STEM Master of Business Administration: Project Management
Program Overview
Take charge of tomorrow’s business challenges with this STEM-designated program that merges business fundamentals with data-driven project management tools and methods. Through 36 credits of innovative coursework, you'll become a master at executing complex projects.
This program emphasizes:
- Quantitative decision-making
- Leveraging big data
- Implementing emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning in project execution
Ready to gain hands-on experience for real-world business challenges?
By the end of the program, you’ll be able to:
- Evaluate complex business challenges.
- Apply project management methodologies, tools, and techniques to develop effective solutions.
- Analyze project data using statistical and business analytics.
- Make data-driven decisions and optimize project outcomes.
- Synthesize knowledge from multiple business disciplines and project management best practices.
- Lead cross-functional teams and deliver successful projects.
- Design and implement project management plans that integrate business strategy, financial considerations, and operational constraints in technology-driven environments.
Career Opportunities
The STEM Master of Business Administration: Project Management program can open doors to careers such as:
- Change management consultant
- Director of operations
- Project director
- Project lead
- Project manager
- Risk manager
- Supply chain project manager
- Team leader
Admissions
To be eligible for the STEM Master of Business Administration: Project Management, students must meet the below requirements for admission.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate or graduate coursework.
- Provisional admission: Applicants with a GPA between 2.50 and 2.74 may be admitted provisionally. Provisional students must achieve a 3.0 GPA or higher on the first nine credits in their program of study to gain full admission.
- Provide official transcripts or an official transcript evaluation for admission into a graduate program.
- The admissions committee will consider all applications to evaluate any additional prerequisite courses needed.
Courses
Review the full list of program courses below.
Core Courses
Curriculum
AC 601 - Financial Accounting or AC 650 - Managerial Accounting
EC 604 - Statistical Analysis
FI 630 - Financial Management or FI 635 - Financial Analysis and Decision-Making
MG 660 - Production and Operations Management
MK 610 - Marketing Management or MK 615 - Marketing Strategy
MG 695 - Applied Research Project or BU 695 - Internship
BA 600 - Foundations of Business Analytics
PM 672 - The Practice of Project Management
PM 673 - Tools and Technology of Project Management
PM 674 - Case Study and Application of Project Management
PM 677 - Six Sigma
PM 688 Project Management for PMP Certification
Interested in
Joining Us?
We are excited to welcome you to Avila University Arizona! For step-by-step guidance on the application process and to take the next step toward your academic goals, please visit our
How to Apply page. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
For questions related to admissions, please reach out to admissions@avilaarizona.com.
