Designed by the authors of the Project Management Institute (PMI) certification test, JIU's MBA in Project Management specialization gives you all the theories, techniques, and practical knowledge needed to become a certified project manager. In fact, the PMI has designated JIU and the MBA in Project Management as a Registered Educational Provider, which certifies that these specialized courses will provide the educational background for project managers applying for "Project Management Professional" (PMP) certification. You will:
Build a comprehensive body of knowledge in relevant business theory, best practices and leadership.
Master project life cycles.
Learn how to effectively and efficiently plan for resources, costs, budgets, risk assessments and staffing requirements.
Develop timelines, conduct evaluations and measure overall strategic impacts for all manner of projects.
Who should enroll: This degree is ideal for business professionals interested in project management who are seeking a quality MBA program. Students include senior project managers, product and/or service directors and coordinators, key account managers, and IT professionals, among others. These courses may also be used by existing PMPs for professional development purposes and each course is worth 45 PDUs towards PMP Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR).