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).
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.
For the 9th 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 | |
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COMS102 | Dynamic Interactions and Professional Presence | 4.5 |
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 |
or | ||
HUMNELE | Humanities Elective | 4.5 |
Total Credit Hours: | 66 |
Courses: Core | Credits | |
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ACCT201 | Accounting I | 4 |
ACCT202 | Accounting II | 4 |
ACCT203 | Accounting III | 4 |
BADM150 | Contemporary Business Trends | 4 |
BADM440 | Research Design Methods and Applications | 4 |
FINC225 | Financial Statement Analysis | 4 |
HRMT215 | Management of Human Resources | 4 |
HRMT440 | Managing Organizational Change | 4 |
IT100 | Introduction to Information Technology | 4 |
IT254 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
MGM335 | Organizational Behavior Principles | 4 |
MGM316 | International Business Communications | 4 |
MGMT115 | Introductory Business Practices | 4 |
MGMT235 | Business Law I | 4 |
MGMT345 | Operations Management | 4 |
MGMT455 | Business Policies and Strategies | 4 |
MKTG225 | Introduction to Marketing | 4 |
MPM210 | Introduction to Project Management | 6 |
SCM210 | Introduction to Logistics/Supply Chain Management | 4 |
UNIV201 | Career Planning and Management | 4 |
or | ||
MGM255 | Management Fundamentals | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 82 |
Courses: Concentration | Credits | |
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MPM344 | Project Risk Management | 4 |
MPM346 | Contracts and Procurement | 4 |
MPM357 | Project Performance and Quality Assurance | 4 |
MPM436 | Project Cost and Scheduling | 4 |
MPM460 | Human Resources within Project Management | 4 |
MPM 480 | The Evolution of Project Management | 4 |
PM220 | Project Management Tools | 4 |
PM430 | Project Management Capstone | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Total Credit Hours: 180
Learning Outcomes
BSPM Program Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
- Evaluate the impact that a global marketplace and economy has on project management practices, human resources, and strategic decision making.
- Demonstrate how project managers align organizational strategy with leadership and stakeholder needs to satisfy project requirements and outcomes.
- Analyze project scope and identify project key tasks and stakeholders.
- Apply appropriate PMBOK® Guide knowledge areas and process groups to project situations and work environments.
- Explain the management and integration of organizational projects, programs and portfolios.
- Identify skills, tools, principles, and techniques of continuous process improvement.
Faculty
Bruce Stetar, DBA
University DeanDr. 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
Executive Program DirectorDr. 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.
For more faculty profiles please visit our Leadership and Faculty page.
For more information visit the College of Business and Management.
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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FAQs
CTU’s Bachelor of Science in Project Management (BSPM) Degree Program is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant for pursuing potential opportunities in the workforce. This project management degree program emphasizes the standards and skills involved in this in-demand field. There is a focus on student practice and understanding of project management industry standards in various work settings.
As you work to complete your BS in Project Management, you will be immersed in courses where you will study these topics and much more: effective risk management planning; quality assurance concepts and principles within the total project quality management framework; and techniques for monitoring and controlling a project.
Courses for the BS in Project Management start online approximately every five weeks. Completion of the CTU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the CTU online application process. You may complete the application process over the phone with an advisor or you may go online. Once you’ve completed the online application, you may hear from an advisor within the following 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
The BS in Project Management degree program consists of 180 credits. You may be eligible for transfer credit, which is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. CTU Fast Track™ exams also offer the opportunity to earn college credit for what you already know, allowing you to complete your degree up to 30% faster.1
1 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 TrackTM 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.
As you study topics in project management that are always being evaluated and updated to reflect industry-relevant trends, you will experience a curriculum through classroom learning and hands-on experience that aligns to industry standards and helps you work to develop skills that are applicable to the competitive global business environment.
The BS in Project Management degree program at CTU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC). This degree program’s 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.
What Students Are Saying About Their CTU Experience
CTU's emphasis on nurturing well-rounded individuals resonated deeply with me, making it the perfect place to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and fulfillment.
Karin S., Former Student 2023 Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Project Management
CTU was able to work with me and my schedule to allow me to balance being a mom, wife, employee, and student.
Jessica B., Former Student 2023 Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Project Management
CTU made me feel like an important part of their fabric while helping me achieve my degree and challenging me to open my mind.
Martin F., Former Student 2022 Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Project Management