Project Management

Boise State University

Bachelor's of Project Management &

Certificate in Project Management

Learn about predictive, agile, and hybrid processes.

Acquire expertise in project budgeting, scoping, and scheduling.

Develop project management specialization such as business, cyber security, health, or media communications.

Foster expertise through hands-on learning.

Network with industry leaders through professional associations and mentoring programs.

Predictable Course Schedule

Project Management Course Rotation

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The course schedule is designed to be predictable and support students moving through the program at their own pace.

Core Classes to build Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ProjMgt 300:

ProjMgt Fundamentals

Introduction to project management concepts and processes -- e.g., project charter, SMART goals, and planning, and so forth
Learn the role of project management within the broader strategic landscape
Develop confidence to work in a project environment with team members, collaborators, and stakeholders
Requirement also fulfilled by completing COID 264, IPS 440, or SCM 435

ProjMgt 401:

ProjMgt Documentation

Build capacity with software to plan and oversee projects
Effectively document processes including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing a project
Initiate a professional portfolio to document your own project management knowledge, skills, and experience

ProjMgt 450:

ProjMgt Specialization

Advance project management skills in documentation, scheduling, data analysis, and leadership
Apply concepts in the planning, monitoring, and implementation phases of projects
Advance capacities using predictive (waterfall), agile, and hybrid approaches to project management.

ProjMgt 499: Project Management Capstone

(required for major; recommended for certificate)

Assess individual readiness for PMP certification
Research specific industry of interest to best align education and experience with those industry needs
Finalize and present professional portfolio

Internships and Experiential Learning

ProjMgt 451: ProjMgt Practicum

Develop a Project Management Plan using real world projects.

Demonstrate proficiency in introductory professional competencies, such as:

Professional technology skills
Problem solving
Professional content creation and expression
Cooperation and innovation

Evaluate data to make informed decisions for improved professional practices.

Produce written, audio, or visual materials to present information in a professional setting

ProjMgt 485: ProjMgt Experiential Learning

Entering the program with prior experience? We support you getting credit for that experience so you get to the classes you need.

Sign up for the 1-credit IPS 301 class to assemble a portfolio to receive credit for prior learning and apply those credits toward the internship (ProjMgt 493) requirement.

Contact your student success coach and the program director (Todd Norton) for help through the process.

ProjMgt 493 and 493U: ProjMgt Internship

Both the certificate and Bachelor's of Project Management highlight the importance of internship to help transition to a career.

The certificate require three credits of internship and the major requires 12 credits. This reflects the difference anticipated in student interests.
Each person's situation is unique and our intent is to support your career vision. Always feel free to reach out to your Career Coach and/or Todd Norton for support: toddnorton@boisestate.edu.

Professional Opportunities.

Looking for experiential learning opportunities? Please write the program director - Todd Norton: toddnorton@boisestate.edu

We strongly recommend that you join Project Management Institute. The membership cost is very reasonable with specials for students. Membership also comes with a number of benefits such as free or discounted ProjMgt resources and networking opportunities.

Looking for networking opportunities, a mentor, or professional training? The Western Idaho Chapter of PMI offers all of these and more. And the cost to join once you belong to PMI is quite reasonable.

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