Project Management Major
Every organization—from Fortune 500 companies to startups, hospitals, government agencies, nonprofits and sports organizations—relies on project managers to turn ideas into reality. In this program, you'll develop the leadership, business and technology skills to manage projects from concept to completion while preparing for a fast-growing career.
Why Study Project Management at TU?
Every product launch, new hospital wing, software implementation, marketing campaign, construction project and major business initiative starts with one question: Who's going to make sure this gets done successfully? The answer is the project manager.
Project managers bring together people, budgets, technology and timelines to deliver results. If you enjoy organizing, solving problems, leading teams and making an impact, a major in project management offers lucrative opportunities across nearly every industry.
What You'll Learn
Students who major in project management will learn from faculty who combine academic knowledge with practical business experience. You'll graduate with hands-on experience in:
- Planning and leading projects
- Managing budgets, schedules and resources
- Working with traditional project management methods
- Using industry software including Microsoft Project and Oracle ERP
- Leading cross-functional teams
- Managing business processes and organizational change
- Presenting recommendations to executives and stakeholders
- Solving real business problems using data
Program Highlights
INDUSTRY-ALIGNED CURRICULUM
The B.S. in project management incorporates the Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge, which helps prepare graduates to become a Certified Associate in Project Management. You'll also have the opportunity to obtain the industry-endorsed Student Certificate in Project Management (SCiPM).
LEARN THE TOOLS EMPLOYERS USE
Technology-infused courses offer detailed exposure to industry-standard software including Microsoft Project, Process modeling software and Oracle e-Business Suite.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE AND CAREER-READY SKILLS
Take your classroom knowledge and apply it with internships and real-world projects that allow you to graduate with hands-on professional experience. Graduate prepared to manage projects in nearly any industry.
Careers in Project Management
Project management skills are valuable in virtually every industry, including healthcare, technology, nonprofits, sports and entertainment, government, manufacturing, marketing, consulting and many more. Explore some of the career path opportunities available to project management majors below.
| Career PATH | What You'll Do | Avg. annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager | Lead projects from planning through completion |
$110,740 |
| Business Analyst | Improve business processes and solve organizational problems | $113,770 |
| Operations Manager | Improve efficiency across organizations | $134,940 |
| IT Project Manager | Manage software and technology implementations | $110,740 |
| Construction Project Manager | Coordinate large building projects | $124,260 |
| Healthcare Project Manager | Improve healthcare systems and operations | $140,970 |
| Management Consultant | Help organizations solve strategic challenges | $113,790 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2025)
Admission Requirements
Project Management is a screened major. Students are admitted to the major only after successfully completing a set of required courses with a C or higher in each of those courses and an overall TU GPA of 2.0 or higher. See all admission requirements.
Degree candidates intending to major in Project Management are designated as pre-majors until their admission into the major. Students are required to meet each term with their assigned faculty advisor to evaluate their progress toward completing the requirements for admission to the major and the degree.
Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions
View degree requirements and course descriptions for the business administration major with a project management concentration in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Plan of Study
See the suggested four-year plan of study for the current catalog year.