Sharon Starcher, D.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Business, Department Chair
Gain expansive knowledge and a practical guide to leadership and management within the field of project management.
The key to this 18-24 month program is a consistent focus on participation, application of theories and concepts, and performance. With our bachelor’s degree emphasis in Project Management, you will complete four courses designed specifically to gain knowledge in project management.
Threaded throughout the major is an ethical employee and leadership perspective. The major is designed to provide a solid background for you to use in seeking responsible employment, promotion, or Project Management certifications (CAPM or PMP).
Program Highlights
- Choose between face-to-face or fully online program options
- Cohort groups meet together one night per week
- Progress through the entire program with a cohort of 12-22 adult students
- Learn from experienced university faculty and assignments that apply to the field of emergency management
- Collaborate with students who come from a variety of life stages and cultural backgrounds
- Dive into innovative course material with practical application for the field (e.g. Business Analysis)
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Program Director: Sharon L. Starcher, DBA
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in Project Management is designed to provide expansive knowledge and a practical guide to leadership and management, within the field of project management. Classes such as management, organizational behavior, marketing, and accounting provide the foundation for advanced classes in project management. The key to this 24 month program is a consistent focus on participation, application of theories and concepts, and performance. With our bachelor's degree emphasis in Project Management, graduates will complete four courses designed specifically for students who want to gain knowledge in project management. Threaded throughout the major is an ethical employee and leadership perspective. The major is designed to provide a solid background for graduates to use in seeking responsible employment, promotion, or Project Management certifications (CAPM or PMP).
Admission Requirements
Application form and fee for the overall program, not unique or specific to any emphasis
- A minimum 2.4 GPA, below 2.4 can submit a petition
- 2 years of post-secondary experience
- 60 transferable baccalaureate-level units
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Business Content Knowledge: the student demonstrates mastery of foundational knowledge in general management, organization development, human resource management, managerial accounting, the legal and ethical influences in business, and marketing. USLO Content Knowledge.
- Critical Thinking: the student evaluates business conditions, identifies problems, and creates solutions within the business context utilizing critical thinking skills. USLO Critical Thinking.
- Faith Integration: the student recognizes Christian ethics and values, and the student integrates his/her faith-based ethics and values as the student formulates decisions that affect the business community and its environment based on the course focus. USLO Moral Reasoning, Service.
- Communication: the student conveys researched ideas clearly through professional written and oral communication that utilizes the current language of the business community. USLO Oral Communication, Written Communication.
- Cultural Awareness: the student applies management practices that demonstrate the student's understanding and respect for organizational culture, for diverse cultures at large, and for the impact to society and the environment. USLO Perspective.
- Reflection and Personal Growth: the student integrates advanced self-awareness and interpersonal effectiveness into supportive service as a professional, a team member, and a leader. USLO Reflection.
Project Management Emphasis
PM1. Research and Analysis: the student demonstrates the ability to analyze project management data and derive accurate meaning and application in the project management context. USLO Information Literacy
PM2. Quantitative Analysis: Students will learn how to properly assess which method of project management should be used in a variety of scenarios, make critical project management decisions based on quantitative and qualitative data focused on risk, understanding and management, KPIs, and more. USLO Quantitative Reasoning
Credit Bearing Grades
Students must earn a C- or higher to receive credit for their business management courses. Exceptions: Students may receive credit for BIB-314 and BIB-451, as well as any other general education or elective course, with a D -.
Program Length:
24 month cohort program
Locations Offered:
North Fresno, Merced, and Visalia campuses, Online
Degree Pathways
Business Administration - Project Management, B.A. (DC) Two Year Pathway
Program Co-requisite Courses (6 units)- ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits 3 or
- ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits 3
or
- ECON 103 - Introduction to Economics Credits: 3
- MATH 250 - Introduction to Statistics Credits 3
Required Courses (33 units)- ACCT 301 - Accounting for Management Credits 3
- BIB 314 - Jesus and the Christian Community Credits 3
- BIB 451 - Biblical Perspectives for Leadership Credits 3
- BUS 430 - Business Information Systems Credits 3
- BUS 431 - Organization Behavior Credits 3
- BUS 434 - Individual in the Organization Credits 3
- BUS 442 - Ethics and Values in Organizations Credits 3
- BUS 475 - Law and the Business Environment Credits 3
- FIN 460 - Business Finance Credits 3
- INTB 370 - International Business Credits 3
- MKT 320 - World of Marketing Credits 3
Emphasis Courses (9 units)- BUS 448 - Introduction to Project Management Credits 3
- PMGT 430 - Applied Project Management Credits 3
- PMGT 432 - PMO Management Credits 3
Capstone Courses (3 units)- PMGT 435A - Business Analysis I Credits 1
- PMGT 435B - Business Analysis II Credits 1
- PMGT 435C - Business Analysis III Credits 1
Electives
- Select business courses offered in any emphasis area to meet the total minimum number of required units.
or
- ACCT 301 - Accounting for Management Credits 3
- BIB 314 - Jesus and the Christian Community Credits 3
- BIB 451 - Biblical Perspectives for Leadership Credits 3
- BUS 430 - Business Information Systems Credits 3
- BUS 431 - Organization Behavior Credits 3
- BUS 434 - Individual in the Organization Credits 3
- BUS 442 - Ethics and Values in Organizations Credits 3
- BUS 475 - Law and the Business Environment Credits 3
- FIN 460 - Business Finance Credits 3
- INTB 370 - International Business Credits 3
- MKT 320 - World of Marketing Credits 3
Emphasis Courses (9 units)- BUS 448 - Introduction to Project Management Credits 3
- PMGT 430 - Applied Project Management Credits 3
- PMGT 432 - PMO Management Credits 3
Capstone Courses (3 units)- PMGT 435A - Business Analysis I Credits 1
- PMGT 435B - Business Analysis II Credits 1
- PMGT 435C - Business Analysis III Credits 1
Electives
- Select business courses offered in any emphasis area to meet the total minimum number of required units.
- PMGT 435A - Business Analysis I Credits 1
- PMGT 435B - Business Analysis II Credits 1
- PMGT 435C - Business Analysis III Credits 1
Electives
- Select business courses offered in any emphasis area to meet the total minimum number of required units.
Possibilities Await
With an ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Education
You already have a lot going on in your life, which is why our degree completion programs are designed to meet you where you are. You'll be surrounded by other students who will support and encourage you, by faculty mentors who are invested in your success, by opportunities to connect what you learn in the classroom to the real world, and by connections to the employers who will help you move forward in your career.
First Steps to Admission
- Submit an application for admission (online)
* Admission applications are free, no discount codes required. - Request official transcripts from previously attended colleges, universities and high schools and send electronically to trans.evaluator@fresno.edu
- GED Transcripts OR any AA, AS, AS-T, AA-T from an accredited College or University as proof of High School graduation
- This includes any military transcripts you may have, along with your military release forms (DD214).​â¶Ä‹
- Complete the FAFSA as early as October 1. (FAFSA Code: 001253)
Enroll in the minimum number of units per semester to qualify for loans. - Schedule an appointment with your Student Financial Services Advisor 559-453-2041 sfs@fresno.edu
Requirements
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University Admission Prerequisites
- Minimum 6 transferable baccalaureate-level units
- Minimum 2.4 GPA
- 2 years post-secondary experience
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Program Admission Prerequisites
- 60 transferable baccalaureate-level units
- Minimum 2.4 GPA
- 2 years post-secondary experience
Transfer Agreements
The following guidelines are used when considering transfer credit:
- Courses completed at a regionally or ABHE, ATS, TRACS, or AARTS accredited institution
- Baccalaureate-level courses
- Grade of C- or better
- Courses are not duplicate to credit already received
- All GE and major courses must be taken for a letter grade, not pass/fail
- No lab is required for Area 5 Physical & Biological Sciences
- Some majors have lower division prerequisites. Select an institution below to see the school's general education and lower division major requirements
*Transfer Agreements are only a tool. Transfer work is not considered official until it has been evaluated by the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Registrar’s Office.
Non-traditional Admission
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Cost & Financial Aid
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Tuition & Financial Aid
* This is an estimate. Costs subject to change. Cost of attendance figures are used for budgeting purposes only and represent an estimate of projected tuition and fees for the coming academic year. Actual tuition rates are approved by the Board of Trustees and may vary.
Types of aid
Financial aid can refer to scholarships, grants and loans, which are available to you from the government, the university or outside sources. Aid types vary depending on the type of student you are.
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Career Opportunities
- Project Manager
- Retail Manager
- Analyst
- Strategist
- Management roles across numerous fields
Career Development Happens Here
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you’re looking for.
- Resume writing classes
- Career assessments, exploration & planning
- Job search and networking opportunities
- and much more