The value project management provides to executing successful business initiatives is broad and seemingly boundless, from meeting timeline and workload projections to efficiencies that lead to tighter budgets and better bottom lines. As companies across industries increasingly realize the value of project management, the field continues to see workforce development needs increase at an astronomical rate. According to the Project Management Institute, “through 2027, the project management-oriented labor force in seven project-oriented sectors is expected to grow by 33 percent, or nearly 22 million new jobs,” and “by 2027, employers will need nearly 88 million individuals in project management-oriented roles.”¹ The online MBA with a Project Management Specialization from Concordia University Chicago prepares graduates to effectively fill this ever-growing need. 

Students can be confident that this program was expertly developed and intentionally designed to:

• Equip students with the quantitative and qualitative knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to handle project planning, risk management, high-level decision making, and management strategy implementation
• Teach the skills to prepare students for project management certifications including the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) professional certification exams 
• Prepare graduates for project manager positions in a wide range of project-intensive fields

Concordia University Chicago offers a variety of specialized MBA degrees in many disciplines, industries and business sectors. The online MBA with a Project Management Specialization produces graduates who are prepared to increase their leadership and team management skills while gaining the knowledge and tools necessary for successful project planning, execution, management, and reporting. 

This online Project Management MBA includes all 12 courses featured in the core MBA degree program, plus three additional courses that focus exclusively on project management:

• MBAP 6605 – Managing Projects
• MBAP 6610 – Project Resources and Teams
• MBAP 6615 – Project Monitoring and Control 

Students must complete 45 hours of online coursework to earn an MBA with a Project Management from Concordia University Chicago. The academic calendar features three 16-week semesters per year, with each semester comprised of two consecutive eight-week terms. Depending on whether students opt for a standard or accelerated degree plan, the online Project Management MBA program can be completed in roughly one to two years.

To be considered for admission into the online Project Management MBA degree program at Concordia University Chicago, students must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Complete and submit all required admission materials as follows:

• Objective Statement – Write a brief essay outlining your education and career goals and explain how an MBA degree from Concordia University Chicago will help you fulfill those objectives.
• Official Transcripts – Provide one official, sealed transcript from each institution that has granted you a degree. Full admission requires a cumulative grade point average of 2.85 or higher for master’s degrees.
• Letters of Recommendation – Send two letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to comment on your academic proficiency, professional competencies and personal character.
• Professional Resume – Provide a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae, including relevant work experience, degrees, certifications, and skills.

International applicants may be required to submit additional supporting materials, such as proof of English language proficiency and a foreign transcript evaluation from an approved credentialing service. For full requirements, visit the Admission & Tuition page. 

There is no application fee and no GRE requirement to apply for the online MBA program at Concordia University Chicago.