MBA in Project Management | Saint Leo University

Program Description

Corporations across the globe in industries such as telecommunications, construction, information technology, entertainment, healthcare and defense are becoming increasingly project-based and project-team oriented. An online MBA degree with a concentration in project management provides students with the skills necessary to lead complex projects for mid to large-size corporations.

The project management MBA course consists of 36 credit hours (12 subjects)* and focuses on best practices for selecting, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing projects. Students engage in the practical application of project management principles through exercises and the use of current industry software.

The online project management MBA program is designed to incorporate flexibility for working professionals and is offered online so that the course may be conveniently accessed by students 24/7. All project management subjects at the MBA level follow the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Fifth Edition standards set by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

*Students who have already completed subjects at the graduate level may be eligible to receive up to 6 credits in recognition of their previous studies. Click here or contact an admissions advisor at students@in.saintleo.edu for more information on the requirements and the credit recognition process.

What subjects Can I Take?

Please refer to the Academic Catalog (link below) for the most up-to-date information on subjects. MBA in project management subjects can include:

● PRM 516 - Project Process Groups and Project/Product Life Cycles 3 credits (1 subject)
● PRM 518 - Initiating, Planning and Executing a Project 3 credits (1 subject)
● PRM 520 - Monitoring, Controlling and Closing Projects 3 credits (1 subject)

● PRM 522 - Best Practices in Project Management 3 credits (1 subject)
● MBA 531 - Human Capital for Organizational Performance 3 credits (1 subject)
● MBA 599 - Strategic Management 3 credits (1 subject)

What Can I Do With a Degree in Business?

Graduates of Saint Leo University’s online project management MBA program are equipped to apply the principles, practices, and procedures of project management in any industry.

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to successfully complete the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam. You’ll also have the skills needed to launch or advance your project management career in roles such as:

● Project Manager
● Program Manager
● Project Management Consultant

● Project Analyst
● Operations Director

Academic Catalog

Academic Catalog
The university catalog details the curriculum, as well as the academic policies and procedures developed over many years to ensure that our programs meet standards of quality, fairness, and integrity. In doing so, we ensure that you obtain a degree that meets the highest standards of academic excellence.

ACADEMIC CATALOG

Accreditations

Saint Leo University is accredited in the U.S.

Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs

Saint Leo University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).