Build me a customized:
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Build me a customized:
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Build me a customized:
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Project Management

Add a career-focused Project Management degree graduates can take into any industry

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), employers will need to fill an average of 2.3 million new project-oriented roles each year through 20301, and yet project management education is rare at the undergraduate level.

Rize’s Project Management program is designed in collaboration with academic experts from Duke University, Stanford University, and Georgetown University as well as industry experts from several Fortune 500 companies to fully equip students with the skills vital to project management to supplement their liberal arts education. Students who complete this program will be eligible to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam and receive this globally recognized certification from the PMI.

2.3 million
Project Managers needed each year through 20301
13%
increase in Project Management completions last year2
24%
of US institutions with programs in Project Management are powered by Rize2
Courses and curriculum

Project Management course descriptions

You can launch this Project Management program by adding 4 Rize courses to your existing catalog, enabling you to market a Project Management degree to prospective students in as little as one semester. Expand below to read the course descriptions.

PROJM I - Project Management Fundamentals

Project Management is about executing ideas on time, in budget, and adapting to challenges along the way. All modern business professionals need to understand it. This course, which culminates in a final project, gives you the foundational tools to do that: Waterfall and Agile methodologies, the project management lifecycle, precise goal-setting, professional progress trackers, stakeholder engagement, and project analysis.

PROJM II - Career Navigation and Exploration in Project Management

This course will help you find a job related to Business and Project Management upon graduation. Not just any job; one that meets your personal and financial needs and makes you excited about the future. In this course, you’ll explore career paths, potential salary outcomes, and different roles. Then, you’ll pick target jobs and opportunities that are the best fit for you, and make a clear plan of action toward securing them.

PROJM III - Predictive Project Planning

Most projects fail at the planning stage. This course teaches you to create plans that keep projects on track from day one. Define project scopes that adapt to change, develop timelines with Gantt charts and critical path analyses, and create budgets that succeed under pressure. Using project-based coursework, you’ll learn to develop plans that are both ambitious and achievable, mastering the skills to optimize resources and deliver results that matter.

PROJM IV - Managing Risk and Uncertainty

Imagine skydiving without a parachute—that’s what it’s like to run a project without a risk management plan. This course teaches you to see the storm coming and prepare, turning looming disasters into manageable challenges. You'll learn to cut through the noise, create clear action plans, and keep control even when the pressure is on. Be the manager who’s ready for anything, who stays calm, steady, and ahead of the game when things get tough.

PROJM V - Project Execution, Monitoring and Control

You’ve mapped out the perfect project plan, but things are slipping. What now? This course dives into the real challenges of project execution—where theory meets chaos. Learn to track KPIs to catch issues before they spiral, handle conflicts head-on, and pivot with confidence when things shift. Master the art of data storytelling to make your progress clear, wrap up projects seamlessly, and create impact that reverberates across the business.

PROJM VI - Agile Frameworks and Methodologies

When change outpaces planning and requirements keep shifting, traditional project management falls short. That’s where Agile comes in—designed to thrive in uncertainty and deliver value in fast-paced environments. Here, adaptability beats predictability, and customer satisfaction takes priority over rigid plans. In this course, you’ll learn to pivot with purpose, keep your team aligned, and impress stakeholders, even when the ground is constantly shifting.

PROJM VII -  Full-Cycle Project Management

In this capstone course, you’ll step into the real role of a project manager, leading a complex project from start to finish and showcasing everything you've mastered. By semester’s end, you'll not only have a standout portfolio piece to impress future employers but also sit for the CAPM exam—demonstrating your skills, knowledge, and readiness to tackle the field.

Certified Planning is a great career stats
ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Rize programs leverage the courses you already have:

Our Academic Partners will work directly with you to build a unique program leveraging and integrating courses you already have in your catalog.
A potential Project Management major could look like this:
Example courses from your institution
Accounting/Finance
Business Law
Business Communication
Business Management/Leadership
Statistics
Precalculus or higher
Micro/Macroeconomics
Courses from Rize
Project Management Fundamentals
Predictive Project Planning
Managing Risk and Uncertainty
Project Execution, Monitoring and Control
Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
Full-Cycle Project Management

Real-World Courses Taught by Qualified Professional & Academic Experts in the Project Management Field

Each Rize program has a dedicated curriculum committee comprised of faculty & industry experts in the program's subject area.

These experts understand the needs of hiring managers in related industries to ensure courses are current and professionally relevant.

Students love their Rize courses

“The projects we had to do were very motivating… It sparked interest in me, got the light going in my brain - I loved doing the projects!”
Cole B.
Walsh University
“Rize has given me an opportunity to add something to my degree. Something that I wanted to find at my school but wasn’t there.”
Chisunta C.
Albertus Magnus College
“Class experience is amazing!”
Mary D.
Mary Baldwin University
“It’s helped me know what I want to do in my career because of how immersive the assignments are.”
Jacob J.
Lasell University
“Even though everything was online… it still felt like the same kind of small classroom that I really enjoy, and that’s why I chose my college - so I kinda got that same experience even thru the computer.”
Summer R.
Lasell University
"One of the things I liked about [it] was getting to meet new people from different colleges and getting to hear new experiences and opinions."
Kara B.
Lasell University

Ready to learn more?

Fill out the form below and someone from our Academic Partnerships team will be in touch with you shortly.

References

1 PMI Global Project Management Job Trends 2023

1 PMI Global Project Management Job Trends 2023
https://www.pmi.org/learning/careers/global-job-trends-2023

2 Gray Decision Intelligence Program Evaluation System

2 Gray Decision Intelligence Program Evaluation System
https://www.graydi.us/