BS in Business, Project Management
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
The Project Management specialization provides undergraduate business learners with a foundational education in the processes, procedures, tools, and techniques of coordinating and managing projects in an organizational setting. The curriculum integrates practice and theory, and focuses on the basics of project management and ten knowledge areas of practice, including but not limited to resource allocation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management. Learners examine the role of project manager as a change agent working with others to create value for an organization. The curriculum focuses on development of project management technical skills, professional behavior, and strategic awareness that is required to make informed decisions. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to pursue careers as project coordinators, project managers, business analysts, and program managers.
General Education Requirements
Choose 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 4 quarter credits from each category; see General Education Courses.
Required course:
MAT2001 |
Statistical Reasoning
This course introduces fundamental concepts of elementary statistics, including descriptive statistics, methods of counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Learners use these concepts to apply and interpret statistical results. | 6 quarter credits |
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Additional Program Requirements†
ACS1003 |
Building Skills for Academic Success
Learners in this course begin to build and strengthen the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed in a bachelor of science degree program and the workplace. Learners develop and demonstrate business thinking and, in particular, evaluate case studies to acquire and broaden their knowledge of the creation of an organization. In addition, learners expand organizational, information literacy, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills and apply an understanding of ethics, team behaviors, and effective business writing. BS in Business learners who are determined to need additional support developing academic and professional writing and reading skills based on academic assessment must take ACS1003 during their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. | 6 quarter credits |
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Core courses
At least 42 quarter credits
BUS3003 |
Developing a Business Perspective ‡
In this course, learners build and strengthen the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed in their program and the workplace. Learners engage in interactive activities that help them develop and demonstrate a business perspective and expand their organizational, research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Other topics include ethics, team relationships, project creation, and writing effectively for business. For BS in Business learners only. Learners may only earn credit for BUS3003 or BUS3006 or BUS3007. Prerequisite(s): ACS1003. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. | 6 quarter credits |
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BUS3007 |
Developing a Business Perspective §
In this course, learners build and strengthen the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed in their program and the workplace. Learners engage in interactive activities that help them develop and demonstrate a business perspective and expand their organizational, research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Other topics include ethics, team relationships, project creation, and writing effectively for business. For BS in Business learners only. Learners may only earn credit for BUS3003 or BUS3006 or BUS3007. Must be taken during the learner’s first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. | 6 quarter credits |
BUS3011 |
Fundamentals of Management
In this course, learners examine the fundamental principles of
management and the characteristics that make an effective manager.
Learners then apply these principles in management decision-making
roles of planner, organizer, controller, and communicator.
Learners who have received credit for BUS3010 may not take BUS3011.
| 3 quarter credits |
BUS3012 |
Fundamentals of Leadership
This course is an introduction to principles of leadership behavior
and their application in business and community settings. Learners
develop and demonstrate awareness of the characteristics, styles, and
practices necessary for effective leadership.
Learners who have received credit for BUS3010 may not take BUS3012.
| 3 quarter credits |
BUS3022 |
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
This course is an introduction to modern concepts and practices of efficient supply chain management. Learners build their knowledge of and demonstrate the relevance of supply chain design in support of organizational strategy and assess the effectiveness of supply chains to meet customer demands. Through the use of case studies, learners also analyze existing supply chain systems and recommend improvements. | 3 quarter credits |
BUS3030 |
Fundamentals of Marketing and Sales
Learners investigate the fundamentals of marketing and sales, including market research and planning, product differentiation and positioning, marketing communications, differences between consumer and business markets, and relational marketing and sales strategy. Learners demonstrate course competencies by preparing and presenting a marketing and sales plan and a corresponding marketing and sales strategy for a simple product offering. | 6 quarter credits |
BUS3040 |
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
This course is a survey of the human resources management (HRM) field
and its function and role in the organization. Learners develop their
knowledge of fundamental HRM principles and demonstrate competencies
in areas such as compensation and benefits, legal requirements, and
training and development. | 6 quarter credits |
BUS3050 |
Fundamentals of Organizational Communication
This course helps learners understand and apply the fundamentals of organizational communication. Learners analyze the interrelationship of organizational communication, symbols, culture, performance, and effective communication practices in relationships internal and external to the enterprise. Learners also examine how effective organizational communication contributes to successful organizational performance and the ways elements of organizational communication interact and function in an enterprise. | 6 quarter credits |
BUS3061 |
Fundamentals of Accounting
This course is an introduction to the accounting function in modern
business organizations. Learners define accounting terminology and
explore its application to accounting principles. Learners also apply
accounting cycle strategies to business financial events and prepare
financial statements from accounting system data.
Learners who have received credit for BUS3060 may not take BUS3061.
| 3 quarter credits |
BUS3062 |
Fundamentals of Finance
In this course, learners gain and apply finance basics including the
time value of money concepts, stock and bond valuation techniques, and
capital budgeting processes. Learners also demonstrate ways the
relationship of domestic and global financial environments affect
financial markets.
Learners who have received credit for BUS3060 may not take BUS3062.
| 3 quarter credits |
PM3000 |
Principles of Project Management
In this course, learners build an understanding of the fundamental basics of project management and gain a broad overview of project management standards and their applicability to both business and IT projects. This course emphasizes management theories, concepts, tools and techniques defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) including the Process Groups and Knowledge Areas. This course also introduces other project management methodologies and frameworks, with an emphasis on Agile. | 3 quarter credits |
Specialization courses
At least 48 quarter credits
PM4010 * |
Process Groups and Knowledge Areas in Project Management
This course covers the project life cycle and project management
processes. This includes initiating, planning, executing, monitoring
and control, and closing. Learners analyze the relationship of the
process groups to the Project Management Institute (PMI®)
knowledge areas and develop the documents and deliverables required
for each stage of the project life cycle. Learners are also introduced
to the importance of people‐ oriented skills, such as communications,
team building and leadership. Finally, learners apply the knowledge
learned in the development and managing of a project.
Prerequisite(s): PM3000.
| 6 quarter credits |
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PM4020 * |
Integration and Scope Management
In this course, learners cover integration management and scope
management knowledge areas. Learners identify and examine the
processes, tools, and techniques used to integrate activities from
execution to project completion, and manage the interdependencies
among the project management knowledge areas. Learners create the
scope management plan component of the project management plan and
emphasize a system solutions approach for gathering and defining
business requirements and leveraging project change management for
controlling project scope. Finally, learners consider the importance
of developing strategic business and leadership skills, such as
listening, problem solving, team building, market awareness, and
customer relationship skills.
Prerequisite(s): PM4010.
| 6 quarter credits |
PM4030 * |
Scheduling, Cost, and Quality Management
Learners investigate project scheduling and cost and quality
management in a business or information technology (IT) project
context. Learners analyze project scheduling, costs, and quality
management processes, including quality planning, quality assurance,
and quality control. Learners also monitor project results to evaluate
compliance with schedule, costs and quality standards and gain an
understanding of the steps involved in planning, performing, and
controlling a business or IT project. Learners identify a variety of
scheduling, cost and quality tools that can be used independently or
conjunctively. Finally, learners utilize project management software
to help in developing a project schedule.
Prerequisite(s): PM4010.
| 6 quarter credits |
PM4040 * |
Human Resources and Motivation Management
In this course, learners sample strategies for improving creativity,
teamwork, and job satisfaction within a project team by creating and
developing a project and recruiting team members. Learners study the
theories on individual motivation and how it fits in the
organizational structure. Learners examine the strengths and
weaknesses of organizational development supporting project team
member development to gain knowledge of how to effectively motivate
project team members. Learners also gain understanding about virtual
teams, how to effectively manage them, and evaluate the link between
personality traits and resolving team conflicts and how to effectively
communicate with your team to manage change.
Prerequisite(s): PM4010.
| 6 quarter credits |
PM4050 * |
Communication and Stakeholder Management
Learners in this course focus on project communication and
stakeholder management knowledge areas. Learners cover the processes,
tools, and techniques used to manage project communications and
stakeholders across project management process groups and emphasize
executive project sponsorship as a strategic tool for project success.
Learners also acquire skills in strategic business management and
leadership: customer relationship and satisfaction, operational
functions, conflict management, negotiation, listening, problem
solving, and team building.
Prerequisite(s): PM4010.
| 6 quarter credits |
PM4060 * |
Risk Management in Project Management
Learners in this course focus on project risk management and examine
the processes, tools and techniques used to identify, analyze,
prioritize, respond, and control risk on a project. This course
emphasizes building a risk management process that can be
standardized. Learners also acquire and demonstrate business
management and leadership skills such as planning, environmental
awareness and conditions, benefits management, brainstorming,
listening, negotiation, problem solving, and team building.
Prerequisite(s): PM4010.
| 6 quarter credits |
PM4070 * |
Procurement Management in Project Management
In this course, learners examine procurement management and
investigate the various types of contracts, their terms and
conditions, and execution. Learners develop contract specifications,
find potential sources, and evaluate bids. Finally, learners examine
ethical standards and legal requirements in procurement within the
global market.
Prerequisite(s): PM4010.
| 6 quarter credits |
PM4080 * |
Agile Project Management
This course introduces the concepts of Agile Project Management
(APM). Learners gain an understanding of APM’s objectives, which are,
in part, to deliver customer value earlier in repeated iterations,
adapt to changes in a more flexible and timely manner to ultimately
gain a result of higher customer satisfaction, and increased team
morale, collaboration, and ownership. Learners apply their skills and
knowledge to a scenario that requires the development of an APM-based
project plan.
Prerequisite(s): PM4010.
| 6 quarter credits |
Elective courses
At least 39 quarter credits
Choose 39 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.║
Capstone course
At least 6 quarter credits
Taken during the learner’s final quarter:
BUS4993 |
Business Capstone Project
The capstone project is the culmination of the BS in Business degree
program. Learners demonstrate their technical and applied business
knowledge and competencies along with critical-thinking and
communication skills. Learners also formulate ideas for a new business
product or service, create a vision, and develop a strategic plan that
describes how to implement their concept.
For BS in Business learners only. Must be taken during the
learner’s final quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit
for prior learning.
| 6 quarter credits |
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Total
At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits from the 3000/4000 level
Honors Pathway
Learners enrolled in the honors pathway complete the following general education courses.
Honors courses
At least 15 quarter credits
PHI-H2005 |
Honors Seminar: Critical Thinking for the Professional World
This is the first course in the honors pathway. Learners apply critical thinking skills to develop a professionally relevant question in their discipline or program of study to investigate throughout the honors pathway. Learners gain the knowledge and skills necessary to ask questions and solve problems from multiple perspectives. Learners analyze their question from multiple perspectives and engage in enriching discussions with faculty and peers. For honors pathway learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. | 3 quarter credits |
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COM-H4005 * |
Communicating and Integrating Solutions in the Professional World
In this course, learners apply communication skills, information literacy, and first-hand research to complete a final professional presentation and share their findings with their instructor and peers. For honors pathway learners only. Prerequisite(s): SOC-H3005. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. | 6 quarter credits |
SOC-H3005 * |
Honors Professional Seminar
Learners in this course take a sociological approach to professional growth in the workplace. This course provides learners with the opportunity to complete a professional project that addresses an organizational need or solves a problem. Learners explore questions and develop their project with faculty and peers through engaging discussions and assignments. Throughout the course, learners use a sociological perspective to further develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address interdisciplinary issues. For honors pathway learners only. Prerequisite(s): PHI-H2005. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. | 6 quarter credits |
These courses are applied toward the general education
requirement and taken in addition to the remaining required courses.
Total
At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits from the 3000/4000 level
* Denotes courses that have prerequisite(s). Refer to the descriptions for further details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
† Learners who are determined to need additional support developing academic and professional writing and reading skills based on academic assessment must take ACS1003 during their first quarter.
‡ Learners who have completed ACS1003 are required to take BUS3003.
§ Learners who are not required to take ACS1003 are placed in BUS3007.
║ Learners who have completed ACS1003 choose 33 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Eligible Concentrations
Multiple Specializations available
(must be within the same degree program)