Bachelor of Science in
Project Management
With a degree in Project Management, ERAU graduates can do a lot in any industry. From planning and budgeting to assessing risk to overseeing and documenting all aspects of projects, ERAU students will leave the program with the skill set required to improve business operations. The B.S. in Project Management at Embry-Riddle Worldwide prepares its graduates to emerge from the program ready for a leadership role in a variety of industries and may even earn certification along the way.
The overarching goal of the Project Management graduate program at ERAU is to provide students with a dynamic educational experience that translates to the business world.
Project management courses are developed by faculty with Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification and all of our faculty can provide students with academic and career counseling. PMP certified faculty are also a great resource to students who plan to pursue certification through the Project Management Institute®.
And with ERAU Worldwide’s online educational opportunities and over 130 Worldwide locations, students have the flexibility to learn at a campus near them or even in their own home.
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About Project Management at the Worldwide & Online Campus
In today’s complex, global business environment, an organization’s efficiency is often what sets it apart from the rest. With a Bachelor of Science in Project Management, you can get a solid foundation for project management work in sectors like technology, healthcare, global infrastructure, renewable energy and finance.
Having a strong grasp of concepts such as cost, human resources, stakeholder management, procurement and risk management fostered by a curriculum developed entirely by certified PMPs® gives project managers the tools needed to make effective and efficient decisions.
Project Management students who wish to continue on to a master's degree may enroll in courses in the 4+1 option, which allows students to complete their master’s degree in one year after finishing their bachelor’s degree.
From developing transformative technologies to launching bold new products, companies in every industry need projects delivered on time and on budget with minimal friction. Project managers have the opportunity to work on leading-edge ventures in fields of their choice. And the need for the expertise of these project leaders is only growing.
As one of the few undergraduate degree programs in this dynamic field, the Embry-Riddle Bachelor of Science in Project Management (BSPM) will help you master the skills to lead the new projects and strategic initiatives that keep companies ahead of the curve. The project management curriculum was developed entirely by certified PMPs®, industry leaders who possess the recognized global standard for project management knowledge and experience issued by the Project Management Institute® (PMI) – the worldwide leader in the development of standards for the dynamic profession of Project Management.
BSPM graduates will be equipped to manage, drive and execute on vital projects required by companies today and in the future. They will also be prepared to pursue certification or continue on with higher education.
| General Education | ||
| Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from the list below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified. | ||
| Communication Theory and Skills | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| Speech/English | 6 | |
| Humanities* | ||
| HUMN 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| Humanities elective (lower or upper level) | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Physical and Life Science lower-level elective | ||
| Physics/Biology/Meteorology/Chemistry, etc. | 6 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 111 | Pre-calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| or STAT 320 | Decision Mathematics | |
| Computer Science | ||
| CSCI 109 | Introduction to Computers and Applications | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Common Business Core | ||
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| or STAT 222 | Business Statistics | |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 314 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| MGMT 371 | Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| Project Management Core | ||
| MGMT 391 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| MGMT 424 | Project Management in Aviation Operations | 3 |
| MGMT 427 | Management of the Multicultural Workforce | 3 |
| MGMT 461 | Global Project Management | 3 |
| MGMT 462 | Project Management Advanced Concepts | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Electives
| COB Minor-or-Electives | 15 | |
| College of Business (COB) minor or COB elective 200-300-400 level courses. | ||
| Open Electives | 21 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Footnotes:
* Minnesota student residents refer to State of Minnesota Course Requirement statement for Humanities requirements.
PMI and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
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