The online project management degree is offered online only, with no in-person courses or requirements. Classes run for seven weeks and you can complete the degree asynchronously, with no live class sessions required.
The online project management degree table shows the requirements for your degree. The University Foundations general education courses are required for all bachelor degrees at Boise State. These may be met through transfer coursework or will be incorporated into your program of study.
If you are not planning to transfer credits, the Online Degree Pathway or an associate degree from Boise State Online can help you get started.
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Division Requirements | 24 | |
| Take at least one of the following: | ||
| PROJMGT 300 | Project Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| SCM 435 | Project Management | 3 |
| IPS 440 | Project Management and Design | 3 |
| COID 264 | Project Management I: Start, Plan, Run | 3 |
| Take the following: | ||
| PROJMGT 301 | Project Management Documentation | 3 |
| Take at least one of the following: | ||
| PROJMGT 350 | Project Management Specialization | 3 |
| PUBH 420 | Strategic Planning and Project Management | 3 |
| PRO 401 | Project Management | 3 |
| Take at least 12 credits from the following: | ||
| PROJMGT 493 | Internship | 1-12 |
| Take the following: | ||
| PROJMGT 499 | Project Management Capstone (FF) | 3 |
| Upper-division credits from electives or one or more emphasis areas. Emphasis area(s) must be approved by your advisor. | 16-18 | |
| Additional elective courses | 43 | |
| University Foundations courses and electives | 37 | |
| Total semester credits earned/needed for a bachelor's degree from Boise State | 120 | |
These University Foundations courses may be met through transfer coursework, or they may be incorporated into your program of study at Boise State. They are required in order to earn your bachelor’s degree.
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| UF 100 | Foundations of Intellectual Life | 3 |
| UF 200 | Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| FC* | Foundations of Oral Communication | 3 |
| FM* | Mathematics course | 3-4 |
| FN* | Natural, Physical and Applied Sciences course with lab | 4 |
| FN* | Natural, Physical and Applied Sciences course in a second field | 3-4 |
| FA* | Arts course | 3 |
| FH* | Humanities course | 3-4 |
| FS* | Social Sciences course | 3 |
| FS* | Social Sciences course in a second field | 3 |
Provides foundational knowledge necessary to join a project team and serves as the first step on your path to a project management career. The course introduces you to the importance of projects, the language of project management and builds your confidence to work in project environments.
Fundamental project management concepts and tools are introduced, including project planning and scheduling, PERT/CPM, project tracking and control risk assessment and resource utilization.
Develops a foundation of concepts that support the project management process groups required for successful implementation and completion of a project. Principles and applied techniques of effective planning, communication, risk, schedule and cost management are major themes discussed in this course.
Learn foundational project management terminology and gain a deeper understanding of the role and responsibilities of a project manager. Create effective project documentation and artifacts throughout the various phases of a project. Develop an immersive understanding of the practices and processes used by project managers to lead, plan and implement critical projects to help their organizations succeed.
Develops competency in the use of project management software, project scoping and planning, meeting processes, presentation of ideas and overseeing processes for project completion. Experience in project management documentation and preparation of materials for the certification test.
Builds upon foundational knowledge and documentation skills including advanced capabilities and specialization on agile management, risk management, scheduling, data analysis and leadership in project management. This course prepares you to specialize in a knowledge and skill area within project management.
Terminology, concepts, and forms used in both strategic planning and project management. Focuses on the similarities and differences between strategic planning (short and long-term planning) and project planning (specific business activity that has a beginning and end).
Project management methods, processes and software. Students apply project management knowledge and skills to develop a Project Management Plan.
Professionally-oriented opportunity to function as a project coordinator and to develop project management knowledge, skills, and abilities. Typically, class is taken in advance of internship when a student operated as a project manager. May be repeated three times for credit.
Internship credits are earned in supervised fieldwork specifically related to a student’s major. To enroll in courses numbered 293 or 493, a student must have attained a cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 or higher. No more than 12 credits of internship and/or Work U may be applied towards graduation requirements.
Students apply their knowledge and skills in project management, research the project management industry as it aligns with their career goals and develop and present their professional portfolio.
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