Project Management
Bachelor's
Gain the skills to lead projects and teams to success with Northeastern's Bachelor of Science in Project Management. This flexible program is designed for aspiring project leaders ready to make an impact.
Program overview
Project management for today
The Bachelor of Science in Project Management equips you with the right mix of technical, leadership, strategic, and business management skills needed to meet employer demand and thrive in a project management role. You’ll learn techniques and tools for managing complex, long- and short-term projects successfully and cost-effectively. You’ll also learn to:
- Lead a project team.
- Communicate across an organization.
- Reduce risk and increase quality.
- Lead using an agile approach.
- Help your company successfully innovate.
Designed for flexibility, you’ll study on campus in Boston with part-time and evening options available. You’ll also gain hands-on experience by working on real-world projects, ensuring you’re ready to add immediate value to any organization upon graduation.
The Bachelor of Science in Project Management equips you with the right mix of technical, leadership, strategic, and business management skills needed to meet employer demand and thrive in a project management role. You’ll learn techniques and tools for managing complex, long- and short-term projects successfully and cost-effectively. You’ll also learn to:
- Lead a project team.
- Communicate across an organization.
- Reduce risk and increase quality.
- Lead using an agile approach.
- Help your company successfully innovate.
Designed for flexibility, you’ll study on campus in Boston with part-time and evening options available. You’ll also gain hands-on experience by working on real-world projects, ensuring you’re ready to add immediate value to any organization upon graduation.
Northeastern’s experience-powered model enables you to apply what you learn in real-world settings. Through co-ops, internships, and virtual projects, you’ll get hands-on project management experience that prepares you for immediate impact in your field.
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The deadlines below are recommended; however, admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and applications submitted after these deadlines will still be considered for the upcoming term.
The domestic deadlines below allow time for those transferring credits. More details.
Domestic Application Deadlines
International Application Deadlines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
Online application
Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): Identify your educational goals and expectations of the program. Please be aware that Northeastern University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose.
Professional resumé
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer
English language proficiency proof. Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores
Your path to a master’s
PlusOne accelerated master’s programs provide motivated students with the opportunity to start earning their master’s degree while pursuing their undergraduate education.
By completing the BS in Project Management, you can advance your learning by applying up to 16 earned semester hours (or up to 22.5 quarter hours) toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This allows you to receive your graduate degree one year sooner than you would with a traditional master’s in the following program:
Learn more about Plus One programsProgram objectives
Skills for real-world success
Prepare to confidently lead projects from concept to completion in today’s fast-evolving business landscape. Develop essential project management skills in communication, leadership, and risk management.
Learn to manage scope, risk, quality, and performance metrics while addressing stakeholder needs and ensuring project success in diverse professional contexts.
Analyze and address ethical challenges in project management, highlighting their civic and global significance to drive responsible and impactful outcomes.
Through co-ops and experiential learning, apply your knowledge in real business settings, building a resumé that stands out to employers.
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Tuition and aid
An affordable path forward
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$541Cost Per Credit
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2024-2025 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.
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