MBA in Project Management and Process Improvement
Earn Your MBA in Project Management & Process Improvement: Online, In-Person, or Hybrid
Earn your AACSB-accredited masters degree in Project Management and Process Improvement — designed to fit your life with online, in-person, or hybrid formats. Develop real-world project leadership and process optimization skills under the guidance of industry-expert faculty, and gain the practical experience employers seek to drive strategic initiatives and improve organizational performance.
Application Deadline: August 8
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Why Marilyn Davies College of Business?
Curriculum:
To obtain an MBA degree with a Project Management & Process Improvement specialization, students are required to take 10 core courses in addition to their chosen certificate courses.
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT CERTIFICATE COURSES | ||
| PMPI 6303 | Project Management Overview | 3 |
| PMPI 6311 | Project Life Cycle-Initiating, Planning and Executing | 3 |
| PMPI 6313 | Project Life Cycle-Monitoring, Controlling & Closing | 3 |
| PMPI 6321 | Change Management & Leadership | 3 |
| PMPI 6323 | Process Improvement Tools & Techniques | 3 |
| PMPI 6328 | Process Improvement Applications | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
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Please note that for some MBA candidates, leveling courses may be required
The core courses are included in our Part-Time and Full-Time MBA programs.
| MBA - CORE COURSES | ||
| MBA 6102 | Graduate Colloquium | 1 |
| MBA 6203 | Managerial Accounting and Budgeting | 2 |
| MBA 6204 | Managerial Finance | 2 |
| MBA 6205 | Management of the Supply Chain | 2 |
| MBA 6208 | Marketing Management | 2 |
| MBA 6217 | AI for Business Transformation | 2 |
| MBA 6218 | Business Ethics and law | 2 |
| MBA 6219 | Business Leadership | 2 |
| MBA 6220 | Strategic Management and Capstone | 2 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Complete descriptions of the above courses can be found in our MBA Core Course descriptions .
Please note that for some MBA candidates, leveling courses may be required.
Concentration courses are offered in the evenings, one class every eight weeks, and can be completed in as little as 12 months online, in-person or hybrid.
Application Deadlines:
Additional application requirements can be found on our admissions and requirements page.
Accreditations and Accolades
The Topics Covered in the Project Management and Process Improvement courses include:
- End-to-end project management from initiation to close
- Tools and techniques for every phase of the project life cycle
- Project risk identification and mitigation
- Measuring and managing project performance
- Clear, data-driven project reporting
- Change management for organizational improvement
- Root Cause Analysis for problem solving
- Six Sigma quality improvement methods
- Lean operations and process optimization
Suitable Candidates for the Project Management and Process Improvement Masters Degree:
UHD's concentration in Project Management and Process Improvement is geared towards professionals already involved in project management or those seeking a career change into this exciting and diverse field. Graduates will have the necessary knowledge and core competencies required for major project and process implementations. This program provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills that support a global framework for deploying successful strategic initiatives.
Ready to Advance your Career in Project Management & Process Improvement?
Prepare for leadership roles driving projects, change, and continuous improvement with an AACSB-accredited MBA in project management. Designed for working professionals.
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Contact Us
Address:
320 N. Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-221-8252
Prospective or Inquiring information: mba@uhd.edu
Current Student Advising Information: MDCOBGradAdvising@uhd.edu
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