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Earning an MBA can set you apart when it comes to the hiring process. But earning an MBA in Project Management online takes you even further by preparing you for the project management professional credential, which can open up even more opportunities for you.
When you earn your project management online MBA at Maryville University, you’ll have the opportunity to study business theory in-depth and build skills in areas like:
Study 100% online
Apply with no entrance exams
Choose from multiple start dates
Utilize eligible transfer credits
At Maryville, we are 100% focused on your success. That doesn’t just mean we have world-class professors and top-level courses. We also offer a user-friendly learning platform for our online MBA in Project Management degree that works around your schedule. Plus, we offer dedicated 24/7 technical assistance to provide support whenever you need it.
But that’s just the beginning. Maryville University has been recognized as one of the best in the country. Take a look at just a few of the accolades we’ve received.
Pursuing your online MBA in Project Management means you’ll have the opportunity to reinforce your business knowledge with core courses while you develop your project management specialization. Below, you’ll find a bit about the concentration courses you can take.
Where can an MBA in Project Management take you? Your career options are quite varied and cover a wide range of industries. This degree can prepare you to work in positions such as:
Project management careers have a high earning potential. Here are some of the roles and median salaries associated with an MBA in Project Management:
Project
Manager
Median Salary:
$94,500*
Senior Project
Manager
Median Salary:
$105,000**
Project Management
Director
Median Salary:
$126,000**
Business Operations
Specialist
Median Salary:
$74,670*
Administrative
Services Manager
Median Salary:
$100,170*
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2021
**PayScale, March 2023
Note that the salaries listed above represent the median reported across a variety of fields. Project managers are in demand in almost any industry, and in some sectors, your results may vary depending on where your career takes you. For example, the median salary for senior project managers in IT or engineering top $111,000, according to PayScale.com.
Project management skills are in high demand. The global economy will add 25 million project-oriented roles by 2030, according to the Project Management Institute. In North America alone, employers are expected to fill more than 128,000 project management roles each year through 2030. The industries adding the most project management roles include technology, finance, and insurance.
Managers are also expected to be in high demand. Around 1.1 million job openings are projected to be available for managers annually from 2021 to 2031, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
Our online master’s in project management faculty members are here to help you get all you can from our program and beyond. You’ll have the opportunity to work with well-respected leaders in the industry — people who’ve been active in real-world business environments. Their experience and passion to help you succeed are a huge part of what makes our program so highly regarded.
Want to learn more about our faculty? Check out our business faculty page.
Industry connections are essential in the world of project management. The John E. Simon School of Business and the well-respected faculty of the online MBA in Project Management continuously work to cultivate partnerships with global companies to help improve your networking opportunities.
A few of our business partners include:
Ameren
Boeing
Centene
Centric Group
Edward Jones
Express Scripts
Maritz
Mercy Health
Rawlings
Scottrade
SSM Health
Suddenlink
Earning an MBA strengthens your expertise in organizational leadership and your decision-making skills. Maryville’s project management concentration emphasizes enterprise-wide resource planning and leadership throughout the project life cycle. And the MBA in Project Management online delivers a rigorous curriculum in a flexible format.
Designed for busy learners, the online format makes it easier to earn an MBA while working. Complete coursework on your schedule.
The student-centered classroom experience encourages collaboration with classmates and mentorship from faculty. Explore case studies and gain practical skills for your career.
You’ll work closely with faculty advisors and support specialists to complete your 39-credit MBA in Project Management online.
Customize your MBA with project management courses, and network to launch your career as a project management specialist.
We’ve designed our online MBA in Project Management to work around our students’ schedules. We want to ensure that any student who makes the brave decision to pursue their degree is met with an open, accessible program. That’s why we have no GMAT or GRE requirement, no application fee, and no business experience requirement. All you need is:
Our flexible start dates make it even more convenient for you by offering multiple admission points so you can start at a time that’s right for you. Choose from starting points at the beginning or in the middle of the spring, summer, or fall term.
The MBA in Project Management online curriculum includes 39 credits. You’ll have the opportunity to explore business in-depth with:
The best part is, you can earn your online MBA in Project Management in as few as 14 months.
At Maryville University, we’re committed to providing top-quality graduate education at an affordable price. Tuition for our MBA in Project Management online is $749 per credit hour, or about $27,846 in total. For those who qualify, scholarships, financial aid, and other tuition assistance may be available.
You can learn more on our admissions page.
After earning your MBA in Project Management online, you can apply for any of a number of in-demand jobs in project management. Typical job titles include project manager, program manager, and senior project manager. The program also can lead to opportunities in supply chain management, process management, or operations management.