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Organizations big and small rely on project managers to prepare and orchestrate projects, juggle priorities and resources, and help staff produce work with ease. This dynamic field is made for people with an eye for puzzling out interconnected tasks and a passion for motivating teams and streamlining systems.
Here at DeVry, you’ll build the skills you need to take on this exciting career path with confidence:
Whether you’re interested in exploring project management for the first time or want to deepen your existing knowledge with a degree, there’s a place for you and your goals here at DeVry.
Find the right project management program for you:
Gain practical skills fast with our new Project Management Pathway Certificate program.
Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to delivering the education you deserve.
Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
Additionally, many programs in our project management area of study are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and/or the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC), aligning with industry standards in business and project management. Learn more about ACBSP-accredited program outcomes and student achievement.2
DeVry University, including Keller, is also a Premier level Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of the Project Management Institute (PMI).2 DeVry is proud to offer project management exam preparation course PROJ432, which provides authorized content helping students meet education requirements for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam. And Keller is proud to offer project management exam preparation course PROJ605, which provides authorized content helping students meet education requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam.3
Companies strive to stay lean and cost-effective, so project management jobs are often critical to business success. Developing skills to support or manage this work can make your resume stand out.
Depending on your experience, project management jobs you might pursue include:
Connect with our Career Services team at any point during your education — or after — for help with resume and interview tips, professional networking, career resources, and more.
Project managers make a difference in many industries, and there’s a real need for people with these skills in the workforce. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects about 78,000 project management specialist job openings each year nationally from 2024 to 2034, and while actual local growth may vary, that’s faster growth than average.
With your interest in project management, you know how important time and planning are. The good news is that when you study at DeVry, you don’t have to sacrifice your own schedule to strive for your dreams. With us, you have the flexibility to complete all your coursework online (or in a hybrid format)4 so you can balance school around the rest of your life.
In several of our programs, you’ll also get hands-on experience with emerging AI tools that are redefining the field so you can be prepared for the next phase of project management roles — ready to optimize planning, scheduling, and management with AI strategies and software.
Your education can also help you prepare to pursue industry-recognized certifications. Once earned, certification demonstrates your knowledge to employers and can create confidence in your ability to perform on the job.
Depending on the program you choose, project management certifications you may consider include:
Earn an education you can put to work right away, and when you’re ready to advance, your qualifying credits count toward your next degree.5 For example, you might earn a certificate and apply it to a related associate or bachelor’s. That way, you can celebrate your growth at every step — boosting your resume and honing your knowledge as you progress in your academic journey.
When you enroll in a project management program at DeVry, you'll develop interdisciplinary skills in communication, planning, and organization. Plus, you can explore real-world scenarios you may encounter in the workplace to test out project management concepts and grow your confidence with new skills and software.
Depending on your program, some of the skills you’ll learn include:
1A complimentary PMI® student membership is provided to students enrolled in any graduate PROJ course at DeVry.
2Conferral and Assessment data: Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
3Provider is a member of the PMI ATP Program. PMI does not specifically endorse, approve, or warrant ATP’s products, courses, publications, or services.
PMP, CAPM, the GAC seal, and the PMI ATP seal are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
4Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
5At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program at DeVry. Refer to the academic catalog for details.
