Online MBA in Project Management
Become an Expert at Managing Projects, People, and Progress
100% Online
1–2 Years
36 Credit Hours
$537 per Credit
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Advance Your Career with a Program Designed for Working Professionals
- Apply By: 05/15/26
- Start Class: 05/26/26
Accelerate your professional growth with SMSU’s 100 percent online MBA in Project Management, a flexible, affordable program you can complete in as few as 12 months. Designed for working professionals, this program blends real-world application with innovative leadership development to help you confidently plan, execute, and deliver results.
With no out-of-state tuition, career-focused support, and a 99 percent career placement rate, SMSU empowers you to take charge of your goals and advance your career on your schedule from anywhere.
Concentrations Details
- Earn your degree while balancing your personal and professional priorities
- Learn from professionals who offer their expertise and strong ties to the field
- Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Gain Real-World Project Management Skills You’ll Use from Day One
Build advanced leadership and project management expertise through hands-on, industry-relevant learning. The online MBA in Project Management curriculum covers structured planning, Agile and hybrid methods, budgeting, risk analysis, and AI-powered tools for scheduling and communication. You will complete a capstone project aligned with PMI standards, preparing for CAPM® certification and leadership roles that drive real organizational results.
Project Management Required Courses
A study of project planning and control including time, budget, materials, and personnel. Coursework will include Gantt charts and PERT/CPM methods, use of project management software, planning, and preliminary analysis of an actual project, and examination of critical chain issues. Simulations may be used when appropriate.
This course explores Agile and hybrid project management methodologies, emphasizing iterative approaches, collaborations, and adaptability. Students will learn to manage Agile projects wihle integrating predictive techniques and leveraging AI tools to optimize workflows, analyze risks, and enhance team communication.
This capstone course integrates knowledge from prior coursework, emphasizing the application of PMI standards across all knowledge areas. Students will complete a comprehensive project, leveraging their skills as well as AI tools for scheduling, risk analysis, quality management, and stakeholder communication. this course will assist in preparing students to take the PMI CAPM certification examination.
This course gives students an in-depth exploration of leadership and its connection to team management strategies. The primary focus will include best practices and practical application strategies within the field. Content areas include traits, motives, and characteristics of leadership, leadership behaviors, attitudes and style, using creativity and innovation in leadership, power and political influences on leadership, leadership ethics and social responsibility, charismatic, transformational, contingency and situational leadership styles, influence tactics of leaders, developing teamwork, motivation and coaching skills, communication and conflict resolution, strategic leadership and knowledge management, international and diversity aspects of leadership, and leadership development and succession. The course will encompass the use of current event topics and critical analysis techniques regarding leadership and team management, including ethical implications of decisions, and apply legal and ethical decision-making skills to leadership and team management scenarios.
SMSU’s online MBA includes 36 credit hours, and you can complete the program in as little as one year with accelerated course options. The core curriculum explores essential business topics like strategic management, international business, operations, and more.
Curriculum DetailsTurn Your Career Goals into Career Growth
Project managers are essential across every field. SMSU’s online MBA in Project Management equips you to lead diverse teams, manage complex goals, and deliver results that matter. Employment in project management is projected to grow 6% through 2034, adding about 78,000 openings each year nationwide.1 With accelerated learning options and a 99% career placement rate, you’ll graduate ready to advance with confidence.
Operations Manager $129,330 per year2
Project Manager $100,750 per year3
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SMSU offers a wide array of online MBA concentrations to match diverse career ambitions. Each concentration integrates current industry practices and real-world learning to build specialized expertise and practical leadership skills. Whether your goal is to drive innovation, lead global teams, or steer operations in dynamic sectors, SMSU’s online MBA programs are tailored to help you excel.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Project Management Specialists.” Retrieved Oct. 29, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm#tab-6.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “General and Operations Managers.” Retrieved Oct. 29, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes111021.htm.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Project Management Specialists.” Retrieved Oct. 29, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm#tab-1.