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The MBA concentration in Project Management at Drexel University’s AACSB-accredited LeBow College of Business provides knowledge that will help students realize change and meet business goals. This concentration also delivers course content that aligns with the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) and Project Management Professional (PMP®) credentials from the Project Management Institute (PMI®) – the world’s leading professional membership association for the project management industry.
Courses in the project management concentration help students build skills that are crucial for:
- Developing new technologies
- Implementing innovations
- Increasing resource productivity
- Generating successful project outputs
Complementing the core courses of the MBA curriculum, the concentration positions students as qualified, strategic and thoughtful leaders.
The MBA concentration in Project Management is offered primarily online, with some in-person sections available each academic year.
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Project management opportunities exist across all industries and within all business disciplines. A concentration in project management helps an MBA graduate serve as a project team member, transition to the role of project manager and, ultimately, even to program management where they would manage a portfolio of projects.
An MBA with a concentration in Project Management is designed for students seeking mid-level and senior-level positions in the field including:
- Project Coordinator
- Project Scheduler
- Team Leader
- Assistant Project Manager
- Project Manager
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MBA Project Management Concentration Curriculum
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PROJ 501 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| PROJ 502 | Project Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
Elective Courses
Choose one course (three credits) from the concentration-specific courses below for a project management specialization.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PROJ 510 | Project Quality Management | 3 |
| PROJ 515 | Project Estimation and Cost Management | 3 |
| PROJ 520 | Project Risk Assessment and Management | 3 |
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