Project management is one of the fastest-growing professions in the business world, so demand for skilled project leaders across industries is abundant.
Boise State’s online Bachelor of Arts in Project Management provides you with a blend of theory, hands-on experience and industry preparation to lead teams, manage complex projects and align initiatives with strategic goals.
The program is designed to help you turn practical experience or passion for organization and leadership into a rewarding, credentialed career by showing you how to become a project manager.
By the time you graduate, you will have real-world experience, industry-relevant skills and will be eligible to sit for professional credentials like the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and, with additional experience, the Project Management Professional (PMP).
Tailor your learning
The online Bachelor of Arts in Project Management offers an optional certificate and four emphasis areas, allowing you to tailor your degree to your goals as you learn to become a project manager. They include:
- Business Management emphasis: Gain the skills to effectively lead and manage business operations and organize projects in a management role. Learn to adapt to the dynamic nature of modern business environments, develop strategic plans and make informed decisions.
- Communications Management emphasis: Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to effectively communicate and collaborate in project management settings. Learn to excel in various aspects of project communication, convey information, manage conflicts and establish clear communication channels to ensure project success.
- Cyber Security emphasis: Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to identify and assess cybersecurity risks, implement security measures and ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of project data and information. Gain a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, technologies and how they apply to project management in technology industries and sectors.
- Public Health emphasis: Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, implement and evaluate projects related to health promotion, disease prevention, healthcare delivery and public health policy. This emphasis area provides you with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices, with a specific focus on public health initiatives.
- Certificate in Project Management: Learn to develop project plans, manage timelines, work with stakeholders and execute strategic goals.
Emphasis areas must be completed within a degree program. Certificates may be completed independently or in conjunction with a degree program.
Flexible, quality education
Boise State’s online project management degree helps you gain real-world skills, prepare for industry certification and lead teams with confidence — no matter your background.
Whether you’re a working professional, career changer or military-affiliated learner, the program gives you the flexibility and support to succeed on your terms.
The 100% online format gives you the flexibility to learn without sacrificing your career, so you can continue to gain real-world experience while you earn a degree.
Through a hands-on, career-focused curriculum, you’ll build expertise in planning, organizing and managing projects across a variety of industries.
With six start dates per year, the program features seven-week courses and industry-experienced faculty.
The curriculum includes experiential learning, allowing you to gain and document project management hours toward certification while completing your degree.
Learn more about the project management program
Earning an online Bachelor in Project Management from Boise State University can open doors to new opportunities and a brighter future — and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Whether you’re exploring if an online degree is right for you or need help transferring credits, connecting with a student success coach is the perfect first step.