Bachelor of Science in Project Management

National University’s Bachelor of Science in Project Management is designed to equip you with the tools to oversee all aspects of a project from beginning to end. You’ll learn everything from setting clear goals and defining the scope of a project to managing costs, timelines, and outcomes. Because project managers also work on diverse teams with colleagues who have varying roles and responsibilities, NU’s curriculum emphasizes the “humanness” required to succeed in the position.

Build the essential qualifications to play a key role in a company’s success
Organizations competing in today’s complicated global, multicultural marketplace face an intricate matrix of processes and decisions in order to be successful. Project managers are highly skilled, detail-oriented professionals tasked with planning and organizing company initiatives while keeping a watchful eye on budgets and schedules

Upon completion of your studies, you’ll emerge with fastidious knowledge and career-relevant skills in communications, management, leadership, planning, problem-solving, coordinating, and operations. With these qualifications, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue an in-demand role in just about any industry.

Course Listing
Requirements for the Major

• 17 courses; 180 quarter units

Business Foundation Requirements
6 courses; 27 quarter units

• LED 400 Introduction to Leadership – 4.50
• BIM 400 Info Mgmt in Organizations – 4.50
• HRM 409B Intro to Human Resource Mgmt – 4.50
• HRM 450 Workplace Ethics – 4.50
• HRM 444 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – 4.50
• MGT 422 Team Building, Interpersonal Dynamics – 4.50

Project Management Courses
10 courses; 45 quarter units

• PMB 400 – Project Management Essentials – 4.50
• PMB 410 – Project Planning & Control – 4.50
• PMB 420 – Program Management – 4.50
• PMB 430- Project Accounting Fundamentals – 4.50
• PMB 440 – Contract Management – 4.50
• PMB 450 – Agile Project Management – 4.50
• PMB 460 – Project Risk Management – 4.50
• PMB 470 – Project Sustainability – 4.50
• PMB 480 – Emerging Trends in Project Management – 4.50
• PMB 490 – Project Management Capstone Project – 4.50

Degree and Course Requirements

• To receive a Bachelor of Science in Project Management, students must complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 45 of which must be completed in residence at National University, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper-division level, and a minimum of 69 units of the University General Education requirements. In the absence of transfer credit, additional general electives may be necessary to satisfy the total units for the degree. The following courses are specific degree requirements. Refer to the section of undergraduate admission procedures for specific information regarding admission and evaluation.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of National University’s BS in Project Management, you’ll be able to:

• Initiate projects with clearly identified scope, requirements, and stakeholders
• Evaluate the probability and consequences of risks and estimate their implications for project objectives
• Develop a project procurement plan based on requirements and schedule
• Plan complex projects using appropriate planning tools
• Manage project cost and budget baselines
• Demonstrate leadership styles to effectively manage stakeholders and communication for complex projects
• Apply the principles of ethical decision-making in the everyday conduct of business
• Work effectively with diverse populations
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skill

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