Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science program in project management offers a skills-driven curriculum that prepares students to be excellent project managers. Students acquire the skills they need to ensure the progress and successful completion of complex projects: project leadership, project quality management, project risk management, project schedule management, project cost management, and project resource management.

Program Description

The program description highlights the skills and knowledge leaders employ when they organize diverse teams, evaluate ethical situations, innovate, solve problems, communicate effectively, assess leadership and organizational effectiveness, manage resources, and use emerging technologies.

At a Glance

• College/school: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
• Location: Polytechnic, Tempe, or Online, ASU Local
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
• First required math course: MAT 117 - College Algebra
• Math intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

The curriculum for the program is available for viewing, with archives also accessible.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Additional requirements: This program is not available to first-year students.
• Transfer admission requirements: Students applying to this program must have completed an Associate of Applied Science degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

Students who wish to change their major to this program must have earned an AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Create a project management plan.
• Apply leadership theory to project situations presented in course materials.
• Evaluate project value across key project management domains.

Global Opportunities

With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, project management students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have the skills and knowledge needed for project management and leadership positions in a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, government agencies and offices, and nonprofit agencies, as well as in the service industry. Example job titles and salaries include:

• Business Analyst: 8.8% growth, $101,190 median salary
• IT Project Manager: 8.2% growth, $108,970 median salary
• Project Manager: 5.6% growth, $100,750 median salary
• Regulatory Affairs Manager: 4.5% growth, $136,550 median salary
• Security Manager: 3.8% growth, $104,690 median salary
• Supply Chain Manager: 6.1% growth, $102,010 median salary
• Wind Energy Project Manager: 4.5% growth, $136,550 median salary

STEM-OPT Extension

This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension. The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.