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Project Management, B.S.

Learn project strategy, contract management and project management math as you pursue industry certifications with the Bachelor of Science in Project Management program offered through Â鶹´«Ã½'s School for Professional Studies.ÌýProject-based learning and class simulators will prepare you to promote the widespread applicability of the five basic project management processes as outlined in the PMBOK®: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing.

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has named Â鶹´«Ã½ a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.). R.E.P.s are organizations that have been approved by PMI to help project managers achieve and maintain the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Program Management Professional (PgMP)® and other PMI professional credentials.

As part of the School for Professional Studies, this 120-credit degree program offers future and current leaders like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With six accelerated, eight-week terms offered each year through SLU online, you can begin working toward your degree at any time, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.Ìý

Faculty

As a student in the School for Professional Studies at Â鶹´«Ã½, you’ll learn from exceptional faculty who are leading experts in their fields. They bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and are dedicated to your professional success. Learn more about the SPS faculty.

Careers

Project management skills are needed across multiple disciplines, from technology to manufacturing, real estate to construction, and sales management to service. The Project Management Institute projectsÌý22 million new jobs in seven project-oriented sectors through 2027.

Tuition

Tuition Cost Per Credit
Undergraduate Tuition
Standard Tuition $650
Active Duty/Veteran (TA eligible or GI Bill); First Responders $295
BJC Partnership $333

Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

There are two principal ways to help finance a Â鶹´«Ã½ education:

  • Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need. The School for Professional Studies offers numerous scholarships and awards specifically for new students.
  • Financial Aid: Financial aid is provided in the form of grants and loans, some of which require repayment.

To determine eligibility for financial assistance, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early for maximum consideration. FAFSA is available online at .

For information on other scholarships and financial aid, visit the student financial services office online at Office of Student Financial Services.

Active Military and Veterans and First Responders

Honorably discharged veterans, active-duty military members, reserve members and first responders qualify for a reduced tuition rate of $295 per credit hour for any undergraduate program offered through the School for Professional Studies.

  1. Graduates will be able to describe the project management framework, addressing individual, team and organizational needs.
  2. Graduates will be able to integrate leadership and management competencies to influence stakeholders.
  3. Graduates will be able to use data to prioritize project resource requirements.
  4. Graduates will be able to appraise project progress toward stated deliverables.
  5. Graduates will be able to arbitrate trade-offs in delivering project success.

Admission Requirements

  • Completed application
  • High school diploma or composite GED score of at least 2250
  • Minimum transfer cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unless qualified for conditional admittance)
  • Official transcript from the most recent institution attended
UponÌýadmission, a new student must successfully complete a virtual meeting with their academic coach to be enrolled in first-term coursework.
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The School for Professional Studies welcomes adult learners seeking an undergraduate education after life circumstances have interrupted their educational journeys. Adult life circumstances, for the purposes ofÌýadmission, would include individuals with at least one of the following characteristics:
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  • Delayed enrollment in post-secondary education
  • Attends part time for at least part of the academic year
  • Works full time (35 hours or more/week) while enrolled
  • Is financially independent
  • Has dependents other than a spouse
  • Is a single parent
  • Has other demands that make traditional education less feasible
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Program RequirementsÌý

University Undergraduate Core32-35
Major Requirements42
PMGTÌý1010
Fundamentals of Project Management
PMGTÌý1020
Fundamentals of Contract Management
PMGTÌý1030
Project Selection and Scope
PMGTÌý2010
Communication-Stakeholder & Quality Management
PMGTÌý2020
Project Data Analysis
PMGTÌý3010
Proposal Management
PMGTÌý3020
Time, Cost and Risk Management
PMGTÌý3030
Contract Supplier Administration
PMGTÌý3040
Project Management Leadership Ethics
PMGTÌý3050
Government Contracting; FAR & UCC
PMGTÌý4010
Requirements Analysis
PMGTÌý4020
Multi-Project Management
PMGTÌý4030
Project Management Laboratory
PMGTÌý4800
Project-Contract Management Capstone
General electives43-46
Total Credits120

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and receive a C or better in all major classes.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollmentÌýunless otherwise noted. Ìý

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
CORE Requirement 3
Fall 1 Ìý
General Elective 3
Fall 2 Ìý
CORE Requirement 3
General Elective 3
ÌýCredits12
Spring
Spring 1 Ìý
CORE Requirement 3
CORE Requirement 3
Spring 2 Ìý
CORE Requirement 3
CORE Requirement 3
ÌýCredits12
Summer
General Elective 3
CORE Requirement 3
ÌýCredits6
Year Two
Fall
Fall 1 Ìý
PMGTÌý1010 Fundamentals of Project Management 3
CORE Requirement 3
Fall 2 Ìý
PMGTÌý1020 Fundamentals of Contract Management 3
CORE Requirement 3
ÌýCredits12
Spring
Spring 1 Ìý
PMGTÌý2010 Communication-Stakeholder & Quality Management 3
CORE Requirement 3
Spring 2 Ìý
PMGTÌý1030 Project Selection and Scope 3
General Elective 3
ÌýCredits12
Summer
CORE Requirement 3
CORE Requirement 3
ÌýCredits6
Year Three
Fall
Fall 1 Ìý
PMGTÌý2020 Project Data Analysis 3
General Elective 3
Fall 2 Ìý
CORE Requirement 3
CORE Requirement 3
ÌýCredits12
Spring
Spring 1 Ìý
PMGTÌý3010 Proposal Management 3
General Elective 3
Spring 2 Ìý
PMGTÌý3050 Government Contracting; FAR & UCC 3
General Elective 3
ÌýCredits12
Summer
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
ÌýCredits6
Year Four
Fall
Fall 1 Ìý
PMGTÌý3020 Time, Cost and Risk Management 3
PMGTÌý4010 Requirements Analysis 3
Fall 2 Ìý
PMGTÌý4030 Project Management Laboratory 3
PMGTÌý4020 Multi-Project Management 3
ÌýCredits12
Spring
Spring 1 Ìý
PMGTÌý3030 Contract Supplier Administration 3
PMGTÌý3040 Project Management Leadership Ethics 3
Spring 2 Ìý
PMGTÌý4800 Project-Contract Management Capstone 3
General Elective 3
ÌýCredits12
Summer
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
ÌýCredits6
ÌýTotal Credits120

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