Manipal University's Online MBA in Project Management is tailored to prepare working professionals for success. The course balances intense academic studies with real-world applications. Through academic studies, the students do not only learn about the concept of project management but also how it is executed in the workplace. Key areas such as planning, risk management, leadership, and coordination of teams are covered in the course.

Successful project management is essential in today's fast-growing business world where project management can be the difference between business success or failure. Projects also have pressures imposed on them from scope, time, cost, and customer or client expectations. To highlight the importance of project management, it is required that all top managers know how to manage a project, be prepared, plan carefully, and be willing to accept change.