Department Chair
Elzotbek Rustambekov, Ph.D.
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- End-to-end project management concepts and analytical thinking abilities to interpret key metrics
- Software, data, and interpersonal communication skills
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Exam
- Collaborate with a team by creating and executing a business plan for a client
Where You’ll Go:
- Major corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations
- Prestigious graduate programs to further your career preparation
Program Highlights
Today’s dynamic business environment needs more innovative project managers in nearly every field. All projects — regardless of the industry — require planning, directing, resource management, and problem-solving.
As a Team and Project Management major at Â鶹ӰÒô, you’ll learn the tools and techniques of end-to-end project management and develop analytical skills to collect and interpret data. You’ll also hone your communication skills to work with teams and present critical information to clients. Solve realistic problems using case studies and learn how to develop detailed project plans in Microsoft Project for Windows.
During your senior year, you’ll collaborate with a team of students to create and execute a business plan for a major company or nonprofit organization. This real-world experience, along with your professional connections, will set you up for a wide variety of career opportunities.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Organizational Behavior
MGT 302
Project Management I
MGT 462
Project Management II
MGT 486
Management Internship
MGT 391
Power and Influence
MGT 463
Team Building and Conflict Resolution
MGT 476
Where Our Students Go
Our graduates go on to major corporations and prestigious graduate programs, including:
- A&E Network
- Amica Mutual Insurance
- BlackRock
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Fidelity Investments
- PepsiCo
- Â鶹ӰÒô
- Belmont University
- Howard University
- Northeastern University
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Connecticut