BS in Project Management


Specialize in Project Management

Meeting the growing industry need for skilled employees capable of leading projects, the newest specialization from IT Management provides graduates with an in-depth understanding of the skills and techniques of effective project management. These skills have universal application, spanning every organization from construction firms to non-profits to tech start-ups. For students wishing to earn a double specialization, Project Management will complement any option, particularly Web and Database Administration and Management, Cybersecurity, and Network Administration. The need for graduates with these skills crosses all types of business including agriculture, construction, finance, retail, government, manufacturing, and not-for-profits.

$48.85
National mean hourly wage for Project Managers/Business Operations Specialists* Last updated May 2022

$53.29
National mean hourly wage for Project Managers in the Computer/IT industry* Last updated May 2022

Washington State
is the 3rd largest employer of Project Management Specialists at an annual mean wage of $113,140* Last updated May 2022

For more employment information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics 

Bachelor's of Science in IT Management Specializing in Project Management

CWU general education and degree requirements must be satisfied.

Program Availability:

2024-2025 Catalog Requirements:

  • ADMG 285: Sustainable Decision Making - 5 credits
  • ADMG 302: Financial Analysis for IT Managers - 4 credits
  • ADMG 371: IT Administrative Management - 4 credits
  • ADMG 372: Leadership & Supervision - 4 credits
  • ADMG 374: Project Management - 5 credits
  • ADMG 385: IT Tools for Professional Communication - 4 credits
  • IT 165: Seeing Through the Data - 4 credits
  • IT 202: Change Ready: Tech Skills for Leaders - 4 credits
  • IT 228: Intro to IT – 4 credits
  • IT 238: Intro to Cyberwarfare - 4 credits
  • IT 248: Digital Systems Fundamentals - 4 credits
  • IT 260: Integrated Computer Applications - 4 credits
  • IT 301: IT Security, Privacy, & Ethics - 4 credits
  • IT 468: Projects in Database - 4 credits
  • RMT 340: Influencing Customer Decisions - 4 credits
  • RMT 366: Customer Relationship Management - 4 credits
  • RMT 379: IT Management Career Planning - 1 credit
  • ADMG/IT 490: Cooperative Education (Internship) – 8 credits

Total Core Credits: 83


Plus the following Project Management Classes:

  • ADMG 474: Executing Project Management I - 4 credits
  • ADMG 475: Executing Project Management II - 4 credits
  • ADMG 476: Managing Project Uncertainty - 4 credits
  • ADMG 477: Project Performance Reporting - 4 credits
  • ADMG 479: Project Management Maturity - 4 credits

Total Specialization Credits: 20

 

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