Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree with a Specialization in Project Management

Online Bachelor's Degree in Project Management

The AIU online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Project Management is a business administration degree program that combines the required general education courses that provide a liberal arts foundation and specialized courses designed to provide a solid background in business fundamentals. Additionally, it is designed to provide candidates an opportunity to learn how project managers devise creative solutions to solve unexpected problems that arise throughout a project’s life cycle.

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180
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5 Weeks
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Online BBA - Project Management Overview

AIU’s online project management degree program is designed to provide students with a broad overview of design, structure, processes, tracking systems, and methods for dealing with leadership issues in projects large or small. In this specialized curriculum, candidates study how to apply team-building and leadership skills while communicating effectively in business situations. Online project management courses could also help candidates understand macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts and how they relate to the management of domestic and global organizations. To complete the online Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management degree program, you must pass the required general education courses, general electives, core courses, and project management specialization courses.

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Online Project Management Courses

Course Name & Number
Course Number
Credits
General Education
Microeconomics ECON220

This course focuses on economic theory of the firm, resource allocation and price determination, the free market supply and demand mechanism, and the analysis of pure and imperfect competition models.

This course focuses on economic theory of the firm, resource allocation and price determination, the free market supply and demand mechanism, and the analysis of pure and imperfect competition models.

 ECON220 4.5
Macroeconomics ECON224

Presents basic economic concepts emphasizing the part the United States plays in a global economy. Foundations of economic theory are presented, using topics from television news and mass media. Topics introduced are GDP, National Income Accounting, United States fiscal policy and economic growth.

Presents basic economic concepts emphasizing the part the United States plays in a global economy. Foundations of economic theory are presented, using topics from television news and mass media. Topics introduced are GDP, National Income Accounting, United States fiscal policy and economic growth.

 ECON224 4.5
English Composition I ENGL106

In this course, students focus on developing writing skills through practice and revision of a variety of different types of essays. Students are also given instruction in library and online research and methods of documentation.

In this course, students focus on developing writing skills through practice and revision of a variety of different types of essays. Students are also given instruction in library and online research and methods of documentation.

 ENGL106 4.5
English Composition II ENGL107

In this course, students focus on research and developing writing skills through writing the ''argument'' essay. Students are also given instruction in library and online research and methods of documentation.

In this course, students focus on research and developing writing skills through writing the ''argument'' essay. Students are also given instruction in library and online research and methods of documentation.

 ENGL107 4.5
General College Mathematics MATH125

An introductory course designed to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative reasoning skills through the use of standard mathematical operations and techniques as well as analysis of visual data. Students will be expected to identify, analyze, and solve problems in a variety of applied contexts for transfer toward academic, personal, and professional success.

An introductory course designed to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative reasoning skills through the use of standard mathematical operations and techniques as well as analysis of visual data. Students will be expected to identify, analyze, and solve problems in a variety of applied contexts for transfer toward academic, personal, and professional success.

 MATH125 4.5
Academic and Professional Success UNIV103

This is a course for students who are new to university-level learning. Topics will include the theory and application of setting goals, managing time and money, developing self-awareness, and adhering to the rigorous standards of academic and professional writing. Additionally, students will be prepared to work autonomously and collaboratively in academic and professional settings.

This is a course for students who are new to university-level learning. Topics will include the theory and application of setting goals, managing time and money, developing self-awareness, and adhering to the rigorous standards of academic and professional writing. Additionally, students will be prepared to work autonomously and collaboratively in academic and professional settings.

 UNIV103 4.5
Technology and Information Literacy UNIV106
This course exposes students to foundational components of computer technology and information literacy. Utilizing computer systems and applications, students will practice using a variety of computer applications used in the modern workplace. This course will introduce basic digital and information literacy skills, including responsible use of innovative technology tools such as Generative Artificial Intelligence, to help students build a foundation to be better consumers and users of information. The goal of this course is to help students build their technology and information literacy skills essential for success in the 21st century classroom and workplace.
This course exposes students to foundational components of computer technology and information literacy. Utilizing computer systems and applications, students will practice using a variety of computer applications used in the modern workplace. This course will introduce basic digital and information literacy skills, including responsible use of innovative technology tools such as Generative Artificial Intelligence, to help students build a foundation to be better consumers and users of information. The goal of this course is to help students build their technology and information literacy skills essential for success in the 21st century classroom and workplace.
 UNIV106 4.5
Interpersonal Communication UNIV109
This course will introduce students to the basic principles of communication theory and effective interpersonal communication. It will assist students in the identification of how communication impacts an individual, and will help them develop techniques and competencies in diverse social and professional communication situations.
This course will introduce students to the basic principles of communication theory and effective interpersonal communication. It will assist students in the identification of how communication impacts an individual, and will help them develop techniques and competencies in diverse social and professional communication situations.
 UNIV109 4.5
General Education Elective (1 Course) 4.5
Humanities (2 Courses) 9
Natural Sciences (2 Courses) 9
58.5 Total Credit Hours 58.5 Total Credit Hours

Core
Principles of Accounting I ACCT205

This introductory course provides a general overview of financial accounting and how it relates to business. The course introduces the accounting equation and the components of assets, liabilities, and owner's equity. The course introduces corporate financial statements and how to analyze the impact of business transactions on financial reporting.

This introductory course provides a general overview of financial accounting and how it relates to business. The course introduces the accounting equation and the components of assets, liabilities, and owner's equity. The course introduces corporate financial statements and how to analyze the impact of business transactions on financial reporting.

 ACCT205 4.5
Managerial Accounting ACCT310

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the role of accounting information in support of decision making and planning throughout the organization. Students will study accounting methods for planning and controlling operations through budgets, responsibility centers and cost management. Furthermore, students will explore various measures and analysis techniques to evaluate the performance of the business.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the role of accounting information in support of decision making and planning throughout the organization. Students will study accounting methods for planning and controlling operations through budgets, responsibility centers and cost management. Furthermore, students will explore various measures and analysis techniques to evaluate the performance of the business.

 ACCT310 4.5
Introduction to Business BUSN105
This survey course provides a general introduction to business activity and how it relates to our economic society. Students have the opportunity to explore how businesses are owned, organized, managed, and controlled. This course introduces basic concepts from management, finance, accounting, business technology, global business, and marketing.
This survey course provides a general introduction to business activity and how it relates to our economic society. Students have the opportunity to explore how businesses are owned, organized, managed, and controlled. This course introduces basic concepts from management, finance, accounting, business technology, global business, and marketing.
 BUSN105 4.5
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business BUSN150
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the business sector's relationship to the principal forces operating in the ethical and legal environments. Particular attention is given to the constraints and opportunities presented by the regulatory environments in North America and the European Union. The course also provides an in-depth, comparative framework for understanding the ethical and intercultural challenges facing contemporary multinational and international organizations. With respect to the legal framework within which most business organizations operate, course topics include corporate problems of raising and maintaining capital by shares; relationships of directors to shareholders; respective rights and obligations; relationships of companies to third parties; control and the principle of majority rule.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the business sector's relationship to the principal forces operating in the ethical and legal environments. Particular attention is given to the constraints and opportunities presented by the regulatory environments in North America and the European Union. The course also provides an in-depth, comparative framework for understanding the ethical and intercultural challenges facing contemporary multinational and international organizations. With respect to the legal framework within which most business organizations operate, course topics include corporate problems of raising and maintaining capital by shares; relationships of directors to shareholders; respective rights and obligations; relationships of companies to third parties; control and the principle of majority rule.
 BUSN150 4.5
Quantitative Methods and Analysis BUSN311
This course presents the fundamentals of statistics and the impact of statistics on business decision making. Students will have the opportunity to practice using probabilities, hypothesis testing, and data reporting that support decision makers. Core statistical concepts are combined with practical business examples, scenarios, and exercises.
This course presents the fundamentals of statistics and the impact of statistics on business decision making. Students will have the opportunity to practice using probabilities, hypothesis testing, and data reporting that support decision makers. Core statistical concepts are combined with practical business examples, scenarios, and exercises.
 BUSN311 4.5
Financial Management FINA310
This course examines the key components of financial decision making: valuation and risk management. Students will examine the implications of forecasting, capital budgeting, working capital management, and project risk management. This course also explores the time value of money and its implications to savings and borrowing. Students will examine the evaluation of financial statements using key financial ratios and analyze important financial markets.
This course examines the key components of financial decision making: valuation and risk management. Students will examine the implications of forecasting, capital budgeting, working capital management, and project risk management. This course also explores the time value of money and its implications to savings and borrowing. Students will examine the evaluation of financial statements using key financial ratios and analyze important financial markets.
 FINA310 4.5
Management Information Systems MGMT305
This course focuses on management information systems (MIS). Students will explore the basics of information systems and enterprise applications and how they can be leveraged to make business decisions across the organization. This course is designed to help students describe the structure of MIS departments and systems and assess how MIS systems contribute to business problem solving.
This course focuses on management information systems (MIS). Students will explore the basics of information systems and enterprise applications and how they can be leveraged to make business decisions across the organization. This course is designed to help students describe the structure of MIS departments and systems and assess how MIS systems contribute to business problem solving.
 MGMT305 4.5
Management and Leadership of Organizations MGMT310
This course examines the elements of management and leadership as they apply to modern organizations. Special emphasis is placed on organizational change, the role of managers, and cultural differences found in today's management environment. This course also discusses motivational theories, employee empowerment, managing diversity in the workplace, and change management.
This course examines the elements of management and leadership as they apply to modern organizations. Special emphasis is placed on organizational change, the role of managers, and cultural differences found in today's management environment. This course also discusses motivational theories, employee empowerment, managing diversity in the workplace, and change management.
 MGMT310 4.5
Survey of Human Resource Management MGMT315
This course covers many of the basic aspects of the field of human resources management. Topics to be discussed include ethics and employment law, Diversity and Multiculturalism, a Global Human Resource perspective, Communication and working with Teams. This course also explores how technology impacts Human Resource Management from a recruitment perspective as well as a data analysis perspective.
This course covers many of the basic aspects of the field of human resources management. Topics to be discussed include ethics and employment law, Diversity and Multiculturalism, a Global Human Resource perspective, Communication and working with Teams. This course also explores how technology impacts Human Resource Management from a recruitment perspective as well as a data analysis perspective.
 MGMT315 4.5
Global Operations Management MGMT415
This course explores essential operations management in modern organizations, which involves designing, managing, and improving production processes. Subjects include critical path methods (CPM), PERT charts, resource allocations, Gantt charts, budgeted cost of work scheduled, budgeted cost of work performed, the actual price of work performed, and projects associated with services and the manufacture of products, including fast delivery to the ultimate consumer.
This course explores essential operations management in modern organizations, which involves designing, managing, and improving production processes. Subjects include critical path methods (CPM), PERT charts, resource allocations, Gantt charts, budgeted cost of work scheduled, budgeted cost of work performed, the actual price of work performed, and projects associated with services and the manufacture of products, including fast delivery to the ultimate consumer.
 MGMT415 4.5
Program Capstone MGMT499
This course serves as the capstone for the BBA program. Students will explore the methods of directing a global corporation in a competitive environment. Business level strategy and corporate level strategy in today’s economy includes content from all courses taken in the program. Topics also include incorporating leadership tools and perspectives for international and cooperative strategy.
This course serves as the capstone for the BBA program. Students will explore the methods of directing a global corporation in a competitive environment. Business level strategy and corporate level strategy in today’s economy includes content from all courses taken in the program. Topics also include incorporating leadership tools and perspectives for international and cooperative strategy.
 MGMT499 4.5
Principles of Marketing MKTG205
Students will study and apply the fundamentals of marketing within an organization and the contemporary domestic and global business environment. The course focuses on marketing strategies and the development of a marketing mix that benefits the entire organization. The course explores aspects of the global business environment, the importance of technologies, and the external factors that affect marketing managers. The course discusses the importance of marketing plans that would distinguish how companies position their products for maximum competitive advantage in the global marketplace.
Students will study and apply the fundamentals of marketing within an organization and the contemporary domestic and global business environment. The course focuses on marketing strategies and the development of a marketing mix that benefits the entire organization. The course explores aspects of the global business environment, the importance of technologies, and the external factors that affect marketing managers. The course discusses the importance of marketing plans that would distinguish how companies position their products for maximum competitive advantage in the global marketplace.
 MKTG205 4.5
54 Total Credit Hours 54 Total Credit Hours
General Electives

A combination of any 10 undergraduate courses

45 Total Credit Hours 45 Total Credit Hours

 

Prerequisites must be met for selected electives.

Students enrolled in the Fashion Marketing Specialization Option are required to take: FASH 212, Historical and Contextual Studies, as one of the Humanities requirements; and FASH 209, Fashion Cycle, in place of one General Elective.

Project Management
Project Management MGMT412

This course explores principles of project management to gain fundamental knowledge to enhance management outcomes including human resources management, communications management, scope management, quality management, scheduling/time management, cost and resource management, risk management, contract/procurement management, and project integration.

This course explores principles of project management to gain fundamental knowledge to enhance management outcomes including human resources management, communications management, scope management, quality management, scheduling/time management, cost and resource management, risk management, contract/procurement management, and project integration.

 MGMT412 4.5
Project Cost and Time Management MGMT435
This course examines the essential initiatives to effectively manage the scheduling and budget of a project. This course is designed to enable students to develop effective measures for scheduling and controlling projects to ensure cost effectiveness, project time management, and techniques for estimating, forecasting, budgeting, monitoring, controlling, analyzing and reporting costs and interpreting the meaning of earned value data.
This course examines the essential initiatives to effectively manage the scheduling and budget of a project. This course is designed to enable students to develop effective measures for scheduling and controlling projects to ensure cost effectiveness, project time management, and techniques for estimating, forecasting, budgeting, monitoring, controlling, analyzing and reporting costs and interpreting the meaning of earned value data.
 MGMT435 4.5
Managing Project Risks and Opportunities MGMT440
This course provides a conceptual framework of managing risks that threaten projects and how to develop a risk management plan. The course also provides a review of basic project risk management concepts and processes.
This course provides a conceptual framework of managing risks that threaten projects and how to develop a risk management plan. The course also provides a review of basic project risk management concepts and processes.
 MGMT440 4.5
Team Leadership MGMT444
This course focuses on the challenges and solutions to leading different teams and individuals. Teamwork, coordination and motivation will be at the forefront, but other aspects of leadership will also be discussed in detail, such as performance management, delegation and conflict resolution.
This course focuses on the challenges and solutions to leading different teams and individuals. Teamwork, coordination and motivation will be at the forefront, but other aspects of leadership will also be discussed in detail, such as performance management, delegation and conflict resolution.
 MGMT444 4.5
Contracts and Procurement MGMT475

This course examines the legal environment and various challenges of managing modern supply chain organizations. It also reviews the concepts of contract law and examines government procurement and common civil procurement practices. The course includes information about negotiation tactics and strategy, ethical work environments and legal compliance. It builds upon the students' knowledge of basic legal terms and provides an understanding of contracting and procurement activities within a global supply chain organization.

This course examines the legal environment and various challenges of managing modern supply chain organizations. It also reviews the concepts of contract law and examines government procurement and common civil procurement practices. The course includes information about negotiation tactics and strategy, ethical work environments and legal compliance. It builds upon the students' knowledge of basic legal terms and provides an understanding of contracting and procurement activities within a global supply chain organization.

 MGMT475 4.5
22.5 Total Credit Hours 22.5 Total Credit Hours

 

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Integrate knowledge of the core ACBSP business concepts of accounting, finance, statistics, economics, management, and marketing to assess business circumstances.
  • Propose quantitative business solutions which demonstrate critical and analytical thinking.
  • Collaborate in cross-functional teams utilizing effective business techniques and strategies.
  • Navigate challenges in a global market involving international distribution and operations networks.
  • Share business recommendations and information through a variety of communication delivery formats.
  • Evaluate potential ethical and legal issues in contemporary business situations and propose appropriate resolution.
  • Employ technology to effectively solve business problems and provide solutions.

Classes Overview

  • International Legal and Ethical Issues in Business

    This course presents the ethical and legal issues of business including contracts, agency law and investor protection.

  • Materials Planning

    This course takes an in-depth look at the planning and control of material flow and production activities in a manufacturing organization. Topics Include: forecasting, sales and operations planning, demand management, master production scheduling, material requirements planning, production execution and just-in-time systems.

  • Building Teams and Resolving Conflict

    This course examines principles of team building and conflict resolution. Methods of building cohesive teams and diffusing confrontation will be discussed. Students will also explore the opportunities and challenges that arise from a diverse workforce.

  • Project Management

    This course explores principles of project management, such as human resources management, communications management, scope management, quality management, scheduling/time management, cost and resource management, risk management, contract/procurement management and project integration.

  • Production Planning and Quality Management

    This course focuses on production planning and Quality in decision-making. Emphasis is laid on forecasting aggregate production planning, capacity planning, materials requirement planning, scheduling, advanced techniques and approaches in modern production planning and control for designing manufacturing, quality and service systems.

  • Project Cost and Time Management

    This course examines the essential initiatives to effectively manage the scheduling and budget of a project. This course is designed to help students work to develop effective measures for scheduling and controlling projects to ensure cost effectiveness, project time management, and techniques for estimating, forecasting, budgeting, monitoring, controlling, analyzing and reporting costs and interpreting the meaning of earned value data.

  • Managing Project Risks and Opportunities

    This course will provide students a conceptual framework of managing risks that threaten projects and how to develop a risk management plan. The course will provide a review of basic project risk management concepts and processes.

  • Contracts and Procurement

    This course examines the legal environment and various challenges of managing modern supply chain organizations. It also reviews the concepts of contract law and examines government procurement and common civil procurement practices. The course includes information about negotiation tactics and strategy, ethical work environments and legal compliance. It builds upon the students' knowledge of basic legal terms and provides an understanding of contracting and procurement activities within a global supply chain organization.

  • Program Capstone

    The emphasis in this course is on applying and synthesizing concepts and techniques from all previous business/concentrations courses. The class sessions are designed to familiarize students with the many dimensions of business, with special emphasis on the area of specialization.

  • Management Information Systems

    This course focuses on management of information systems. Topics include resources, information systems in an organization, social implications and use and evaluation of common microcomputer software packages.

  • Management and Leadership of Organizations

    This course examines the elements of management and leadership as they apply to modern organizations. Special emphasis is placed on organizational change, role of managers, and cultural differences found in today's management environment.

  • Financial Management

    This course examines the key components of financial decision making: valuation and risk management. Students will examine the implications of forecasting, capital budgeting, working capital management, and project risk management.

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