MBA in Project Management Online

Flexible

With no set class meeting times, you can learn on your schedule and access online course materials 24/7. Our online MBA program offers more fluidity around assignment due dates than before and course resources better suited for the on-the-go learner.

Affordable

As part of our mission to make higher education more accessible, we’re committed to keeping our tuition rates low. In fact, we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation.

Prior coursework and work experience could also help you save time and money. SNHU’s MBA transfer policy allows you to transfer up to 6 credits from your previous institution. You could also earn college credit for previous work experience.

Respected

Founded in 1932, SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with over 160,000 graduates across the country. SNHU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — which means our 200+ associate, bachelor's and master's programs meet high academic standards. In addition, many of SNHU's degree programs also carry specialized programmatic accreditation. This includes our portfolio of business programs, which are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

To be regionally accredited, one of 7 regional accreditation organizations recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) has determined that the university meets its high academic standards and expectations. Most nonprofit institutions are institutionally accredited.

In addition, SNHU's suite of online business programs, including the MBA, are also programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

In addition, SNHU has been nationally recognized for its efforts to lead the way toward more innovative, affordable and achievable education:

• “Most Innovative” regional university honors from U.S. News & World Report each year since 2015
• A $1 million grant from Google.org to explore soft skills assessments for high-need youth
• Recognition as a 2017 Digital Learning Innovator by the Online Learning Consortium

Extensive Business Alumni Network

Since our first MBA graduate class in 1974, we’ve welcomed over 20,000 MBA graduates to our alumni network. For current students, that means an extensive business networking group, an opportunity to seek out college mentorship opportunities and learn from students who have already walked the path.

93.6% of online students would recommend SNHU (according to a 2022 survey with 17,000+ respondents). Discover why SNHU may be right for you.

Expanding access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That’s why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials:

• Completed free application
• Undergraduate transcripts, which we can retrieve for you by submitting a transcript request form

Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 5 graduate terms.

If you’re ready to apply, follow these simple steps to get the process going:

• Complete free graduate application
• Submit undergraduate transcripts
• Work with an admission counselor to explore financial options and walk through application process

Notes: 

• Laptop or desktop?  Whichever you choose depends on your personal preference and work style, though laptops tend to offer more flexibility. 

• Note:  Chromebooks (Chrome OS) and iPads (iOS) do not meet the minimum requirements for coursework at SNHU. These offer limited functionality and do not work with some course technologies. They are not acceptable as the only device you use for coursework. While these devices are convenient and may be used for some course functions, they cannot be your primary device. SNHU does, however, have an affordable laptop option that it recommends: Dell Latitude 3301 with Windows 10. 

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Video Communication Platform:

• Mac or PC desktop or laptop (not a mobile device or tablet)
• Webcam
• Microphone
• Required: At least 1 Mbps upload/download speed
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Internet Connectivity for Virtual Labs:

• Recommended: 5Mbps upload/download speed with less than 40ms latency

It depends on your career goals. One of the benefits of a project management MBA is that there is demand for project management skills in just about every industry. Even if your career doesn't lead you directly to the job title of project manager, you’ll gain key management and career skills that can enhance any business leadership role.

“Because the role of the project manager differs in an organization, it's important to have a well-rounded business background to understand how you fit into that particular organization and how their business functions around you and your project,” said Gina Cravedi '18, SNHU’s director of student experience operations.

Demand for project managers is high. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI^®), there will be 25 million new project management job openings worldwide through 2030.¹

Project management jobs can be found across many industries, including transportation, retail, military, e-commerce, healthcare, financial services, higher education, insurance, food service, manufacturing and hospitality.

You could find yourself leading a team of engineers to work toward a common goal, like the creation of a new product. Or you could focus on boosting the efficiency of a construction project, keeping an eye on the bottom line and working to minimize waste. You could even work as a project management consultant, helping businesses set up better project management systems.

Jobs for project managers include:

• Program or project manager: Oversee a project from start to finish and make sure the scope and goals of the project are on track.
• Project risk manager: Research and analyze project risks, and communicate risk mitigation practices for a project’s workers.
• Project cost estimator: Estimate the amount of time, money, materials and labor needed for a project.
• Project procurement manager: Communicate with vendors to source cost-effective supplies, equipment and service contracts.
• Project quality manager: Monitor the performance and outcome of a project and identify any areas of quality improvement needed.

With the knowledge gained in an MBA, project management skills can also be applied to other business leadership roles across many industries.

If you want a rewarding career leading a team or department, then yes. An MBA in project management can give you the communication, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills you need to succeed in a leadership position.

“In many organizations, the project manager works with team members who don’t report to them, which really calls on leadership skills and understanding human behavior to inspire and motivate a team to accomplish a project goal,” said Gina Cravedi '18, SNHU’s director of student experience operations. 

MBAs are in demand, and in 2022, a Graduate Management Admission Council survey said the percentage of recruiters who wanted to hire MBAs was up to 92% — with most stating demand will increase in the next 5 years.³

With an MBA in project management, you’ll develop key career and leadership skills taught in the core MBA business courses. You can also benefit from advanced project management courses designed to prepare you to lead a project from start to finish.

With a project management MBA, you could find work across virtually any industry. Project management jobs are available in:

• Construction and engineering
• Healthcare
• Information technology
• Government agencies
• Food service and hospitality
• Financial services
• Music and entertainment
• Law

A PMP and an MBA can both help to advance a project management career. Determining which one is right for you depends on your career goals. For some project managers, earning both credentials may be the best move.

A PMP, or Project Management Professional certification, is a specialized credential for workers interested in operational and project management. Often recognized as the gold standard for project management certification, the PMP can prepare you to lead teams and manage projects across virtually any industry. Earning a PMP certification demonstrates proven skill and experience in project management and may lead to higher earning potential.¹

An MBA is a graduate-level degree program designed to give you a strong foundation of business and leadership skills. With a project management MBA concentration, you’ll also explore the tools, practices and processes used to keep projects and organizations running smoothly. 

At SNHU, we offer many other online MBA concentrations that may also support a project management career, including an MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

It depends on the career you want to pursue. Project managers need strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership skills are also key. There are many degree options that can help you gain these critical skills and start – or advance – a project management career.

Most project management jobs will require at least a bachelor’s degree. Southern New Hampshire University offers two project management bachelor’s degree options.

An online operations management degree can prepare you for a career developing, improving and managing the processes used to produce and transport goods or services. With an optional degree concentration in project management, you could gain the knowledge and skills you need to manage projects on time, on budget and within scope in almost every industry.

An online project management degree concentration under the BS in Business Administration program also offers project management learning, supported by a broad-based business education. You’ll explore how to successfully plan, execute and close a variety of projects. And you can gain a strong foundation in the strategies and principles used by successful organizations to get more done.

If you want to advance your career even further, a project management master’s degree can help. At SNHU, you have two options for graduate degrees in project management.

With a master’s degree in project management, you’ll explore operations management, project management, supply chain management, logistics, quality control and management science. You can gain the tools and leadership skills needed for success in an advanced project management position.

The MBA in Project Management also explores the ins and outs of project management. But this program also provides a deep understanding of what makes a business work. You’ll study business law, ethics, marketing, economics and decision-making. The skills you learn in a project management MBA program can be applied to project manager jobs and other business leadership positions.

Project management is a growing field with opportunities in virtually every industry. Do you have a passion for engineering and product creation? Do you want to work in the field at a construction site or healthcare facility? A project management degree can help you get there.

Project managers are in high demand. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI^®), jobs for project managers are projected to grow by 25 million jobs worldwide through 2030.¹

Demand for project managers is expected to continue to grow, as more businesses move toward project team-based models and supply chains continue to grow more complex. Skilled managers are critical to the success of these complex processes that keep organizations – and entire industries – running smoothly.

Project managers also have strong career and salary potential. With an MBA in project management, you could boost your career prospects even higher.

¹Project Management Institute, on the internet, at:

• https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning/career-central/talent-gap-report-2021-finalfinal.pdf (viewed Jan. 31, 2022)
• https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning
  /pmi_salary_survey_12th_edition_freeversion_final.pdf (viewed Jan. 31, 2022)

²Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet, at:

• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/construction-managers.htm (viewed Nov. 7, 2022)
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/top-executives.htm (viewed Nov. 7, 2022)
• https://www.bls.gov/OOH/math/operations-research-analysts.htm (viewed Nov. 7, 2022)

Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

³ Graduate Management Admission Council, Demand of Graduate Management Talent: 2022 Hiring Projections and Salary Trends [PDF], on the internet, at: https://www.gmac.com/-/media/files/gmac/research/employment-outlook/2022_gmac_corporate_recruiters_survey_summary_report_final.pdf (viewed Mar. 23, 2023)