Project Design and Analysis

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Project Design and Analysis (PDA) is a cohort program designed for undergraduate students who are up to the challenge of completing a project-based, multidisciplinary degree in three years. Students admitted to the PDA program will collaborate with their peers to complete hands-on, industry partner projects with firms in the DFW area, cultivating sought-after skills in professional communication, data analysis, creative problem-solving and design, and project management. Required coursework is integrated meaningfully around each semester’s project by deeply invested faculty so that theoretical concepts are not memorized for the test, but instead applied in a real-world context.

Students will further hone their skills and gain valuable experience in a variety of professional contexts as they complete three internships with progressive expectations. Robust and holistic student support for professional development, time management, internships and interviews, career investigation and resume building, and balance and wellness is built into the program’s seminar series. Upon graduation, a student will enter the job market with a portfolio showcasing their hard work and industry experience, including a budding list of industry connections that will help them achieve success as a creative and innovative professional. PDA is offered exclusively at the UNT at Frisco campus.

The PDA program consists of three areas of focus--Project Management, Design Thinking, and Analytical Thinking--each with specific courses that have been designed and developed to offer students the latest and most relevant concepts from all three areas.

Exclusively offered at UNT at Frisco

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This transfer-friendly degree provides an innovative and hands-on project-based learning environment designed to give students:

Project management skills are critical to any industry. Practice real business improvements while developing skills in collaborative thinking, communication, strategic planning, and time and budget management.

Design is the process of innovation to produce solutions to problems, create new products or services for customers in business-to-business settings, or business to consumer settings. Creative problem-solving.

In “analysis” we practice applied probability (how likely something is to happen) and simple statistics to identify the importance of the information, forecasting, and useful data analytics.

Internships: The 3 required internships play a crucial role in this program, offering students the chance to work in real business settings, applying their skills in projects that make a measurable impact. By the end of the program, students have built strong connections and a portfolio that showcases their expertise.

Study abroad programs: Multiple study abroad opportunities are offered every summer. The 4-8 week study abroad programs are organized by the Department of Multidisciplinary Innovation (DMI) faculty members, and cover a variety of focused learning objectives from different disciplines, including architectural design, art history, and fermentation science.

Continuous Innovation

UNT’s PDA program offers students an education that goes beyond the classroom, emphasizing the importance of hands-on learning and real-world application. With a focus on project-based learning, students engage in team collaborations to tackle business challenges, working directly with companies in the DFW area.

The PDA program integrates project management, creative design, and data analysis, ensuring students develop a well-rounded skill set. Whether it's applying basic statistics to inform business decisions or utilizing cutting-edge project management tools, students in the PDA program are trained to think critically, solve problems, and drive results.

Graduates from the PDA program can also earn an MBA degree from UNT entirely in Frisco, in as little as one additional year.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of UNT’s PDA program are uniquely equipped with the skills and experience needed to excel in a wide range of industries. From project management to business consulting, PDA graduates are sought after for their ability to drive business improvements through effective collaboration, strategic thinking, and data analysis.

The skills developed in the program—such as time management, communication, and budget handling—make PDA graduates ideal candidates for roles like project managers, data analysts, and business consultants. With advanced practice in data analysis and a portfolio showcasing their work, graduates will have a clear advantage in the job market.

Beyond technical skills, the PDA program emphasizes collaboration and leadership, ensuring students are prepared to manage teams, make data-informed decisions, and deliver successful project outcomes. With three internships and hands-on industry experience, PDA graduates are well-positioned to transition seamlessly into professional roles.