Online Project Management Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Science in Project Management

From big companies to small businesses, day-to-day operations and long-term successes hinge on the execution of projects. Yet, according to a Project Management Institute (PMI) study1, there’s a widening gap between employers’ need for skilled project management workers and the availability of professionals to fill those roles. You can study the standards and skills involved in this in-demand field when you pursue your Bachelor of Science degree in Project Management from CTU.

1http://www.pmi.org/learning/careers/talent-gap-2021 (visited 11/4/24).

180
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5 Weeks
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Online
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Program Overview

Effective July 2, 2019, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Colorado Springs and Aurora Campuses.


The Bachelor of Science in Project Management (BSPM) is a 180-credit-hour program that consists of 66 general education credit hours, 82 credit hours devoted to core business and management courses, and 32 credit hours in the project management concentration.
This globally accredited program for students interested in the project management field is aligned with project management standards and skills. Its focus is on student practice and understanding of project management industry standards in various work settings.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.

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For the 10th consecutive year, CTU is ranked among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report*

* CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Programs.
The GAC Accredited Program seal is a mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.

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Courses

Courses: General Education Credits
COMS102 Dynamic Interactions and Professional Presence 4.5
This course introduces students to the strategies and techniques needed to develop a professional presence. Students will explore how personal and professional development impacts effectiveness in the workplace. Assignments explore the concept of professional presence in relation to interpersonal dynamics and the communication needs of individuals, groups, and organizations.
COMS105 Interpersonal Communications 4.5
ECON210 Principles of Macroeconomics 4.5
ECON212 Principles of Microeconomics 4.5
ENGL104 Introductory Written Communication 4.5
ENGL105 Professional Written Communications 4.5
HIST120 Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present 4.5
MATH102 Introduction to College Math 4.5
MATH106 Algebra for Business 4.5
MATH301 Data Driven Statistics 4.5
PHIL101 Introduction to Ethics 4.5
SCI101 Introduction to the Sciences 4.5
SCI103 Science and Technology- Laboratory Course 1.5
SCI201 Environmental Science and Sustainability 4.5
SCI203 Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course 1.5
UNIV104 Academic and Career Success 4.5
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HUMNELE Humanities Elective 4.5
Total Credit Hours: 66

Total Credit Hours: 180

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Learning Outcomes

BSPM Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Define and describe a project, program, project management, types of project organizational structures, project life cycle phases, and the PMBOK® Guide knowledge areas and process groups.
  2. Evaluate the impact that a global marketplace and economy has on project management practices, human resources, and strategic decision making.
  3. Demonstrate how project managers align organizational strategy with leadership and stakeholder needs to satisfy project requirements and outcomes.
  4. Analyze project scope and identify project key tasks and stakeholders.
  5. Apply appropriate PMBOK® Guide knowledge areas and process groups to project situations and work environments.
  6. Explain the management and integration of organizational projects, programs and portfolios.
  7. Identify skills, tools, principles, and techniques of continuous process improvement.

Faculty

Bruce Stetar, DBA

Bruce Stetar, DBA

University Dean

Dr. Stetar is the University Dean of the College of Business and Management at CTU. He has over 28 years of experience as an educator, filling roles in both the teaching and administration areas across a range of academic programs and divisions in the fields of Business, IT and Applied Communications at institutions in four different countries.

Cynthia Solari, DBA

Cynthia Solari, DBA

Executive Program Director

Dr. Solari is an Executive Program Director for CTU's College of Business and Management. She has spent over 20 years in higher education, pre-dominantly in an operations role, focusing on organizational change and leadership development strategies within the non-traditional and online sector.

Accreditations and Alignments

The curriculum covers the various knowledge areas, including the PMI Talent Triangle™, specified by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) and A Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition, the industry standard for project management.  

The Bachelor of Science in Project Management is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).

This program is accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).


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Cost of this degree may be reduced based on one or more of the following:

Active duty military status

Number of credits transferred and accepted from other institutions

Tuition Reimbursement (talk to your HR Manager)

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Eligibility for a Corporate Alliances Grant (check with your CTU Admissions Advisor)

Students in CTU bachelor's degree programs may bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. CTU Fast Track lets students earn college credit for what they already know. As a result, students can complete their degree up to 30% faster. Just as important, by passing multiple Fast Track exams, students can save up to 30% on time and money towards the full cost of a degree program with CTU Fast Track. There’s no additional cost for the exams and no penalty if a student fails to pass.*

Take a look at the list of current Fast Track courses and see how many courses you may be able to earn credit for.

*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.