Project management is one of the fastest growing career fields and a number of accredited online colleges and universities now offer online MBA in Project Management degree programs.
Featured Online MBA in Project Management Programs
- Kaplan University – MBA in Project Management
- Liberty University – MBA in Project Management
- Walden University – MBA in Project Management
We've put together this rankings of some of the best MBA in Project Management programs available online. You can read more about our rankings methodology here.
#1. Florida Tech University Online
Florida Tech University Online has provided an education to astronauts, high level business managers and military generals who have found success across the United States following graduation. Although the university specializes in online academics, it strives to provide students with opportunities that are typically reserved for on-campus experiences. One unique opportunity offered by Florida Tech University Online is varsity sports for students. The university has had the honor of being named one of the best online schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Program Overview
Florida Tech University Online offers an online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Project Management. The project management degree focuses on concepts necessary to successfully lead professional teams in a business setting. Coursework includes classes in financial management, organizational behavior and business strategy.
Accreditation
Florida Tech University Online is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The project management program is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
#2. Southern New Hampshire University
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, non-profit institute of higher learning known for the quality of its online program. Today, SNHU has over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students on campus in Manchester and Hooksett and online. The University is known for its innovative nature; in 2007 it became the first carbon-neutral university in New Hampshire.
Program Overview
Southern New Hampshire University's online MBA in Project Management prepares students for careers as project management professionals through online or on-campus coursework. The degree program prepares students to handle both the routine and non-routine aspects of managing a complex project from its inception all the way through to completion, and emphasizes communication and interactions with other aspects of a successful business. Students can complete the entire program in as little as 18 months.
Accreditation
A member of the New England Commission of Higher Education, Southern New Hampshire University holds accreditation from both the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the European Council for Business Education (ECBE).
#3. Walden University
Walden University is a private institute of higher learning based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since its founding in 1970, Walden has grown to include over 47,000 students in its on-campus and online degree programs. Today, the University is one of the premier providers of long-distance learning in the United States, using print, electronic and online materials to let students complete their coursework on their own schedules.
Program Overview
Walden University's online MBA in Project Management degree program trains students in the business, communication and leadership skills needed to oversee projects from beginning to end at the strategic level. The program prepares students to facilitate communications between employees and customers at every stage of a given project. The university purchases books and handles the logistics of signing up for classes on behalf of students who enroll in the program.
Accreditation
Walden University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The Project Management program is recognized and approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
#4. Norwich University
Norwich University is a private military university located in Norwich, Vermont. The university focuses on providing military personnel with an opportunity to pursue higher education, and online programs that are available through Norwich University give students the flexibility of completing a degree program from anywhere.
Program Overview
Norwich University offers an online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management. All coursework is completed online, and the curriculum is designed to be completed on the student's schedule within an 18 month period. Classes are kept small to allow faculty members who are running the online courses to have time to provide individualized attention to each student.
Accreditation
Norwich University is regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree offered by Norwich University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
#5. Capella University
Capella University is an online institute of higher learning headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In its bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, Capella enrolls over 35,000 students who reside in all 50 states and 59 other countries all over the world. Capella faculty come from 48 states and four other countries.
Program Overview
Capella University offers an online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with a concentration in Project Management. Students first complete a rigorous core MBA program that includes coursework in innovation, financial management, marketing, strategic management and global leadership. In the project management specialization, students come to understand risk assessment and management, project procurement and solicitation, financial control and project management techniques to see a specific initiative through from beginning to end.
Accreditation
Capella University's program in project management is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC). Capella University as a whole holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
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#9. Kaplan University
Kaplan University is an accredited institute that offers certificate programs in addition to undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It was established in 1937 as the American Institute of Commerce and changed its name to Kaplan University in 2004. Over 60,000 students currently enroll in the school's offline and online classes each year.
Program Overview
Kaplan University offers an online MBA with an emphasis in Project Management. The specialization track requires students to complete 16 credits in strategic project management, project initiation, planning, and execution, project cost/scheduling and project risk/quality/procurement monitoring. Course topics are derived from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Each student also creates a comprehensive Presentation Portfolio to use for job interviews. Overall, the MBA degree from Kaplan Univerity is designed to teach students about corporate social responsibility, leadership skills and creativity.
Accreditation
Kaplan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is also a part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
#10. Colorado Christian University
Colorado Christian University (CCU) is an interdenominational Christian college that was founded in 1914. Today, CCU enrolls more than 3,400 students on campus in Lakewood, Colorado and online. The university offers 45 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, catering in particular to adult learners. Through a partnership with Pearson eCollege, CCU also offers a range of online courses and degree programs.
Program Overview
As part of its Master of Business Administration program, Colorado Christian University allows students to take a special emphasis in project management. In addition to the comprehensive course of study in leadership offered within the core MBA program, students in this concentration study project management at the strategic and tactical levels and learn to plan, schedule and control specific initiatives at every stage of execution. Every course integrates Scriptural principles to give students a strong background in business ethics and responsible leadership in addition to management techniques.
Accreditation
Colorado Christian University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HCI), and the project management program is approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI).