Project Management Undergraduate Degrees and Minor
Project management skills have never been more critical than they are today. Globalization and the automation of work processes are driving the need for project-based planning, and that demand is creating opportunity for well-prepared professionals.
Students in KU’s project management undergraduate programs learn essential skills and strategies in the classroom today and apply them on the job tomorrow.
Project management involves leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects. A project manager’s responsibilities include:
- Creating clear and attainable objectives
- Developing project requirements
- Planning project tasks to meet objectives
- Managing complex, interdependent activities to meet the cost, time, quality, and client satisfaction objectives
- Managing change on the project
- Leading the project team and managing project stakeholders
Bachelor’s degrees
The KU School of Professional Studies offers two undergraduate degree completion programs: the Bachelor of Science in Project Management and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management.
Students can combine the project management foundation with additional areas of interest to tailor their education to their desired career path in areas such as:
- Information technology management
- Construction management
- Health care management
- Advertising and marketing
- Public administration
The bachelor’s degrees provide undergraduate students seeking to enter project management professions the opportunity to learn how theory and practice work together to solve real-world problems in a variety of fields.
Both bachelor’s degrees are offered online.
Undergraduate minor
KU’s minor in project management provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge to properly manage projects, from the very small to those spread over multiple years.
Adding a minor to undergraduate studies allows students to tailor their degree completion program to their academic and career goals.
Interested in exploring a minor? Reach out to your academic advisor.
KU’s project management degree and certificate programs are supported by the Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT).
Career Outlook
Driven by globalization, evolving technology, and rapid automation of work processes, all types of organizations are placing growing emphasis on project-based planning, development, and even operations to gain a competitive advantage.
Because most organization requires project management, these degrees have broad applications across a range of career options.
Between 2021 and 2024, there has been double-digit growth for project management opportunities in marketing management, computer operations, human resource management, sales management, public relations, fundraising management, facilities management, and more.
Leading skills required for project management careers include communication, management, leadership, planning, and problem-solving.
Potential Careers
Project manager
Program manager
Technology project manager
Construction project manager
Business project manager
Project management career data
A snapshot of overall growth and jobs availability in project management–related positions*
Project management career data
*Source: Lightcast. Information shown is not specific to the KU program, and KU students are not guaranteed to achieve these positions or income.
