The Minor in Project Management provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge to properly manage projects, from small-scale initiatives to multi-year endeavors. This minor requires the completion of 18 credit hours from the undergraduate project management curriculum, which incorporates theory and practice to solve real-world problems across various fields.
A Minor in Project Management complements a wide variety of majors by adding practical, in-demand skills that enhance your readiness for the workforce and can significantly boost your career prospects after completing your bachelor’s degree. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is a growing profession, with nearly 2.2 million new jobs expected globally each year through 2027. Organizations worldwide are increasingly adopting project management due to globalization, evolving technology, and rapid growth of automation, emphasizing project-based planning, development, and operations to gain a competitive edge.
The Minor in Project Management provides KU students with the opportunity to learn the project management skills needed to manage projects in their chosen discipline.
Courses for the minor can be completed in-person at the Lawrence campus or fully online, providing flexibility for traditional students, working professionals, and remote learners.
To declare a Minor in Project Management a student must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative KU GPA (or be in their first semester) and be degree seeking.
Requirements for the Minor
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| PMGT 305 | Foundations of Project Management | 3 |
| PMGT 310 | Project Communications | 3 |
| PMGT 315 | Project Scheduling and Control | 3 |
| PMGT 325 | Effective Project Team Leadership | 3 |
| PMGT 330 | Organizational Strategy and Project Initiation | 3 |
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| Introduction to Microsoft Project | |
| Project Stakeholder Engagement | |
| Organizational and Project Risk Management | |
| Managing Project Success | |
| Project Procurement and Supply Chain Management | |
| Emerging Trends in Project Management | |
| Global Project Management | |
| Managing Virtual Project Teams | |
| Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals | |
| Advanced Agile Approaches to Project Management | |
| Advanced Microsoft Project | |
| CAPM Certification Test Preparation | |
| PMP Certification Test Preparation | |
| AI and Innovation in the Workplace | |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Minor Hours & Minor GPA
While completing all required courses, minors must also meet each of the following hour and GPA minimum standards:
Minor Hours
Satisfied by a minimum of 15 hours of minor courses.
Minor Hours in Residence
Satisfied by a minimum of 9 hours of KU resident credit in the minor.
Minor Junior/Senior (300+) Hours
Satisfied by a minimum of 9 hours from junior/senior courses (300+) in the minor.
Minor Graduation GPA Satisfied by a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA in all courses in the minor. GPA calculations include courses in the minor taken at KU or transferred from another regionally accredited institution and follow KU Grade Replacement Policy – see KU Policy library (2.3.9 Grade Replacement Policy in Repeat Courses) for details. All minor courses must be taken for a grade, credit/no credit is not permitted.
