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Master of Business Administration (Project Management), M.B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration
, NH,
Meet the growing demand for project leaders with the Master of Business Administration (Project Management) from Southern New Hampshire University. Become proficient in the latest technology used by Fortune 500 companies as well as small- to mid-size businesses. Learn what it takes to plan, monitor, measure and adapt a project from start to finish. 

About

Master of Business Administration (Project Management) from Southern New Hampshire University, which is taught during the day on our campus in Manchester, is one of the most affordable MBAs in the nation and can be completed in just over a year. The coursework introduces you to an increasingly popular profession as more companies move to project team-based business models. Particularly helpful for professionals in industries such as construction, IT development, manufacturing and consulting, the Project Management MBA provides a foundation for a successful career in this growing field.

Whether earning a degree to continue your education or to enhance your professional credentials, completing an MBA in Project Management from SNHU will give you the foundation you need to capitalize on the growing demand in the market for qualified, proven project managers. Taught by professors with many years of business experience, the MBA in Project Management program combines theory with practical application, so you leave with a set of tools that compliment today's tech-intensive workplace.

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. 

Career Outlook

Employees with a master's degree earn 18% more on average than those with only a bachelor's degree, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. They are also significantly less likely to be unemployed.

An MBA in Project Management degree will help you compete for the growing number of project management positions in a variety of industries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, information technology project managers and construction project managers are expected to grow faster than average employment growth. Management, scientific and technical consulting services is projected to be the fastest growing industry over the next decade.

The strong foundation of SNHU's MBA prepares you to apply your project management skills to the industry of your choice and provides you the professional flexibility to move across industries. While the list of industries in need of professionals with a graduate degree in project management varies, the types of job titles you might expect to find include:

  • Program or project manager
  • Project leader
  • Project quality manager
  • Project risk manager
  • Project scheduler
  • Project planner
  • Project cost estimator

Programme Structure

The project management classes that make up the MBA Project Management program focus on how to lead a project from start to finish. From defining the scope of the project and developing a timeline to identifying costs and resources, you'll learn about the processes and strategies for successfully hitting the goals of any big project.

Courses:

  • Project Management
  • Seminar in Project Management

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
    • Duration description

      12-18 months

  • Languages
    • English
    Schedule IELTS
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    71

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

    Schedule IELTS

  • Minimum required score:

    54

    PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

SNHU requires an undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 (or equivalent) for admission.

Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our three 16-week graduate terms. You can apply at any time and get a decision within two weeks of submitting all required materials. 

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    627 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 627 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.

  • National Applies to you

    627 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 627 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

Living costs for Manchester

  • 990 - 1790 USD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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