Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Project Management

Saint Leo University - St. Leo Campus

USA,Florida

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 12,060/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Florida

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1889

Total Students: 14,190 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

33701 County Road 52, St Leo, FL 33574, United States

Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Project Management

Program Overview

Corporations across the globe in industries such as telecommunications, construction, information technology, entertainment, healthcare, and defense are becoming increasingly project-based and project-team oriented. An MBA with a concentration in Project Management provides students with the skills necessary to lead complex projects for mid to large-size corporations. The program focuses on best practices for selecting, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing projects. Students engage in the practical application of project management principles through team exercises and the use of current industry software.

Job creation in the project management field is very positive with growth rates being the highest in the healthcare industry. Project management roles are expected to increase by 30 percent in the healthcare industry (Hanover Report, 2013). Nationally, project management roles are expected to grow at a faster rate than the national average for all occupations (Hanover Report, 2013). The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the job-growth rate will exceed 19 percent. The Hanover Report also estimated that the job growth rate for project managers and management analyst to exceed 29 percent (Hanover Report, 2013). The projected job growth rates of 19 percent and 29 percent represent a substantial increase and fully support the approval of the program. Lastly, the Hanover Report’s (2013) salary profile indicates that the average salaries of project managers range from $88,000 in Florida to $101,000 in Georgia with a national average of $92,000.