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MBA in Project Management
Master of Business Administration

Elevate your career potential with an MBA in Project Management from Capella. Our career-focused program offers a solid understanding of the skills you need to lead complex projects, including project procurement, solicitation, planning, management and control. It incorporates concepts and methods used by leading project management professionals and industry associations, covering both the technical expertise and business leadership aspects that can help you succeed in this dynamic profession.

Aligned to today’s industry standards

Today’s business is driven by data – learn to shape organizational decisions with analytics and data storytelling. Our faculty partner with employers and the Capella School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration Advisory Board (SoBTH) to design programs that align to industry standards.

Two flexible online learning formats

We offer two distinct online learning formats – FlexPath and GuidedPath – so you can choose the best fit for your learning needs and schedule. Which learning format is the right fit for you?

Expert support staff

Personalized support for every step of your MBA in Project Management at Capella – you’ll have ready access to enrollment counselors, financial aid advisors, academic coaches, faculty and career coaches.

Classes start August 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 $13,000.

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*

  • Business analyst/project manager
  • Director of operations
  • Director of project management
  • Environmental project manager
  • IT project manager
  • Project management manager
  • Project manager
  • Technical project manager

Potential employment settings to explore*

  • Administrative management and general management consulting services
  • Colleges, universities and professional schools
  • Computer related services
  • Engineering services
  • Professional, scientific and technical services

*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.