Online Project Management Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Science in Project Management
From big companies to small businesses, day-to-day operations and long-term successes hinge on the execution of projects. Yet, according to a Project Management Institute (PMI) study1, there’s a widening gap between employers’ need for skilled project management workers and the availability of professionals to fill those roles. You can study the standards and skills involved in this in-demand field when you pursue your Bachelor of Science degree in Project Management from CTU.
The BS in Project Management is:
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- Is ranked among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report for the ninth year in a row*
At CTU, students come first. Our flexible online course schedule is designed to help you to build a class schedule around your schedule. And with grants and scholarships available for those who qualify, a degree from CTU can be both achievable and affordable. Learn more below or fill out the form to speak with an admissions advisor.
* CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs.

Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation
CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org
This business degree program at CTU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
The Bachelor of Science in Project Management is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).**
CLASSES START
- June 13, 2023
- July 25, 2023
- August 29, 2023
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Program Overview
Effective July 2, 2019, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Colorado Springs and Aurora Campuses.
The Bachelor of Science in Project Management (BSPM) is a 180-credit-hour program that is offered online and at both Colorado campuses. It consists of 66 general education credit hours, 82 credit hours devoted to core business and management courses, and 32 credit hours in the project management concentration.
This globally accredited program for students interested in the project management field is aligned with project management standards and skills. Its focus is on student practice and understanding of project management industry standards in various work settings.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.
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Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours COMS102 Dynamic Interactions and Professional Presence 4.5 COMS105 Interpersonal Communications 4.5 ECON210 Principles of Macroeconomics 4.5 ECON212 Principles of Microeconomics 4.5 ENGL104 Introductory Written Communication 4.5 ENGL105 Professional Written Communications 4.5 HIST101 Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century 4.5 MATH102 Introduction to College Math 4.5 MATH106 Algebra for Business 4.5 MATH301 Data Driven Statistics 4.5 PHIL101 Introduction to Ethics 4.5 SCI101 Introduction to the Sciences 4.5 SCI103 Science and Technology- Laboratory Course 1.5 SCI201 Environmental Science and Sustainability 4.5 SCI203 Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course 1.5 UNIV104 Academic and Career Success 4.5 or HUMNELE Humanities Elective 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 66 Courses: Core
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours ACCT201 Accounting I 4 ACCT202 Accounting II 4 ACCT203 Accounting III 4 BADM150 Contemporary Business Trends 4 BADM440 Research Design Methods and Applications 4 FINC225 Financial Statement Analysis 4 HRMT215 Management of Human Resources 4 HRMT440 Managing Organizational Change 4 IT100 Introduction to Information Technology 4 IT254 Spreadsheet Applications 4 MGM335 Organizational Behavior Principles 4 MGM316 International Business Communications 4 MGMT115 Introductory Business Practices 4 MGMT235 Business Law I 4 MGMT345 Operations Management 4 MGMT455 Business Policies and Strategies 4 MKTG225 Introduction to Marketing 4 MPM210 Introduction to Project Management 6 SCM210 Introduction to Logistics/Supply Chain Management 4 UNIV201 Career Planning and Management 4 or MGM255 Management Fundamentals 4 Total Credit Hours: 82 Courses: Concentration
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours MPM344 Project Risk Management 4 MPM346 Contracts and Procurement 4 MPM357 Project Performance and Quality Assurance 4 MPM436 Project Cost and Scheduling 4 MPM460 Human Resources within Project Management 4 MPM 480 The Evolution of Project Management 4 PM220 Project Management Tools 4 PM430 Project Management Capstone 4 Total Credit Hours: 32 Total Credit Hours: 180
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Accreditations and Alignments
The curriculum covers the various knowledge areas, including the PMI Talent Triangle™, specified by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) and A Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth Edition, the industry standard for project management.
The Bachelor of Science in Project Management is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).
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FAQs
CTU’s Bachelor of Science in Project Management (BSPM) Degree Program is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant for pursuing potential opportunities in the workforce. This project management degree program emphasizes the standards and skills involved in this in-demand field. There is a focus on student practice and understanding of project management industry standards in various work settings.
As you work to complete your BS in Project Management, you will be immersed in courses where you will study these topics and much more: effective risk management planning; quality assurance concepts and principles within the total project quality management framework; and techniques for monitoring and controlling a project.
Courses for the BS in Project Management start online approximately every five weeks. Completion of the CTU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the CTU online application process. You may complete the application process over the phone with an advisor or you may go online. Once you’ve completed the online application, you may hear from an advisor within the following 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
The BS in Project Management degree program consists of 180 credits. You may be eligible for transfer credit, which is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. CTU Fast Track™ exams also offer the opportunity to earn college credit for what you already know, allowing you to complete your degree up to 30% faster.1
1 The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast TrackTM exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.
As you study topics in project management that are always being evaluated and updated to reflect industry-relevant trends, you will experience a curriculum through classroom learning and hands-on experience that aligns to industry standards and helps you work to develop skills that are applicable to the competitive global business environment.
The BS in Project Management degree program at CTU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC). This degree program’s curriculum covers the various knowledge areas, including the PMI Talent Triangle™, specified by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) and A Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition, the industry standard for project management.
What Students Are Saying About Their CTU Experience
CTU made me feel like an important part of their fabric while helping me achieve my degree and challenging me to open my mind.
Martin F., Former Student 2022 Graduate Bachelor of Science in Project Management
At CTU, the instructors have open availability and can share their knowledge in a clear and efficient way.
Phillip F., Former Student 2021 Graduate Bachelor of Science in Project Management
1 Source: www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning/job-growth-report.pdf
**The GAC Accredited Program seal is a mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.