MBA-PRJMBA - Project Management

Management Master of Business Administration

Formal Title

Project Management

Degree Type

Master of Business Administration

Overview

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management at Lasell University is designed to supplement the core business curriculum with a collection of courses that are essential to a leadership role in project management. Learn what it takes to manage projects from start to finish by developing project plans, evaluating performance, effective communication, managing the budget, and assembling the right team. This program will prepare graduates to pursue a successful career in project management within any industry.

What you will learn:

How to continually evolve, innovate and implement new business strategies, ideas and practices
Plan and apply critical skills that ensure projects are on time, on budget and meet business goals
Use agile approaches, collaborate with multiple teams, thrive on change and rapid responses in a global and virtual environment
Apply the latest principles, tools and technology to enhance project management accuracy and efficiency
Manage and risks as it relates to the project environment

Advance your career

Take advantage of a wide range of career services and a large community of Lasell Alumni to expand your network and advance your career. "Through 2027, Project management-oriented labor force in seven project-oriented sectors is expected to grow by 33%, or nearly 22 million jobs," according to the Project Management Institute. Reach new strides in your career by earning an MBA with a concentration in Project Management. Your graduate degree will give you the qualifications to fill this demand for roles such as:

Project Analyst
Project Manager
Executive Managers
General Manager
Operations Manager
Director of Operations
Executive Officer

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Learning Outcomes

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Goal 1: Organizational Understanding

Objective

Upon completion of the core requirements of the MBA curriculum, students will be able to: describe organizations and their cultures; demonstrate how organizations work and how they fit into and interact with a broader complex of economic, market, political, socio-cultural and technological environments; apply various theories of effective management practices and explain the impact on individual and organizational performance

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Goal 2: Strategic Management

Objective

Upon completion of the major program of study in Management, students will be able to: develop management strategies that support organizational goals and are responsive to internal, external, and global changes; develop ethical decision-making abilities that support employment practices, policies, procedures, and integrity within an organization; apply analytical, technical, and research skills to assess and measure the effectiveness of management goals and performance within an organization; demonstrate they have gained breadth and depth of understanding of key organizational management concepts and theories and leadership models and applications.

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Goal 3: Managerial Self-Development

Objective

Upon completion of the major program of study in Management, students will be able to: assess their own approaches and commitment to learning and their obligation to personal and professional growth; demonstrate an ability to motivate individuals and teams toward organizational goals through the application of leadership practices.

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Goal 4: Communication

Objective

Upon completion of the major program of study in Management, students will be able to: effectively use communication skills to convey management policies and practices throughout an organization; exhibit poise and confidence in verbal and written communication demonstrating strong higher-order critical thinking and analysis.

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Goal 5: Diversity and Global Awareness

Objective

Upon completion of the major program of study in Management, students will be able to: develop management practices that foster an appreciation for multiple cultures, ethnicities, and other diverse populations; understand how technology links nations and individuals, as well as how it enables the global economy; understand the interconnectedness of the global economy; analyze how the global economy impacts political decision-making - including the formal and informal pacts nations enter into; analyze the social, environmental, and micro-economic impacts of global decisions made by both national and international (e.g. the UN, the IMF) organizations; understand how cultural differences (e.g. beliefs, traditions, religions) impact personal and national participation at the global level; understand the impact of ideology and culture on national decisions about access to and use of technology; participate in the global society through interactions with persons in another country or culture.