year (healthcare administration concentration student only)
  • GPA of 2.7 or better on all undergraduate coursework or on the final 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
  • If GPA is less than 2.7 but better than 2.5, students may be granted conditional admission if approved by the Admission Committee
  • If GPA is less than 2.5 and upon approval of the Admission Committee, students may take the GMAT and present a score of 450 or greater for consideration. Admission to the program is not guaranteed by taking the GMAT.
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
  • Undergraduate coursework in statistics, accounting, and economics. For those whose undergraduate degree is in a field other than business or have not met prerequisite courses for the program, academic leveling courses should be completed to provide a comprehensive review of all the foundational material associated with the degree program. Learn more about academic leveling courses.
  • Applicants for whom English is a second language, applicant must submit an official TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test) or equivalent evidence of proficiency in English.

If you have any questions regarding admission requirements for your degree program, please contact an admissions representative at 877-644-5557 or . 

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