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: January 7
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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 concentration courses.
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT CONCENTRATION COURSES | ||
| MBA 6381 | Project Management Overview | 3 |
| MBA 6382 | Project Life Cycle-Initiating, Planning and Executing | 3 |
| MBA 6383 | Project Life Cycle-Monitoring, Controlling & Closing | 3 |
| MBA 6384 | Change Management & Leadership | 3 |
| MBA 6385 | Process Improvement Tools & Techniques | 3 |
| MBA 6386 | Process Improvement Applications | 3 |
| MBA 6102 | Graduate Colloquium (required for all concentrations) | 1 |
| Total Hours | 19 |
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Please note that for some MBA candidates, leveling courses may be required
The core courses are included in our Soft Start and Traditional MBA programs.
| MBA - CORE COURSES | ||
| MBA 6213 | Management of Organizational Behavior | 2 |
| MBA 6211 | Managerial Decision Making | 2 |
| MBA 6203 | Managerial Accounting and Budgeting | 2 |
| MBA 6208 | Marketing Management | 2 |
| MBA 6204 | Managerial Finance | 2 |
| MBA 6205 | Management of the Supply Chain | 2 |
| MBA 6207 | Management of Information Flows | 2 |
| MBA 6212 | Managerial Economics | 2 |
| MBA 6202 | Strategic Management | 2 |
| MBA 6216 | Capstone | 2 |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
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. GMAT/GRE waivers available.
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
Additional MBA Concentration Options
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