Do you wonder if it is worth getting a degree as a project manager? What can you do to get a job after you have completed your bachelor’s and master’s degrees?
This article is for YOU!
You’ll learn:
What job titles should you be looking for after graduating?
What industries are you allowed to work in?
What you can expect from earning
How to transfer from one industry to another using a degree
There are many more!
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What can you do with your degree in project management?
What jobs are available for a bachelor’s in project management?
The future of project management employment
You can get a job as a project manager with experience and a degree
What industries are you allowed to work in?
Transitioning from another industry
How much can you make?
Networking
Future career options
What can you do with your graduate degree?
Combination degrees
If you haven’t started your degree yet…
Quick QuestionsWhat types of jobs are possible with a project management degree?
Is project management a good degree?
What is the average salary for a project management degree?
What can you do with your degree in project management?
The simple answer is that you can get a job in project management.
A degree is required for approximately 16% of jobs in project management.
You can also become a project manager, but that’s not all you can do. A project management degree can open up many career options, including general management in a variety of industries.
What jobs are available for a bachelor’s in project management?
A bachelor’s degree in project management can lead to a variety of jobs in the project field.
These are some job titles in project management that you can search for when searching for open positions on recruitment websites:
Project coordinator
Lead projects
Project manager
Project officer
Project support officer
Administrator of the project
Analyst in business
Junior project manager
Assistant project manager
PMO coordinator
Analyst for the PMO
Analyst for project
Portfolio analyst
Portfolio coordinator.
My experience shows that job titles can vary greatly between employers. One company’s project coordinator may be another company’s senior PM. If you meet at least 80% of the requirements, read the job descriptions and apply.
(No, you don’t have to meet all the requirements before you send in your resume/CV.
It might seem like you can just walk into a job as a project manager with this level of education. Employers expect you to have experience in these top positions. It’s easier to get an entry-level job if your experience isn’t there.
Many business leaders begin their careers in project management with an entry-level position. You can expect to make rapid progress if you have the right project management skills.
The future of project management employment
The outlook for job opportunities in project-related fields is very good.
PMI predicts that there will be a global demand for 25 million project professionals by 2030. This is due to:
An increase in jobs that require project management skills (i.e. Most knowledge-based jobs, as well as those in industries where PM is important, are now available
Economic growth has led to a higher demand
Retirement rates
This is about 2.3 million jobs per year. Many of these jobs will be in software development and sub-sectors such as app development, IT security and healthcare tech.
Even in these fields, there are entry-level positions. You don’t have to be an experienced project manager in order to take advantage.
I can assure you that if you are good at what your doing, can demonstrate project management best practice, and have the certifications to back it up, you will get a job.
You can get a job as a project manager with experience and a degree
Let’s suppose you have some work experience, either in a specific field or in general management.
If you have c