Master of Business Administration

Project Management Concentration (Online)

Why a Master of Business Finance with Project Management Concentration?

The MBA with Project Management Concentration program is designed to provide the flexibility that professionals need to balance family, work, and school.
Expand your skills in project planning, risk management, cost and time management, contracts and procurement, accounting, statistics, decision making, and human resources.
Most courses are 7.5 weeks in length and the program can be completed in 1 year if attending full-time or 2 years if attending part-time.

Program Benefits

Graduates of the program will have met the education requirements needed to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification exams available through the Project Management Institute.
Learn from faculty with academic and real world experience who care about your success and progress.
Create lasting connections that can lead to promotions and new opportunities in your career.

What is the typical salary for a Project Management Specialist?

Salaries for MBA with Project Management Concentration graduates vary depending industry. On average, an MBA degree can deliver a 6-figure income over a period of 20 years.

$104,930

Finance and Insurance

$97,350

Manufacturing

$84,310

Construction

Salary based on data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Why Keystone?

You can be confident that Keystone’s Online Degree Programs adhere to the same high standards of quality as our traditional, on-campus programs. Keystone is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It’s ranked among the best regional colleges in the U.S., and as one of the best schools for military veterans. It’s also the oldest educational institution in Northeast Pennsylvania.

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Generous Credit Transfer

If you’ve earned applicable graduate level credits with a B or better, they may be accepted for transfer to Keystone. Students can transfer in up to 9 of the 30 credits required for graduation.

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Convenience

Classes are offered 100% online. and are designed to fit into your schedule, enabling you to balance work and family life, finish your degree, enhance your skills and advance your career.

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Affordability

Tuition is an affordable $600 per credit hour. Alumni of Keystone who are enrolled in a Master’s degree program at Keystone College are eligible to receive a 10% discount. Find out more here.

Program Format

The MBA program with a concentration in Project Management will be delivered in an online format. Students will be required to have the necessary hardware and software and access to the Internet in order to complete the coursework. Anticipated program length is one to two years, depending on course load.

Program Prerequisites

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree (any major) from a regionally accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Program Schedule

The graduate cohort program will operate on a 7 or 7.5-week session with students completing 3-6 credits of study in each 7 or 7.5-week session.

Application

Keystone College accepts students to the MBA Finance concentration program for fall, spring, and summer terms. Students applying for the MBA Project Management concentration program have no additional requirements other than those required for all master’s applicants.

Course Sequence

Fall 1st Half
CORE 5100 Graduate Writing and Research
BUSN 5650 Project Management
BUSN 6100 Ethical Leadership

Fall 2nd Half
BUSN 6910 Strategic Analysis
BUSN 5350 Organizational Development

Spring 1st Half
BUSN 5700 Agile Project Management
BUSN 5300 Operations Management

Spring 2nd Half
BUSN 5200 Conflict Management Skills
BUSN 6400 Project Management in Practice

Summer 1st Half
BUSN 5250 Global Work Teams
BUSN 6150 Financial Management in Public and NonProfit Organizations

Summer 2nd half
BUSN 6250 Managerial Economics

Program Goals

The program will provide graduates with the appropriate skills needed to enter or advance in the Project Management field.
The program will enhance graduate’s communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Contact

Laura Little, DBA
Program Director
laura.little@keystone.edu
570-945-8433

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