Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Project Design and Analysis (PDA) provides an innovative and accelerated path to earning a degree in just three years. Through immersive projects with organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area, students will develop hands-on experience in professional communication, data analysis, project design, and management. By the time they graduate, students will have cultivated a strong professional network and a portfolio that showcases their ability to solve real-world challenges. 

 

Exclusively offerred 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
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—all while working  with your team in the PDA degree program.
Design

If creativity fuels your passion, we immerse you in real business challenges that demand innovation, critical thinking, and expertise in business tool usage. This enables your team to devise solutions, and develop new products or services tailored for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets.

Analysis
Using company data and research is key to company performance. We provide your team with training in applied probability and basic statistics, enabling your team to evaluate the relevance of information, make informed forecasts, and perform essential data analytics that are pivotal for career progression.

 

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. 

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. 

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. 

The PDA degree is the next evolution in team based learning!

 

Immediate benefits for students:

  • Incoming high school graduates begin building lifelong friends with members of the program
  • Engage with the industry partners your team will collaborate with to create immediate impact
  • Benefit from highly engaged faculty and business professionals in a small, interactive learning environment. The pedagogy of these courses is more of a facilitated discussion than a traditional lecture
  • See the immediate benefit of this degree in the first year of your first internship

Benefits after graduation:

  • Graduate with practical skills honed within business environments, capable of managing projects in both for-profit and non-profit organizations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills  
  • Advanced practice in data analysis, enabling you to forecast, problem solve, and monitor success with key performance measures
  • Effective collaboration and time management to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget

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