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MBA in Project Management
Master of Business Administration

Expand your career possibilities with an online MBA in Project Management from Capella. This program can provide you with leadership and team-development skills while you master project procurement, solicitation, planning, management, and control. It incorporates concepts and methods used by leading project management professionals and industry associations. Develop your professional expertise for a fast-paced business world, and prepare to drive projects that support organizational success.

The mission of Capella University's MBA specialization in Project Management is to provide learners with a solid understanding of management theories, methodologies, processes, and strategies. It provides learners with the knowledge, skills, and experience to meet business needs and requirements effectively.

Two flexible online learning formats

To meet the needs of your busy life, we offer two 100% competency-based online learning formats—GuidedPath and FlexPathIs FlexPath right for you?

Professional leadership skills

Throughout your program you’ll expand your ability to see the big picture, think strategically, find solutions, and lead teams.

Driven by business data

Learn to shape organizational decisions with analytics and data storytelling—two critical skills developed throughout your program.

Classes start November 4

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • Online
  • FlexPath available
  • 7 Core courses
  • 3 Specialization courses
  • Capstone
  • 45 Total credits (12 max transfer)

With FlexPath, you can earn your MBA in 11 months and under $12,000.*

*Based on the fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost, and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies, and other fees apply.

Capella is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Accreditation and recognitions provide evidence that we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability.

The MBA with a specialization in project management is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).*

See all our accreditations and recognitions.

To meet a PMI-GAC accreditation requirement, student achievement data can be found here.

The GAC Accredited Program seal is a mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.

*The FlexPath option for the project management specializations are not accredited by PMI-GAC.

What can you do with an MBA in Project Management degree?

Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion, or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with an MBA in Project Management.

Job titles to explore

  • Project manager
  • Senior project manager
  • Program manager
  • Consultant

Potential employment settings to explore

  • Insurance carrier
  • College or university
  • Community or technical college
  • Hospital
  • Bank
  • Consulting firm
  • Manufacturing organization
  • Architectural and/or engineering firm

*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.