MBA – Project Management

MBA ? Project Management

Graduate students who plan to pursue a career in business administration must develop the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities to become effective managers. Increasingly, organizations are developing new products and services using formalized project management. The specialized methods, tools, and techniques of project management have evolved into new organizational designs, such as the projectized organization. Project managers focus on communications, teamwork, planning, implementation, quality control and assurance, risk management, and earned value management. The Salem Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Project Management provides graduates with the strong foundation in business management they need, complemented by in-depth courses tailored to address the needs of project-driven organizations in the private and public sectors.

Graduates Will Demonstrate Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

? Ability to integrate skills, concepts, and strategies for effective business leadership and management.

? Mastery of business vocabulary for effective communication in a global economy.

? Mastery of the components of the essential elements of change management.

? Competencies in finance, statistics, logistics, supply chain, and risk and project management for success in a global economy.

? Ability to apply knowledge, skills, and abilities in solving technical business problems.

Examples of Career Paths

? Project Manager ? Prepare and implement detailed project plans for developing new products or services.

? Risk Manager ? Analyze and plan responses to known and potential risks.

? Quality Assurance Manager ? Ensure the technical accuracy and customer acceptance for use of a team's work products.

? Computer and Information Systems Manager ? Plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in organizations, helping determine and meet technology goals.

? Program Manager ? Coordinate a portfolio of projects that may be independent or interdependent, concurrent or serial.

? General Manager ? Oversee all aspects of business management.

Living & Studying in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Salem offers an additional course location in the Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan area. Known as "Indy" by residents and friends, the city truly is in the "heartland" of America. It is highly diverse with a population of about 860,000 (US Census Bureau, ). It is the capital of Indiana and a center of medicine, education, and business. It is home to the world-famous Indy 500, the NFL, and NBA. (For visitor info, see: .) Parks, recreation, museums, the arts, and fine cuisine are plentiful. Local transportation is provided by bus, taxis, and autos.

If you want to visit a larger city, Chicago is 266km or less than 3 hours by car. It has about 2.8 million residents and many world-famous events, museums, restaurants, sports teams, and pizza! It is the 3RD largest city in the USA. Nashville, Tennessee, "Music City" USA is 400km away, just a short commuter flight or a 5-hour drive. New York is 1,000km; Miami is 1600km, and Los Angeles is 2,900km. Indy's international airport is conveniently located and offers connections throughout the world.

Flexible Scheduling & Delivery

Courses are scheduled monthly and typically are four weeks' duration. Blended education is used that requires minimum residency in terms of attending classes in person. These residencies include a proctored final exam for all courses and seminars as scheduled by the instructor. Distance Education methods are employed for the majority of instructional hours.

Download Salem's online catalog at salemu.edu or call +1.800.283.4562.

Founded in 1888 as Salem Academy, today Salem University has been serving the needs of West Virginia, the Nation, and the World for over 125 years. Our Mission is to "prepare global citizens with broad knowledge, marketable professional skills, and the ability to make decisions with integrity and an international perspective."

The Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management curriculum has been designed by the faculty of Salem University to meet the needs of individuals seeking to earn an MBA to advance in their careers as well as individuals just beginning their careers. The curriculum has depth and breadth comparable to similar other accredited programs throughout the nation.

Core Courses ? The Breadth of the Curriculum

Accreditation & Approvals

ACC515 BUS500 BUS554 BUS600 BUS698 BUS699

Accounting for Managers Applied Business Statistics Business Law Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Ethics Directed Readings and Research Enterprise Strategic Planning & Change Management

ECO570 Managerial Economics FIN560 Financial Management

MKT530 Marketing Management

Specialization Courses ? In-Depth Concentration

BUS620 BUS621 BUS633

Foundations of Project Management Project Performance & Measurement Project Management & Budgeting

Successful Project and Business Managers

? Lead Teams and Manage Advanced Projects ? Understand Competing Needs and Constraints ? Make Hard Decisions with Integrity and a Global Perspective ? Solve Complex Business Problems ? Improve Communications and Teamwork ? Maximize Value for All Stakeholders

Since March 26, 1963, Salem University has been accredited regionally by The Higher Learning Commission. HLC may be contacted by telephone at +1.800.621.7440 or via .

In November 2017 the School of Business was awarded initial accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP is internationally recognized for its accreditation leadership. It can be contacted via +1.913.339.9356 or .

Salem is authorized by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission which can be contacted via +1.304.558.2101 or wvhepc.edu; and the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education at +1.317.232.1033 or bpe.

Salem is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA makes it easier for students to take online courses from accredited institutions across the nation. NC-SARA may be contacted via telephone +1.303.848.3275 or .

MBA Specializations Offered by Salem University

Salem is a member of the Council for Higher Educational Accreditation, an association of over 3,000 institutions that is a national advocate for promoting academic quality through accreditation. CHEA can be contacted via +1.202.955.6126 or .

? Accounting ? Engineering Management ? Finance ? Health Care Management ? International Management ? Information Technology Management

? Management ? Project Management ? Public Administration ? Retail Management ? Sales Management ? Sports and Recreation Management

Contact Admissions Today! (304)326-1109

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