Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Project Management Minor
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Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Project Management Minor
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Program Overview
Discover our 100% online project management degree
Prepare for plentiful career opportunities with this Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Project Management Minor online program. Courses are 100% online and designed to promote critical and creative thinking within your chosen field of project management. You will work closely with an academic advisor to ensure your work history and previous college experience count toward your UMPI online degree. Completion of this program fulfills your educational requirements to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam.
Prepare for roles in project management and increase your earning potential with this accredited YourPace online program. This flexible, affordable program can help you qualify for positions that require an understanding of the forces that drive organizations to evolve and operate more effectively. You will learn the foundational skills needed to have an immediate impact on projects, the proper methods for monitoring and controlling risk, and how to utilize Six Sigma methodology to manage operations. Coursework is 100% online and includes the opportunity to apply DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) steps to a real organization in a service-learning project.
What Is Competency-Based Education?
Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:
- Prove your knowledge, move ahead—the faster you advance, the more you save
- Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
- With no weekly deadlines, you control the speed of completion
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
As a graduate of this online project management program, you will be able to:
- Utilize Microsoft Project software
- Develop, manage, and lead projects
- Provide effective project execution, governance, and control processes to ensure projects remain on time, within scope, and on budget
- Communicate effectively and problem-solve in order to manage risk, minimize cost, control scope, and incorporate valuable insights into the planning and management process of projects
- Utilize Microsoft Project software
- Develop, manage, and lead projects
- Provide effective project execution, governance, and control processes to ensure projects remain on time, within scope, and on budget
- Communicate effectively and problem-solve in order to manage risk, minimize cost, control scope, and incorporate valuable insights into the planning and management process of projects
As a graduate of this online project management program, you will be able to:
- Utilize Microsoft Project software
- Develop, manage, and lead projects
- Provide effective project execution, governance, and control processes to ensure projects remain on time, within scope, and on budget
- Communicate effectively and problem-solve in order to manage risk, minimize cost, control scope, and incorporate valuable insights into the planning and management process of projects
- Utilize Microsoft Project software
- Develop, manage, and lead projects
- Provide effective project execution, governance, and control processes to ensure projects remain on time, within scope, and on budget
- Communicate effectively and problem-solve in order to manage risk, minimize cost, control scope, and incorporate valuable insights into the planning and management process of projects
Project management career opportunities include:
- Project Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
- IT Project Manager
- Project Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
- IT Project Manager
UMPI is one of only 91 institutions nationwide to participate in the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN).
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Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
Our BLS – Project Management Minor online program offers highly affordable tuition with a flat rate regardless of how many courses you complete each session, with no hidden fees or extra textbook costs. The faster you finish, the more you save!
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Dates you need to know
There are six opportunities throughout the year to begin the BLS – Project Management Minor YourPace online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/13/23 | 2/21/23 | 2/23/23 | 3/7/23 | 3/8/23 | 5/5/23 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/8/23 | 4/19/23 | 4/20/23 | 5/2/23 | 5/3/23 | 6/30/23 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/3/23 | 6/14/23 | 6/15/23 | 6/27/23 | 6/28/23 | 8/25/23 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 1 | 8/28/23 | 8/8/23 | 8/10/23 | 8/22/23 | 8/24/23 | 10/20/23 | 7 weeks |
| Fall 2 | 10/23/23 | 10/3/23 | 10/5/23 | 10/17/23 | 10/19/23 | 12/15/23 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/11/24 | 2/20/24 | 2/22/24 | 3/5/24 | 3/7/24 | 5/3/24 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/6/24 | 4/16/24 | 4/18/24 | 4/30/24 | 5/2/24 | 6/28/24 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/1/24 | 6/11/24 | 6/13/24 | 6/25/24 | 6/27/24 | 8/23/24 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Requirements for this online project management program
We’ve made the admission process simple and streamlined so it’s easier for you to get started. Those interested in earning their BLS – Project Management Minor should have the equivalent of a high school diploma and possess some prior college credit and/or work experience.
Admission Requirements:
- No Application Fee
- Minimum 1.75 GPA
Admissions Requirements and Guidelines for Undergraduate Programs
- Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application.
- High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HiSet, GED)
- Minimum cumulative college of GPA 1.75 from most recently attended institution
- Submission of all official transcripts:Transcripts are only considered official if they are sent directly to UMPI from the granting institution or their electronic ordering service. Student-submitted transcripts are not accepted.
- College credits with a cumulative GPA of less than a 1.75 must also submit a resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent). An interview may be required.
- Students who do not have any college credits must submit the following:
- Provide high school transcript, high school equivalency test (HiSet), or GED
- A resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent)
Instructions for international students:
- Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application
- International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES- or AICE-endorsed agency and sent from the agency directly to UMPI; evaluations often take a few weeks to process and must be received by the appropriate document deadline
- International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting a TOEFL (71 IBT / 197 CBT / 530 PBT minimums) or IELTS (6.0 minimum) score. Students can obtain a waiver for this requirement if they come from an English-speaking country or have successfully completed a credit-bearing, college-level written/spoken English course (ESL courses do not fulfill this requirement). Documentation of English proficiency must be received by the appropriate document deadline.
**Student under 20 years of age do not meet the requirements for the YourPace programs. We do offer other programs that may meet your needs. If you would like more information about our traditional programs, please visit https://www.umpi.edu/academics/. You can also reach out to the Admissions Office at [email protected] or by calling 207.768.9532.
Submit documents electronically to: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Application Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
Fax: 207-581-5456
Courses
A look at the online Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Project Management curriculum
To earn your BLS – Project Management Minor, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 18 credit hours of Project Management Minor core courses, and 62 credit hours of electives.
*Time to completion varies by student and is based on several factors including prior college coursework, relevant work experience, amount of time dedicated to studying, and the number of courses completed each session.
