Bachelor of Science in Project Management

Program Description/Overview

This program prepares individuals to apply quantitative and qualitative knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to manage projects in a wide range of fields and occupations. The program will utilize a practical approach centered on key knowledge areas defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), the industry standard for project management. 

The curriculum includes instruction in project planning, scheduling, risk and cost management, procurement management, performance and quality assurance, finance, accounting, statistics, project management leadership and decision making. The program has two experiential courses, Project Management Capstone, and Project Management Practicum, where students work with real life clients and on real life projects.

This program consists of 48 units of lower division general education courses, 12 units of lower division pre-requisite business management related courses, and 60 units of upper division program courses.

Emphasis/Concentration/Tracks

Fast Track Program

In the Fast Track program, upper division undergraduate students will begin completing courses in the graduate curriculum. Students are able to take up to three (9 units) of MBA bridge courses as part of their bachelor program. If students complete the bridge courses with a B or above grade, they can transfer these courses into their graduate program if they enroll in the graduate program at Alliant International University.

The following Fast Tracks are available for this program:

1. MBA

Program Learning Outcomes/Goals

1. Demonstrate an understanding of principles in project management (A)
2. Apply business knowledge and critical thinking skills in the context of project management (I)
3. Project a positive, pro-active and non-judgmental attitude towards diverse cultural and international identities in interpersonal and professional interactions (M)
4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, technological skills and research skills (P)
5. Apply project management knowledge and skills by creating project management plans using appropriate techniques and tools per the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close (A)
6. Make ethical and socially responsible decisions in business scenarios (C)
7. Demonstrate skills to work well in international and multicultural teams (T)

Training Model

The University is dedicated to providing access to an undergraduate program of the highest quality and relevance. This program offers students the opportunity to become members of a cadre of professionals who can successfully lead local and global corporations. Our courses are designed to provide an integrated and well-balanced theoretical- and practical-oriented approach to the study of project management. Students are encouraged to develop a strong intellectual, practical and multicultural expertise during their study. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on professional development and practical application of project management through capstone and internship experience.

Internship, Practicum, and/or Dissertation Information

Students are required to participate in the internship series as part of their experiential learning within the program. The internship is designed to develop professional practice related skills in student’s program expertise through a variety of work experiences which could involve independently conducted professional projects or an internship. This is designed to provide students with in-depth, supervised practical learning experiences. The internship option is available to international students after one (1) academic year in the program. As a result, international students planning to take internship courses should contact the International Students Office for details and specialized requirements.

Credit Units

Total Credit Units: 120

Total Core Credit Units: 114*

Total Elective Credit Units: 6*

Total Concentration Credit Units: N/A

*Students can take up to 9 units of master’s level courses (fast track courses) as part of the program. Fast track courses that are completed with B or above can be transferred into the master’s program, should the student decide to continue their graduate education at Alliant. Students who choose not to complete Fast Track can take business elective courses instead unless otherwise indicated in the curriculum plan.

Prerequisite Courses

The courses below are prerequisites for the major:

• BUS20100 - Business Mathematics (3 units)
• BUS20150 - Introduction to Business (3 units)
• BUS20200 - Introduction to Business Communications (3 units)
• BUS20300 - Business Law (3 units)

Emphasis/Concentration/Track Requirements

Elective Requirements

Students can choose business elective courses from the list below based on their fast track preferences. Your academic advisor will guide you in this process.

• ACT40200 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3 units)  
• FIN40600 - Advanced Financial Accounting (3 units)  
• IST40300 - Database Management Systems (3 units)  
• IST40450 - Data Analytics (3 units)  
• MKT40250 - Digital Marketing (3 units)  
• MKT40350 - Social Media and Mobile Marketing (3 units)  
• HMG40100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management (3 units)  
• HMG40200 - Hotel Operations and Management (3 units)  
• BUS49030 - Applied Practice I (1.5 units)  
• BUS49040 - Applied Practice II (1.5 units)  

Curriculum Plan