Master of Business Administration in Project Management

How long is this program?
2 Years, 5-6 semesters
Is this online, in-person or hybrid?
On-Ground, Online
Where will I take my classes?
Gainesville & Online
Which semesters can I start?
Fall & Spring
What type of degree will I get?
MBA
How much is tuition?
See the tuition table below
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Build the skills to lead projects from planning through delivery.

Build the skills to manage projects with competing deadlines, limited resources, and stakeholders with varied needs and expectations. Brenau University’s MBA in Project Management combines applied project coursework with graduate study in business and management. You’ll practice developing plans, coordinating teams, and responding to change. Whether you’re moving from project coordination into leadership or adding management skills to technical experience, you’ll gain methods you can apply to more demanding projects.

Program at a glance

Degree:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Length:
2 years, 5-6 semesters
Total Credits:
33 Credit Hours
Format:
Online & on-ground
Location:
Gainesville & Online

Why study Project Management at Brenau?

  • Build on your work across courses. Develop a project with a team in PM 620, then extend that work in PM 725 as you address more complex planning and management demands.
  • Create a plan for your career. In Project Management Trends and Technology, research changes affecting the profession and use your analysis to develop a Career Preparation Plan.
  • Work toward professional credentials. The course sequence covers project management practices that support study for professional certifications, including those offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Certification requirements are separate from the degree.

Skills you can apply at work

  • Define the work and what it will take. Develop scope, schedule, cost, and risk management plans to give a project a clear starting point.
  • Organize decisions and manage change. Plan for project governance, quality, procurement, and changes as complexity increases.
  • Keep information moving. Develop communication and knowledge management plans to help teams share information and work with stakeholders.
  • Lead accountable teams. Identify team member requirements, establish ground rules, clarify task responsibilities, and encourage engagement in virtual teams.
  • Evaluate new approaches. Explore Agile techniques and assess how emerging technologies, global practices, and economic trends may affect project work.

Your coursework

Your 12-credit Project Management major includes four courses:

  • PM 620: Introduction to Project Management. Collaborate on a team project and apply foundational planning practices. Study how projects are initiated and closed.
  • PM 725: Managing Complex Project. Build on PM 620 with plans for more complex projects and an introduction to related Agile techniques.
  • PM 735: Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders. Apply practices for team organization, task accountability, virtual engagement, and stakeholder collaboration.
  • PM 755: Project Management Trends and Technology. Investigate economic shifts, global practices, and disruptive technologies affecting the profession.

The 33-credit degree includes three credits in Business Communications, 18 in the MBA core, and 12 in the major. Complete BA 507: Business Communications before entering the core. Any required prerequisite study is additional.
The core covers marketing strategy, business law and ethics, financial management and budgeting, managing people, and strategic management. Choose Excellence in Operations or Business Analytics for your remaining core course.

View the course sequence in the Catalog

Put your MBA to work in project management

  • Project management: Lead a defined initiative, coordinate resources, and manage changes during delivery.
  • Project coordination: Maintain schedules and project information, track responsibilities, and support communication.
  • Project management office roles: Support consistent planning, documentation, and governance across projects.
  • Program management: With relevant experience, coordinate related projects and the teams responsible for them.

These are potential career directions. Specific opportunities depend on your experience, industry knowledge, and other qualifications. Program management generally builds on experience leading individual projects.

Meet your lead faculty

Dr. Keith Boyd

Dr. Keith Boyd serves as an assistant professor of management and leadership. Keith holds a Ph.D. in Human Capital Development from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Master of Public Administration, and a Bachelor of General Studies (Business and Urban Society) from the University of New Orleans. He also has a Master of Human Resource Management and a Master of Project Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management.

Learn more about Keith Boyd, PhD, CMQ/OE

Admissions requirements

To apply, you’ll need:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • A GPA of at least 3.0
  • Official college transcripts
  • A resume

Prerequisite coursework

You can satisfy the prerequisite sequence through graduate coursework or qualifying undergraduate courses:

  • Economics: BA 508 Applied Economics for Managers, or both microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • Accounting and finance: BA 514 Overview of Financial Accounting, or both financial accounting and managerial finance

Courses used to meet these requirements must have been completed within the past five years with a grade of B or better. You may use the graduate option for one requirement and the undergraduate option for the other.

Contact Admissions to review your transcripts and determine whether you need prerequisite coursework in addition to the 33-hour MBA.

Estimated Tuition

Tuition Table for MBA in Project Management
ModalityTuition Per Credit HourEstimated Total Tuition
On-ground$896$29,568
Online$575$18,976

* Tuition rate is for the current academic year. Rates are subject to change. See our Tuition and Fees page for specific rates.

Frequently asked questions

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How is an MBA in Project Management different from a specialized project management degree?

Brenau’s MBA combines a 12-credit project management major with a broader business core. You’ll study finance, managing people, marketing, and strategy alongside project methods. A specialized project management master’s may devote more of its curriculum to the field; compare the required courses when choosing a program.

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How does the program support professional certification?

Brenau’s catalog states that the sequence helps prepare students for professional certifications, including those offered by PMI. Earning the MBA does not automatically award PMP certification. PMI sets separate eligibility and examination requirements; confirm how your coursework and experience apply before seeking certification.

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Can I apply without a business degree?

Yes. You may apply with a bachelor’s degree in another field. Your transcript review determines whether you need prerequisites in economics, accounting, and finance. The catalog allows specified graduate courses or approved undergraduate equivalents completed within the last five years with a grade of B or better. Required prerequisites are additional to the 33-credit degree.

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Is project management limited to one industry?

No. The project methods you study apply across industries and organizations. Specific roles may also require sector-specific knowledge or experience.

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Estimated Cost of Attendance

Graduate Business Online Programs

Based on full-time enrollment (6 credits) and a 9-month period of enrollment (Fall & Spring semesters).

Tuition for Active Duty Military personnel, dependents and spouses is discounted. Information regarding Cost of Attendance for military, veterans and family is available on our Military and Veteran Student Admissions page.

Graduate Business On-Ground Programs

Based on full-time enrollment (6 credits) and a 9-month period of enrollment (Fall & Spring semesters).

Tuition for Active Duty Military personnel, dependents and spouses is discounted. Information regarding Cost of Attendance for military, veterans and family is available on our Military and Veteran Student Admissions page.