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Online Bachelor in Project Management, Public Health Emphasis

The online Bachelor in Project Management, Public Health Emphasis equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, implement and evaluate projects related to health promotion, disease prevention, healthcare delivery and public health policy.

The program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices, with a specific focus on public health initiatives.

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Program Details

Online Project Management, Public Health Emphasis Requirements

The online Bachelor in Project Management is a 120 credit program that includes the following:

  • University Foundation Courses – 37 credits. The University Foundations general education courses are required for all bachelor degrees at Boise State. These may be met through transfer coursework or will be incorporated into your program of study. If you are not planning to transfer credits to earn your bachelor’s degree, the pre-project management pathway from Boise State Online can help you get started.
  • Electives – 43 credits
  • Required Courses – 24 credits
  • Public Health Emphasis Courses – 16 credits

Review the following table for details on required courses and Public Health Emphasis courses.

Credit Type Course Title Credits
Required Take at least one of the following:
PROJMGT 300 Project Management Fundamentals
SCM 435 Project Management
IPS 440 Project Management and Design
COID 264 Project Management I: Start, Plan, Run
3
Required PROJMGT 301 Project Management Documentation 3
Required Take at least one of the following:
PROJMGT 350 Project Management Specialization
PUBH 420 Strategic Planning and Project Management
PRO 401 Project Management
3
Required PROJMGT 493 Internship 12
Required Project Management Capstone (FF) 3
Public Health Emphasis PUBH 303 Foundations of Public Health 3
Public Health Emphasis PUBH 310 Evidence-Based Public Health 3
Public Health Emphasis PUBH 382 Research Methods in Health 3
Public Health Emphasis Take at least 2 of the following:
PUBH 315 Health Policy and Ethics (3)
PUBH 355 Human Health and Disease (3)
PUBH 365 Quality Improvement and Performance Management (3)
PUBH 418 Advanced Public Health Analysis (3)
PUBH 419 Public Health Communications (3)
PUBH 420 Strategic Planning and Project Management (3)
PUBH 460 Determinants of Health (3)
PUBH 470 Collaborating for Change (3)
Or take the following:
PUBH 240 Foundations of Health Education and Promotion (3)
PUBH 342 Health Education and Promotion Methods (3)
PUBH 344 Health Behavior Theory and Practice (3)
6-9
Public Health Emphasis Upper-division electives 1

Course Description

Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the undergraduate catalog website.

To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. PROJMGT300). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.

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Among The Top in The Nation

Earning a degree from Boise State University can help open doors to opportunities and a promising future.

Boise State’s online programs are specifically created for online learning, offer the same support as our traditional degree programs and are ranked in the top 8% of online bachelor’s degrees in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

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Authorization

Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.

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