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MBA with a concentration in Project Management online

Apply By: 10/7/22
Start Class: 10/24/22
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$12,900* Total Tuition
As few as 11 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

Program Overview

See a snapshot of the online MBA in Project Management program

Gain hands-on experience in planning and managing projects in a modern business environment with our 100 percent online MBA with a concentration in Project Management. In this AACSB-accredited MBA program, you will learn valuable skills that are critical within any business setting including time-management strategies, problem-solving techniques, and how to control quality and maximize resources.

You will also learn how to determine which tools and/or techniques are appropriate during different phases of the project management lifecycle. Through practical application, project-based learning, and real life examples, this MBA will give you the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to serve as an effective project manager, operations manager, or business development manager.

The online MBA in Project Management program also aligns with Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices and is designed to prepare you to obtain industry-accepted Project Management Certifications.

Through practical application, project-based learning and real-life examples, the online MBA in Project Management can prepare you for leadership roles such as:

  • Project Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Project Analyst
  • Project Management Consultant

The Romain College of Business at the University of Southern Indiana is one of only 5 percent of business schools worldwide to earn this prestigious accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

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$12,900* Total Tuition
As few as 11 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

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Tuition

Choosing our online degree is cost-effective

USI is committed to providing an outstanding education that also is affordable. Tuition is structured to give our students the best value and flexibility.

Tuition Breakdown

$430* Per Credit Unit
$12,900* Total Tuition

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*Tuition applicable for 2020 start dates and is subject to change. Any questions regarding tuition should be directed to the Bursar's Office. If you step out of the program, returning to the program may have different tuition and fees applied.

Application Fee

Application fee: $40

Active military service members and veterans receive an admission fee waiver. Simply apply online and select the "military waiver" option, then contact our office at 800-467-1965 so we may submit the proper forms to Graduate Studies.

Billing and Payment Schedule

Bill Available Online Payment Due Date
9/1/2020 9/25/2020
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1/4/2021 1/22/2021
2/1/2021 2/28/2021
3/1/2021 3/28/2021
5/3/2021 5/18/2021
6/1/2021 6/29/2021
8/2/2021 8/27/2021
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10/1/2021 10/27/2021

Financial Aid

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The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your FAFSA must be received by the federal processing center by April 15th each year to be considered for state financial aid as well as federal financial aid. USI's Federal School Code is 001808. You will need an FSA ID to electronically sign your FASFA. If you do not have an FSA ID, you may create one at StudentAid.gov.

Once you are admitted to the program and we receive your FAFSA, you can see the financial aid you qualify for and accept or decline your Direct Student Loan on your myUSI. For more information about tuition reimbursement or financial resources that may be available to you, visit our Student Financial Assistance page, access our Financial Aid FAQs, or contact us.

Student Financial Assistance Office

Local Phone: 812-464-1767
Toll Free Phone: 800-467-1965
Fax: 812-461-5305

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CDT)

Tuition Breakdown:

$430* Per Credit Hour
$12,900* Total Tuition

Calendar

Our online course schedule is ideal working professionals

Now is the time to start earning your MBA online and take the fast track to a more successful career. USI provides you with the convenience of an accelerated application-to-start calendar.

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10/7/22 Next Application Due Date
10/24/22 Next Class Start Date

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SessionCourse StartApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration Deadline*Drop Date
Fall I8/22/228/5/228/12/228/19/228/26/22
Fall II10/24/2210/7/2210/14/2210/21/2210/28/22
Spring I1/9/2312/23/2212/30/221/6/231/13/23
Spring II3/13/232/24/233/3/233/10/233/17/23

If registered on or before May 2, the payment due date is 05/17/2022.

If registered after May 2, the payment due date is 06/28/2022.

If registered after June 3, the payment due date is 7/15/2022.

If registered on or before August 1, the payment due date is 8/26/2022

*New students will be automatically registered in one course upon acceptance to the program, then must register themselves for all subsequent courses.

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10/7/22 Next Application Deadline
10/24/22 Start Classes

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Admissions

Learn how to apply for our online MBA in Project Management

The University of Southern Indiana's online MBA program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA in undergraduate coursework
  • GMAT or GRE waivers are available
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Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission to USI's MBA program:

  • Completed bachelor's degree (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5) from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) or a comparable association
  • Submit official transcripts to Graduate Studies

*Graduate Studies requires every degree-seeking applicant to request all official transcripts from every attended university or college. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level is required.

  • Official electronic transcripts are preferred and can be emailed from the previous institution to [email protected]
  • Mailed transcripts can be sent to this address:
    Graduate Studies
    University of Southern Indiana
    8600 University Blvd.
    Evansville, IN 47712

Note – Failure to submit official transcripts from every institution attended will impede admission. Coursework from one institution reported as transfer credit on another school's transcript does not constitute an official transcript. USI transcripts do not need to be requested.

  • Completed one of the following
    • GMAC ESA test with a minimum score of 8
    • Request a test waiver if you meet one of these criteria:
      • An earned graduate degree
      • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above
      • Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or above with 3 years of full-time professional work experience
      • Member of Beta Gamma Sigma honor society
  • For foreign-born applicants whose native spoken language is not English, official scores for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exams must be submitted to Graduate Studies along with an application unless a bachelor’s or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education has been obtained. Minimum scores required: 550 (paper-based), 79 (internet-based). Additionally, an International English Language Testing System minimum score of 6.5 is accepted.
  • Submit an online application, $40 application fee and contact information for three professional references
  • Upload an updated resume to your application account
  • International applicants may be required to submit additional information

Courses

Take a look at the topics you’ll study in our MBA in Project Management program

To complete this MBA online program, students must complete 30 hours, including 21 hours of core coursework and 9 hours of concentration coursework.

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Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of management accounting and its use to aid in planning, controlling, and evaluating operations.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores alternative approaches to managing the resources (computers, networks, software, data and people) that organizations utilize in applying information technology (IT). It focuses on the role of the user-manager in identifying opportunities (and avoiding pitfalls), developing applications, and creatively using IT to improve personal and organizational performance.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of economic concepts and tools useful to managers of business firms. Topics include optimization, demand, production and costs, market structure, pricing behavior, risk analysis, benefit cost analysis, estimation of economic relationships, and business cycles and forecasting.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive coverage of financial theories and their application to provide the MBA student with a basic understanding and appreciation of corporate finance.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis and control of the key marketing variables to develop successful strategic marketing plans. Emphasis on the major components of marketing strategy; establishment of overall corporate objectives; analysis of strategic business units; identification of creative alternatives; and examination of company, target market and competitors. Views strategy formulation from the global and managerial perspectives. Examines significant marketing strategies and applies them to practical analysis of established marketing cases dealing with new and established product management, pricing, channels and promotional aspects.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A highly interactive and experiential class focusing on the development of management and leadership skills. The class focuses on organizational behavior issues and on developing a student's professionalism in the following areas: oral, written, and interpersonal communication, group dynamics, team building, creative problem solving, information and communication technology, change management skills, and the roles of leaders in a dynamic work environment.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Includes the development of an executive managerial perspective. The primary purposes of the course are to develop the ability to analyze complex corporate problems from a global perspective, and an awareness of the impact of changing business conditions and government policies on global organizations. Examines the globalization of industries and firm competitiveness. The format of the class involves the use of cases to assist students in the application of theory.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the fundamental principles of management with emphasis on project management in technical enterprises. Lectures, case studies and role-playing exercises are used to enable students to develop an understanding of key management concepts and provide opportunities to employ and evaluate a variety of project management techniques in typical industrial settings. Time-management strategies, problem-solving techniques and decision-making tools are emphasized.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to initiate, manage, monitor, and control resources and schedules to execute a project in accordance with industry practice. Students will learn the content of the project management domain and work on projects to apply the material to real-life situations. All content is aligned with the PMI (Project Management Institute), and this is the first of two courses which prepare students to obtain industry-accepted Project Management Certifications.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to initiate, manage, monitor, and control resources and schedules to execute a project in accordance with industry practice. Students will learn the content of the project management domain and work on projects to apply the material to real-life situations. All content is aligned with the PMI (Project Management Institute), and this is the second of two courses which prepare students to obtain industry-accepted Project Management Certifications.

"The best investment you will ever make is in your education."

– Dr. Jack Smothers, Associate Professor of Management and MBA Program Director

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