Major code BS7278*

Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Engineering Technology and Management
125 Stocker Center
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1455
www.ohio.edu/engineering/engineering-tech

Yuqiu You, contact person
youy@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Project Management major is a two-year bachelor’s degree completion program in the Department of Engineering Technology and Management. This online program is for individuals with a completed associate degree leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Project Management from the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, a minor in Business from the College of Business at Ohio University, and a Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Methods. This Project Management bachelor degree completion program is focused on enabling students to be able to develop comprehensive project management plans and documentation, control projects, and lead change in an organization. It is expected that students will also be able to execute projects related to improving an organization’s operations to be efficient and effective in meeting company and customer requirements. Students will also learn about Agile project management approaches and which project management tools to use in specific situations.

Students who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Project Management prior to earning an associate degree are encouraged to reach out to the program director to seek an advising session for a personalized degree plan.

Ohio University also offers an online graduate program in project management for people who have completed a four-year accredited degree. Information on that program can be found at  www.ohio.edu/engineering/engineering-tech/academics/project-management .

*This program was previously BS7476 which awarded the Bachelor of Science in Project Management degree. Pending Board of Trustees approval (anticipated June 2024), the new program code will be BS7278 and will award the Bachelor of Science degree effective the 2024-25 catalog year.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

The student must have completed an associate degree. The program follows Ohio University Transfer credit policy: www.ohio.edu/admissions/transfer-credits .

Change of Program Policy

The student must have completed an associate degree. Students must have a GPA greater than 2.0 for all courses at Ohio University, for all courses in Russ College, and for all courses in the project management major. Students who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Project Management prior to earning an associate degree are encouraged to reach out to the program director to seek an advising session for a personalized degree plan.

External Transfer Admission

University admission requirements and the student must have completed an associate degree. The program follows Ohio University Transfer credit policy: www.ohio.edu/admissions/transfer-credits . Students who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Project Management prior to earning an associate degree are encouraged to reach out to the program director to seek an advising session for a personalized degree plan.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

This program will provide opportunities for field advancement to a wide range of alumni who hold a diverse range of associate degrees. Here is a sampling of job titles that students who graduate from this program may pursue: Project Supervisor, Project Manager, Buyer, Maintenance Manager, Operations Supervisor, Operations Manager, Logistics Supervisor/ Manager, Quality Supervisor/ Manager, Lean Supervisor/Manager, Production Supervisor/Manager and others.

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