Project Management Specialization

Intakes: January, April, July, October


The Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management is a multi-disciplinary study of business administration. It prepares you to meet the challenges of the contemporary workplace by facilitating your understanding of a balanced and informed approach to decision making. This baccalaureate degree is practically oriented with an industry-focused array of core business courses.


The program content is aligned with the requirements established by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The delivery mode has been designed to encourage you to work on examples and cases relevant to the work place and job market. You will also compare various project life cycles to agile project management and thoroughly work through all elements of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).

As part of the Project Management specialization, you will take part in a rigorous examination of all planning processes and process interactions. You will collaborate to appraise the content and format of project management plans for small, medium and large projects. You will also create plans for the management of risk, quality, human resources, communications and procurement for one or more sample projects.

The Project Management specialization culminates in a Capstone course, where you work in teams to develop a project management plan, and prepare for project execution, monitoring, control and closedown.


Accreditation

Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management has been developed and structured to align with the requirements established by: Project Management Institute (PMI).


Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world’s leading project management organization. Applicants with PMI certifications are highly sought-after by employers and stakeholders, and respected by colleagues.

Yorkville University’s alignment with PMI’s requirements provides students with a pathway to obtaining both a BBA degree and the following PMI certifications:
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)


Benefits for students


  • CAPM Eligibility: Students can meet the 23-hour project management education requirement by completing one BBA in Project Management course, and can write the CAPM certification exam before graduating.
  • PMP Eligibility: Students can meet the 35-hour project management education requirement by completing two BBA in Project Management courses, and will further need 4,500 hours of leading and directing projects, instead of 7,500 hours, to be able to write the PMP certification exam.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of your BBA with a specialization in Project Management increases your qualification for the following positions:

  • IT Project Manager
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Technical Project Manager

 

Why Study at Yorkville University?

In everything we do at Yorkville University, the aim is to inspire students’ personal and professional growth through education. Yorkville University’s unique learning environment offering benefits such as:



RESOURCE AND SUPPORT


  • Assistance from the Start: From the admission process through to graduation, student services is committed to your success.
  • Full-time Tutoring: Learning support services are available 24/7 for math, research, writing and resource challenges.
  • Writing Lab: Interactive resource and proof-reading service to enhance and refine writing and grammar skills.

INTERACTION


  • Small Class Sizes: Enhanced learning that facilitates engagement, participation and personalized attention.
  • Connections: All classes involve communication with fellow students and guidance from faculty.
  • Expert Faculty: Mentored by professional faculty dedicated to creating an engaging learning environment.

THE NEXT STEP

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Yorkville University offers four programs that have been designated in New Brunswick and are delivered online: a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), a Master of Education in Adult Education (M.Ed), and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership (M.Ed) program. Yorkville University also offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program with specializations. This program has received consent in British Columbia and is delivered on-campus and online.

In Ontario, Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program with a specialization in Project Management, delivered on-campus and online. The institution has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this program for a 7-year term starting 04/06/2017. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions.)

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