University of Dallas Graduate School of Management Project Management 1845 E. Northgate Drive Irving, TX 75062-4736 US   Phone: 972-721-5174 Fax: 972-721-4009   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MBA in Project Management;MBA Degree Completion in Project Management Certificate Graduate Certificate in Project Management On Campus Online   Project management is a dynamic and growing field that can be applied in a variety of businesses wherever a program endeavor is undertaken to achieve a particular goal. According to the Project Management Institute, the certifying organization in the field, project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a broad range of activities in order to meet the requirements of a particular initiative. The five basic processes examined are: initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. The nine knowledge areas students in this concentration will focus on are management expertise in project integration, project scope, project time, project cost, project quality, project human resources, project communications, project risk management, and project procurement. This concentration is designed to prepare professionals from any discipline to successfully manage complex projects across diverse environments. The curriculum builds on the guiding principles provided by the Project Management Institute (PMI) with the assumption that most students will be interested in pursuing the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam upon completion of their graduate studies. The University of Dallas College of Business is a PMI Global Registered Education Provider. The PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) Program is designed to facilitate the ongoing professional development of PMI Members, Project Management Professionals (PMPs), and other project management stakeholders by linking stakeholders and training coordinators with qualified Providers and products. Examples of Registered Education Providers may include PMI Chapters and Specific Interest Groups (SIGs), consultants, schools, corporate training centers, government agencies, professional associations, and any other providers of education related to project management.     Accreditation Information: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School of Management, you must hold a U.S. Bachelor's degree or comparable foreign degree from an accredited college or university.  Pre-Requisite Courses Our students come from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds. To best prepare students for the rigor of our MBA program, each applicant’s academic background is evaluated to ensure he or she has the proper foundational business and management knowledge necessary to successfully complete the 41 credit-hour MBA program. Depending on prior coursework, you may be responsible for up to 12 additional credit-hours in eight areas before beginning your MBA courses.  International Student Requirements Copy of diploma/graduation certificate for degree earned abroad (or Diploma Supplement(s) for Bologna-Compliant Degree holders) Confirmation of Financial Resources Form (F-1 Visa holders only) Bank Statement (F-1 Visa holders only) TOEFL score of at least 79 (IBT), 213 (CBT), or 550 (PBT) with sub-scores equivalent to the following on the IBT: 21 for Reading, Writing and Speaking; 17 for listening.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience The Graduate School of Management’s students are primarily working professionals, with an average of seven to ten years of working experience (one to five for international students).  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 387  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1366  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $561  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $10980  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: More than 5 Years  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Trimester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic