Bachelor of Science in
Project Management

About the Bachelor of Science in Project Management

Embry-Riddle's Bachelor of Science in Project Management will prepare you to rely on timely and budget-friendly project delivery with minimal friction. Led by experienced Project Management Professionals (PMPs), this program gives you the skills to direct and manage projects with accuracy and assurance.  

The program aims to cultivate professionals capable of leading, managing and making effective decisions using current project management practices and key performance indicators. All our project management faculty are certified PMPs, and as project management professionals, they can offer academic and career counseling, as well as valuable guidance for those pursuing PMP certification. 

Why You Should Study this Degree

Project management focuses on the organization, planning and coordination of tasks and resources in an organization with the purpose of achieving a set goal in a specific period. A career in project management may be for you if you: 

• Enjoy working with diverse teams 
• Excel at ensuring tasks are followed through to completion
• Have a passion for organizing events
• Take the lead on group projects 
  

Student Learning Outcomes

While studying project management, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Perform generally accepted project management techniques to plan and execute projects 
• Apply analytical tools for problem solving and effective project decision making 
• Apply ethical behavior and communications skills within the project team environment 
• Analyze project metrics for the purpose of project reporting and control 

Project Management Career Opportunities

Careers and Employers

Embry-Riddle graduates are set to enter the workforce in top companies with a high placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation, including: 

• Blue Origin 
• Department of Defense 
• Northrop Grumman 
• U.S. Air Force 

Online Project Management program students often secure roles such as:

• Logistics Management Specialist 
• Operations Supervisor 
• Production Control Specialist 
• Project Coordinator 

Project Management Salary Information

Pursuing an online Project Management degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides students with competitive salaries averaging $92,600 annually, one-year post-graduation, as of 2022.