Project Management- Graduate Certificate

The Project Management Certificate is a twelve (12) credit hour graduate-level online certificate program designed to equip students with the necessary skills, practical knowledge, professional tools, and innovative techniques that they can leverage in their current role or achieve the career advancement they seek in today’s projectized world. The coursework is industry-driven and teaches the most up-to-date project management methodology, proven strategies and, hands-on tools that meet the professional development needs. of modern project managers. The Program shares courses with the MS in Project Management, which is an Authorized Training Partner (#4320) through Project Management Institute, Inc. and accredited by The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will develop the project management skill set required to effectively plan, manage, execute, monitor, control, and close projects regardless of industry.
2. Students will learn a suite of tools and gain innovative techniques required to drive successful project outcomes.
3. Students will gain experience working in a team setting and develop interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate, interact, and work in a dynamic project management environment.
4. Students will acquire the ability to incorporate ethical reasoning skills and behavior to ethical issues in the project management profession and practice.

Successful completion of the program provides the educational hours needed to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification exams available through Project Management Institute, Inc. Graduates of the program will also be eligible for admission to the Master of Science in Project Management degree program upon completing a master’s application and submitting all required documentation.

Admission Requirements:

A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to be admitted to the Project Management Certificate Program.