Online Bachelor in Project Management, Communications Management Emphasis

The online project management degree with an emphasis in communications management equips you with skills and knowledge to effectively communicate and collaborate in project management settings. The fully online program prepares you to excel in various aspects of project communication, convey information, manage conflicts and establish clear communication channels to ensure project success.

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Program Details

Online Project Management, Communications Management Emphasis Requirements

The online Bachelor in Project Management is a 120 credit program that includes the following:

University Foundation Courses – 37 credits. 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 to earn your bachelor’s degree, the pre-project management pathway from Boise State Online can help you get started.
Electives – 43 credits
Required Courses – 24 credits
Communications Management Emphasis Courses – 16 credits

Review the following table for details on required courses and Communications Management Emphasis Courses.

Credit Type	Course Title	Credits
Required	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
Required	PROJMGT 301 Project Management Documentation	3
Required	Take at least one of the following: PROJMGT 350 Project Management Specialization PUBH 420 Strategic Planning and Project Management PRO 401 Project Management	3
Required	PROJMGT 493 Internship	12
Required	PROJMGT 499 Project Management Capstone (FF)	3
Communications Management Emphasis	PRO 301 Technology for Professionals	2
Communications Management Emphasis	PRO 303 Public Relations Campaign Strategies	3
Communications Management Emphasis	PRO 320 Business and Professional Communication	3
Communications Management Emphasis	Take at least 2 of the following: PRO 310 Interviewing (3) PRO 312 Conflict and Collaboration (3) PRO 321 Applied Research for Professionals (3) PRO 332 Writing for Professionals (3) PRO 333 Community Relations (3)	3
Communications Management Emphasis	Upper-division electives	2

This content 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.

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Career Opportunities

The Bachelor in Project Management, Communications Management Emphasis prepares you for a broad range of post-graduate opportunities in project management. Upon graduation, every student will have achieved the following competencies:

Defining and communicating project goals
Creating project timelines and schedules
Overseeing project quality, time and cost management
Identifying and managing project stakeholders

Complete your bachelor’s degree and open doors for your career. With a project management degree and emphasis in communications management, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to be competitive in growing project management fields. Possible careers include:

Project manager
Project coordinator
Logistics manager
Events planner

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Admissions Requirements

To qualify for the online project management degree, applicants must have:

Acceptance to Boise State University
Completed University Foundations – Foundation of Mathematics
Completed ENGL 102

If you do not have the required University Foundations courses or prerequisites, you should explore our pre-project management pathway or contact a student success coach for more information.

This content is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official admission standards are published on the undergraduate catalog site.

Application Deadlines by Semester

Semester	Application Deadline 1st 7-Week	Class Start 1st 7-Week	Application Deadline 2nd 7-Week	Class Start 2nd 7-Week
Spring	December 1*	Early January	February 1*	Early March
Summer	April 15*	Early May	June 1*	Late June
Fall	July 15*	Late August	September 15*	Late October

*Students interested in financial aid are encouraged to apply one month prior to these posted deadlines.

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Costs and Scholarships

Your total program costs at Boise State will vary depending on your previous credits. The following table is an example of the total program cost for a student completing the 83 credits required to graduate with an online Bachelor in Project Management, Communications Management Emphasis.

Description	Cost
Boise State Undergraduate Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)	$50
Courses (83 credits @ $375 per credit*)	$31,125
Books (estimate)	$2,400
Approximate Total Investment	$33,575
Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with mic, membership costs and internet access which are all required for this program.	Varies
To earn a degree from Boise State University, students must complete 120 credits; 43-46 credits are typically foundation courses. University Foundation courses and costs may vary.	Varies
Room/Board**	$5,688
Transportation**	$1,248

*The per-credit fees listed above are for the 2023-24 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May. Depending on your prior credits and transfer coursework, additional credits may be necessary to fulfill the degree requirements at Boise State. Please reach out to our student success team to learn more about your individual circumstances.

**Costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs are not required for students pursuing a fully online degree.

Note to Boise State and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to this program.

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The online project management program at Boise State features a network of individuals who are here to ensure you succeed.

Student success coaches guide you through the admissions process.
Advisors help you overcome challenges as you navigate your schedule and classes.
Faculty with real-world experience prepare you for your career.
Boise State staff remove barriers and solve problems for students.

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Among The Top in The Nation

Earning a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University can help open doors to opportunities and a promising future. Boise State’s online programs are specifically created for online learning and offer the same support as our traditional degree programs. They were also recently ranked in the top 15% of online bachelor’s degrees in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

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