Project Management (Concentration)

Program Overview

This Project Management concentration within the BBA degree program equips students with the knowledge and skills required for the Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) industry credential. Graduates are prepared for roles such as project coordinator, analyst, and manager in various industries. The program includes 21 credits of coursework, including core concentration courses and CBA electives. Successful completion of the concentration will be noted on the transcript.

Program Outline

Outline:

This concentration is available for all BBA degree students. Successful completion of at least 21 credits 12 credits upper level coursework required A minimum GPA of 2.0 in core concentration courses (listed below and marked with an in the course table) BUSN 3600 BUSN 3610 BUSN 3620 BUSN 3630 Concentrations are not noted on the credential but will be noted on the transcript Students taking this concentration will have completed the educational requirements for the Project Management Institute - Project Management Professional (PMI - PMP) industry credential. For information on additional requirements for the credential, students will want to contact the Douglas College Director of Business Programs or the industry body. Course Requirements (see note): Course Number Course Title Credits BUSN 3600 Project Management Essentials 00 BUSN 3610 Managing Project Communications, Stakeholders and Human Resources 00 BUSN 3620 Managing Project Time and Scope 00 BUSN 3630 Managing Project Costs, Quality, Risks and Procurements 00 CBA Electives Three courses (1000-4000 level) from ACCT, BLAW, BUSN, CSIS/CISY, CMPT (check with BUSN department), COBA, ECON, FINC, HOSP, MARK, CMNS 1104, CMNS 1125, CMNS 1210, CMNS 1216, CMNS 1217, CMNS 2115, CMNS 2125, CMNS 2317, or CMNS 3316 00 Total Credits 00

Careers:

Once you graduate, you’ll be prepared to take on roles such as project coordinator, project analyst, and project manager in industries as diverse as law, engineering, non-profit, construction, information technology (IT), health, and more. PMI Certifications Business degree graduates with the project management concentration will have the requisite knowledge and required classroom hours to apply to the Project Management Institute (PMI) to take the following PMI certification exams: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management–Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP). These certifications will help you stand out against the competition; you’ll gain trust and create more chances for higher project management positions.