Project Management | Boise State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingTime ManagementCoordinationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingFluency of IdeasNear Vision

Tasks

Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.

Technology

Project management softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Application serversDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser printersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersSmartphonesTablet computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWeb servers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1299.09	Information Technology Project Managers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

IT project management methodology and governance frameworks — define, implement, and continuously improve standards across the enterprise project portfolio.
Organizational project execution capability — set strategic direction for program and project management functions, aligning delivery capacity to business objectives.
Senior project managers and practitioners — mentor, coach, and evaluate performance to build a high-performing PM discipline across the organization.
Enterprise-level budget and resource investment decisions — exercise executive judgment to approve or reject major IT project portfolios and capital allocations.
C-suite and board-level stakeholders — communicate portfolio health, risk exposure, and strategic value through executive reporting and advisory presentations.
Cross-enterprise customer and partner relationships — lead long-term needs assessments and co-develop roadmaps that align technology investment to customer outcomes.
Organization-wide change management initiatives — sponsor and champion adoption of new technologies and delivery models across business units.
Enterprise risk and compliance posture — establish governance policies and escalation frameworks that protect the organization's IT project investments.
Technology and delivery ecosystem — evaluate emerging platforms, tools, and methodologies and determine their strategic adoption for competitive advantage.
Industry and professional community leadership — represent the organization in professional forums, contribute to standards bodies, and advance IT project management practice externally.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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