Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management
Are you interested in learning how the most efficient and successful projects are facilitated? A Bachelor of Applied Science in project management from Arizona State University allows you to hone your technical skills while preparing you to take the next step in your career. With a curriculum focused on leadership and innovation, you’ll graduate prepared to manage projects from conception to completion. This BAS is designed specifically for students who’ve earned an Associate of Applied Science. Don’t have an AAS? Check out our Bachelor of Science in project management.
Quick facts
Next start date: 01/13/2025
Total classes: 18
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
Develop the skills you need for a career as a project manager
Project management involves guiding projects through a comprehensive process from start to finish, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing tasks. In this BAS in project management, you’ll gain the technical abilities needed to manage each of these aspects, as well as interpersonal skills such as:
- Cross-functional communication.
- Leadership.
- Conflict resolution.
- Project scope management.
- Resource management.
Upon completion of this program, you can pursue project-related roles across a variety of industries ranging from health care and business to engineering and construction. While this degree doesn’t result in Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, it does follow a curriculum based on the standards developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
How is a Bachelor of Applied Science degree different from a BA or BS degree?
Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are designed specifically for students who’ve earned an Associate of Applied Science.
- Students who’ve earned an AAS from a regionally accredited institution may transfer 60 credit hours toward their BAS.
- Students who’ve earned an AAS from a regionally accredited Arizona community college may be eligible to transfer up to 75 credits toward their BAS.
Please connect with an academic advisor to ensure your courses meet degree requirements.
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Learn to lead and manage projects
Courses cover a variety of topics, such as the foundations of project management, theory and practice of leading projects, time and cost management, schedule management and more. The career-focused curriculum prepares you to assess organizational effectiveness and use relevant industry technologies. Courses may include:
The jobs you could get with a BAS in project management
As a graduate, you’ll have the skills needed to oversee projects, collaborate with teams and meet established goals in organizations across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. You can pursue roles, such as IT project manager, security manager, engineering project manager, health care project manager and more. Additional career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Business Analyst
IT Project Manager
Project Manager
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Security Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Wind Energy Project Manager
Project management and leadership skills with professionals in the industry
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.
- American Educational Research.
- Association Fellows.
- American Psychological Association Fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
Project management and leadership skills with professionals in the industry
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.
- American Educational Research.
- Association Fellows.
- American Psychological Association Fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
How to apply
You’re eligible to apply for this program if you have attended one or more regionally accredited colleges or universities and earned your Associate of Applied Science (AAS). To apply to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program at ASU, please follow these steps.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Study at a globally recognized university
ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university is repeatedly awarded peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and other respected organizations.
#1
in innovation for 10 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.
Top 10
best online bachelor’s programs.
Top 10%
best global universities.
80%
of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
