MBA in Project Management

The University of Dallas has the only program in the DFW metropolitan area that offers a Graduate Certificate in project management and a traditional MBA with a concentration in project management. The program prepares professionals from any discipline to successfully manage complex projects in diverse environments. The curriculum builds on the Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge and related practice standards.

The program is suited for those who hold the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certifications and those preparing to obtain either certification. The Project Management Institute accepts courses taken in the program as qualified project management educational activities required to prepare for the PMP or CAPM examination, or to maintain these certifications.

Courses in the program are designed to fit into the schedules of working professionals. All courses in the program are offered online and at our Irving campus. Students can choose the format that's best for them and feel at ease knowing that all courses are taught by professionals holding a current PMP.

Project Management Course Requirements

Detailed course descriptions can be found here.

MBA Degree Requirements
In addition to the MBA core course requirements, students who complete OPER 6370, OPER 7370, OPER 7375, and OPER 7379 will receive a Concentration in Project Management designation on their transcript.

OPER 6370. Project Management
OPER 7370. Project Scope and Time Management*
OPER 7375. Project Risk, Communication and Human Resource Management*
OPER 7379. Project Quality, Cost and Procurement Management*

Graduate Certificate Requirements
BUAD 6305. The Effective Leader
OPER 6370. Project Management
OPER 7370. Project Scope and Time Management*
OPER 7375. Project Risk, Communication and Human Resource Management
OPER 7379. Project Quality, Cost and Procurement Management*

Select one Project Management Certificate elective:
MANA 7355. Planning and Control of Services*
TECH 6370. Process Mapping and Management*

* denotes courses with prerequisites

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