Master of Business Administration with a Project Management Specialization Online
Learn the information and skills necessary to make successful managerial decisions and influence organizational change. Grow your ability to translate project management strategy into real-world performance improvements that drive efficiency and profitability in your organization.
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Program Overview
Dive into our online MBA in Project Management
$19,387.80
Total Tuition
as few as 12 months
Program Duration
36
Credit Hours
In the online Project Management MBA at SIUE you will strengthen your PM ability to translate program strategy into real-world application while gaining vital skills.
Applying the PMBOK framework and protocols, this in-demand MBA specialization equips you with an understanding of the fundamentals and best practices of project management so you can go beyond data to integrate theoretical concepts with applied models and skills. In this accelerated, online business master’s program, you will study essential topics such as project risk, procurement, quality management and change management. Taught by faculty with active industry experience, this specialization is a natural fit for students interested in taking the Project Management Professional certification exam.
This dynamic project management online program is designed to develop your diagnostic, conceptual, analytic and interpersonal competencies that can be tailored to real business needs. Learn how politics and corporate culture factor into leadership styles, as well as how to ethically manage resources in a global environment. Choose from electives in organizational change and innovation, quality and performance management, or portfolio management.
You can complete your degree in as few as 12 months, with no foundation courses required, regardless of your undergraduate background. MBA core course work strengthens your business foundational skills with advanced applications in decision-making, accounting, information systems and technology, managerial economics, corporate finance, quantitative analysis, marketing, and more. Plus, the curriculum includes a capstone course focusing on strategic management.
In continuously developing and refining the MBA curriculum, we work closely with some of the region’s top business professionals to bring theoretical knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom. Many of those same leaders serve on our advisory board, as do alumni who ensure the course work is relevant, up-to-date and serves the demands of working professionals.
In this project management online MBA program, you will learn to:
- Project management fundamentals including project initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing
- Procurement management including supplier evaluation and contract administration
- Analysis, interpretation and use of information for formulating, communicating and implementing managerial decisions in business organizations
- Risk identification and management processes
- A framework of standard processes based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge
- Managerial and leadership skills in a project management environment, as it relates to interpersonal relationships, organizational influence and ethical decision-making
- Project management fundamentals including project initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing
- Procurement management including supplier evaluation and contract administration
- Analysis, interpretation and use of information for formulating, communicating and implementing managerial decisions in business organizations
- Risk identification and management processes
- A framework of standard processes based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge
- Managerial and leadership skills in a project management environment, as it relates to interpersonal relationships, organizational influence and ethical decision-making
Project management career paths:
- Project Manager
- Project Portfolio Manager
- Project Management Consultant
- Director of Project Management
- Program Manager
- Project Manager
- Project Portfolio Manager
- Project Management Consultant
- Director of Project Management
- Program Manager
The School of Business at SIUE is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and is one of only two percent of business colleges and universities in the world to hold this accreditation for business and accounting. The School has been accredited since 1975. The next AACSB re-accreditation visit is scheduled for 2027.
Tuition
Discover more about our affordable tuition
Tuition for the online MBA in Project Management program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$538.55
Per Credit Hour
$1,615.65
Per 3 Credit-Hour Course
$19,387.80*
Total Tuition
If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].
*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without
notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any
time.
Calendar
Important dates and deadlines you need to know
The MBA with a Project Management Specialization program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
6/11/25
Next Application Deadline
6/28/25
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring II | 3/22/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/18/25 | 3/20/25 | 5/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/23/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/23/25 |
| Summer II | 6/28/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/24/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/9/25 |
| Fall I | 8/23/25 | 8/6/25 | 8/13/25 | 8/19/25 | 8/21/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall II | 10/18/25 | 10/1/25 | 10/8/25 | 10/14/25 | 10/16/25 | 12/12/25 |
Admissions
Requirements for the MBA Project Management online program
Admission to the project management online MBA program is based on a variety of factors including undergraduate grade point average (GPA), professional resume and previous work in other graduate programs.
Register quickly and easily – here’s what you need to know
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
- Minimum GPA of 2.50 in undergraduate coursework and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in any graduate coursework*
- Current resume demonstrating detailed post-bachelor's degree professional work experience
- Personal history information
- All applicants with foreign academic credentials whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate English language proficiency in advance of admission
- Proof of English Proficiency: minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
*Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or lower in undergraduate coursework may be required to submit recent GMAT or GRE scores after initial review of the application.
Admission to the MBA program is selective based on a variety of factors. The program, at its discretion, may request GMAT or GRE test scores, other supporting documents, or interviews that demonstrate the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the MBA degree. At least two years of work experience is recommended for students entering the MBA program.
Applicants should have grades in quantitative courses that indicate a high probability of success in completing the MBA program. A review of quantitative courses will be conducted by the MBA program director.
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at [email protected].
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
Students who were not admitted may appeal. These appeals are handled by the MBA program director. Students seeking an exception are required to provide the program director with evidence supporting the reason such an exception should be granted. The program director's decision regarding the appeal is final.
Students are expected to enter the program with competencies in computer software and statistics.
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
SIUE Office of Graduate and International AdmissionsCampus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Note: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their MBA courses. Students who fall below this minimum will be placed on academic probation and referred to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. If the student is permitted to continue in the program, the conditions for continuance will be put in writing and communicated to the student. In addition, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to receive their degree.
Courses
The degree plan for the online project management master’s program
The MBA with a Project Management Specialization online curriculum is comprised of 36 credit hours, including 24 credit hours of MBA core courses and 12 credit hours of electives.
