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 — no live class sessions are required.
Content on this page is provided as a quick reference for planning your academic schedule. All official course descriptions and degree requirements are published on the undergraduate catalog site.
The online Bachelor in Project Management is a 120-credit program that includes the following:
Review the following table for details on required courses.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Take at least one of the following: PROJMGT 300 Project Management Fundamentals SCM 435 Project Management IPS 440 Project Management and Design COID 264 Project Management I: Start, Plan, Run | 3 |
| PROJMGT 301 Project Management Documentation | 3 |
| Take at least one of the following: PROJMGT 350 Project Management Specialization PUBH 420 Strategic Planning and Project Management PRO 401 Project Management | 3 |
| PROJMGT 493 Internship | 12 |
| PROJMGT 499 Project Management Capstone (FF) | 3 |
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 |
The following table is a general guide of when courses will be offered. You should work with your advisor to plan your individual academic path based on the following schedule and your full or part-time status. This course carousel is also available as a google sheet for your convenience.
| Course | Semester/Session Offered |
|---|---|
| PROJMGT 300 Project Management Fundamentals | Fall 1st 7 week session Spring 1st 7 week session |
| PROJMGT 301 Project Management Documentation | Fall 2nd 7 week session Spring 2nd 7 week session |
| PROJMGT 350 Project Management Specialization | Fall 2nd 7 week session Spring 2nd 7 week session |
| PROJMGT 499 Project Management Capstone | Summer 1st 7 week session |
| PROJMGT 451 Project Management Practicum | Experiential learning courses are offered every semester. Contact Todd Norton for support: Toddnorton@boisestate.edu |
| PROJMGT 485 Project Management Prior Learning | Experiential learning courses are offered every semester. Contact Todd Norton for support: Toddnorton@boisestate.edu |
| PROJMGT 493 Internship | Experiential learning courses are offered every semester. Contact Todd Norton for support: Toddnorton@boisestate.edu |
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.
PROJMGT 300 is offered every fall first seven week session and spring first seven week session.
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Fundamental project management concepts and tools are introduced including project planning and scheduling, PERT/CPM, project tracking and control risk assessment, and resource utilization.
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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.
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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.
PROJMGT 301 is offered every fall second seven week session and spring second seven week session.
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.
PROJMGT 350 is offered every fall second seven week session and spring second seven week session.
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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).
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Project management methods, processes, and software. Students apply project management knowledge and skills to develop a Project Management Plan.
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, develop and present their professional portfolio.
PROJMGT 499 is offered in the summer first seven week session.
Contact our enrollment and student success team for support by emailing us at projectmanagement@boisestate.edu, calling (208) 426-5921 or clicking the chat button.