Avila University’s MBA with a concentration in Project Management is designed for professionals seeking to lead projects, teams, and organizational initiatives effectively. This flexible program combines core business strategy with specialized project management principles to prepare students for leadership roles across industries.
Students develop expertise in project planning, risk management, budgeting, stakeholder communication, and team coordination while strengthening strategic decision-making and leadership skills. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, equipping graduates to manage complex projects from initiation to completion.
This program is ideal for individuals pursuing advancement in project leadership, operations management, or organizational strategy roles.
Program Highlights
- Format designed for working professionals
- 30 total credit hours
- Project management-focused, industry-relevant curriculum
- Experienced faculty with real-world expertise
- Flexible scheduling to balance work and education
Graduates are prepared to lead projects and manage cross-functional teams effectively. Whether you are advancing in your current role or preparing for new opportunities, the MBA in Project Management provides the knowledge and credentials needed to grow professionally.
Accreditation
The School of Business at Avila University has received specialized accreditation for its MBAs in Project Management, Finance, Healthcare Administration, International Business, Management, and Marketing through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of Avila’s MBA program are prepared for leadership roles such as:
- Business Manager
- Operations Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Project Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Consultant
- Executive Leadership Roles
Admissions
What you need to be admitted to the MBA program
Academic Requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Additional Documents
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate or graduate coursework.
- Provisional admission: Applicants with a GPA between 2.50 and 2.74 may be admitted provisionally. Provisional students must achieve a 3.0 GPA or higher on the first nine credits in their program of study to gain full admission.
- Provide official transcripts or an official transcript evaluation for admission into a graduate program.
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:
| Test | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL – iBT) | An overall score of at least 75 iBT |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS – Academic) | An overall score of at least 6.0 with no individual band score below 5.5 |
| Duolingo English Test | An overall score of at least 105 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | An overall score of at least 50 |
| Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) | 605+ |
| International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) | 3.6 |
| Kaplan Test of English | 410 |
| Michigan English Test | 62+ overall with no individual component below 57 |
| Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) | 7 overall with no individual component below 6 |
| Password Skills Plus | 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in the writing band |
Additional accepted English language tests or programs may be considered. Please ensure that any test scores submitted are dated within two years of your application.
For more information on English proficiency requirements, including a list of countries exempt from this requirement, Visit the Language Requirements.
The admissions committee reviews all applications to determine if additional prerequisite courses are necessary based on the applicant’s academic background.
- Statement of finance: Submit a statement of finance demonstrating the ability to cover the cost of attendance for the chosen program with liquid assets.
- Valid visa: Provide a valid visa by the start of the term.
- Valid passport copy: Submit a current passport copy and any additional immigration documentation as directed.
We encourage all prospective students to carefully review these requirements and contact our Admissions team with any questions.
Courses
Review the full list of program courses below.
Core Courses
Concentrations
AC 601: Financial Accounting for Decision Making
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to accounting concepts and procedures for organizational decision-making.
OR
AC 650: Managerial Cost Accounting
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A study of accounting concepts as applied in manufacturing and merchandising firms emphasizing analysis of financial statements and managerial use of cost data for decision-making.
Course objectives:
Use deductive/inductive reasoning to solve business problems (CVP Analysis, Differential Analysis)
Identify, measure, summarize, and analyze financial and tax data (identify and trace cost flows using a job order cost accounting system; break mixed costs into their fixed and variable components for control and planning purposes, variance analysis)
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course has three purposes: 1) understanding and managing individual and group behavior in organizations; 2) stress-management and well-being; and 3) recognition and management of ethical responsibilities of business.
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course integrates learning from the earlier functional course areas as well as MG 698 through a series of simulation-based exercises. Students will sharpen their decision-making by analyzing, formulating, and testing their strategies in a competitive environment. Prerequisite: MG 698.
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The study of microeconomic analysis and models relevant to a broad cross section of decisions within the business firm. This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of Microeconomic Theory to make sound management decisions using both traditional and behavioral economic concepts.
FI 630: Financial Management
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction for managers and entrepreneurs to the fundamentals of the economy, the financial markets, and financial management, including security valuation, The capital budgeting process, capital structure, and working capital management.
OR
FI 635: Financial Analysis & Decision-Making
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A case study course that prepares entrepreneurs and managers with innovating financial management techniques and skills, with emphasis on data analysis and financial decision-making. Spreadsheet skills are recommended.
Course objectives:
Build stronger analytical and communication skills to analyze how real business decisions affect the value of the firm
Learn to make informed corporate investment and financial decisions
Calculate financial ratios and make business forecasts
Study capital budgeting decisions and resource allocation
Manage dividends and repurchases
Learn about the management of the corporate capital structure
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course aims to provide a framework to gain a competitive advantage in a global environment. Topics covered include industry analysis, resource-based view of the firm, business strategy, innovation, diversification, and multinational Strategies.
MK 610: Marketing Management
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction for managers and entrepreneurs to the fundamentals of marketing including product, pricing, promotion, distribution/logistics, segmentation and marketing research with special emphasis on global marketing and ethics
OR
MK 615: Marketing Strategy
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Through case analysis and simulation technology, graduate students learn to analyze opportunities and challenges associated with the development, execution, evaluation, and redirection of marketing efforts in a wide range of organizations. Culminates in a real-world service-learning project. Prerequisite MK 610
Course objectives:
To analyze problems associated with the development, execution, evaluation and redirection of marketing programs, plans and strategies in a wide range of organizations. This analysis will utilize the growing importance and usage of Internet marketing. The main objective of the course is the completion of a marketing plan as a term project
The development of the marketing plan requires the student to have a firm grasp of all the components of the marketing system specifically and the problem-solving process in general
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Contact
Daniel Capp, Student Success Coach & DSO
P: 816.501.3748 / E: daniel.capp