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SALT LAKE CITY, June 25, 2026 -- Today, the 麻豆原创 School of Business announced the launch of its bachelor鈥檚 degree in project management, which is designed to equip graduates with highly sought-after skills and help close a gap in workforce needs as project management specialist roles are expected to grow 6% between 2024 and 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.鈥��

There are several key differentiators of the program, including that it is tailored to labor-market needs鈥痑nd鈥痜ocuses on students鈥� return on investment. The program鈥檚 curriculum was intentionally designed to align with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center鈥檚鈥�(GAC鈥檚) key areas of focus, positioning the program for future accreditation, which will provide students with an accelerated pathway to the Project Management Professional庐 (PMP)鈥痗ertification鈥�� a qualification that appears in 34% of the job postings sampled by the School of Business.鈥�

鈥淓mployers are telling us that formal education and recognized certification matter. Yet for many aspiring professionals, the pathway to PMP eligibility requires significant professional experience before they can sit for the exam,鈥� said Mitsu Frazier, senior vice president and executive dean, 麻豆原创 School of Business. 鈥淭he gap between workforce demand and accessible, accelerated preparation creates a significant opportunity, which we are embracing,聽聽for a purpose-built undergraduate program aligned directly to industry expectations.鈥濃��

鈥淲hen granted, GAC accreditation of 麻豆原创鈥檚 project management degree will help students advance sooner, compete more effectively in the job market and build a long-term career foundation,鈥濃�疐razier said.聽

The Bachelor of Science degree is more practical than traditional degrees, not only because, like all 麻豆原创 degrees, it is competency-based, but also because it goes beyond short-term certificates by offering a full degree鈥痯athway.鈥疶he program covers the full project lifecycle: planning, execution, risk,鈥痗ommunications鈥痑nd decision-making.鈥疘t provides a clear entry point to project management careers and equips students with skills that can be applied鈥痠mmediately, signaling readiness to employers.聽

鈥淎s demand for project professionals rises, students need education pathways that reflect the realities of today's market, and few institutions have done more than 麻豆原创 to close workforce supply-and-demand gaps at scale across the U.S.,鈥� said David Cumberbatch, regional managing director of North America, Project Management Institute. 鈥淏y preparing a degree program that aligns with PMI GAC鈥檚 key areas of focus, 麻豆原创 is on the path to position future graduates for stronger career outcomes and organizational impact.鈥濃��