Project Management at UMPI

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Hi everyone. Just wanted to give an update on how things are going at UMPI and ask about the project management concentration.

Update:

So far things have gone exceptionally well at UMPI with 6 competencies out of 10 I needed for my BABA in Management and Leadership + MIS minor completed in the first session! It is not easy by any means, but the readings for the competencies relate to the content very closely, which has allowed me to complete them quickly and confidently. My previous experience in the subject area is limited to what I have learned taking SDC and Sophia courses.

Interaction with professors is a definite highlight. Every question I asked was answered promptly and in detail and boosted my confidence. When I got stuck on the programming assessment, the professor worked with me to complete the program over the course of a few Zoom meetings. That was awesome because I thought I was going to be stuck working on that assessment for weeks. So, definitely reach out if you need help. I have not had access to this level of support while enrolled in other colleges, so it is very refreshing.

Project Management Questions:

I am thinking about adding the project management concentration (or maybe marketing) as I only have 4 courses left (2 required and 2 elective) and will have extra time left over in the next session. I only have 4 courses left for a full Project Management concentration to be added; however, I transferred in Sophia’s Project Management to cover UMPI’s BUS 141: Introduction to Project Management and I think I remember ss20ts mentioning that you should take that one with UMPI because the project is connected to other competencies. Is that correct?

If you took Project Management as a concentration or minor, what was your experience like? Is there anything you wish you knew before starting the project management concentration?

Which MIS courses have you taken? I’m majoring in BABA management and leadership also and I’m thinking of adding MIS. But I’m a little apprehensive about how tough the projects would be. Was there a lot of coding involved and need to be memorized?