Project Management Certificate

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Students can earn a Project Management Graduate Certificate while earning their graduate degree.

Program Overview

Project managers are responsible for the planning, organization and oversight of projects. Advance your career by learning to effectively execute projects and meet your organization’s strategic objectives. This certificate validates your knowledge and application of skills and tools needed to be an effective project manager.

The Project Management Institute (PMI) estimates that employers will need to fill 2.2 million project-oriented careers annually through 2027. Coursework in this certificate program follows the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) that helps you prepare to become certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

The program offers flexibility through its 8-week sessions of online courses. When you complete the 12 credit hours in this graduate certificate program, you may apply them toward master’s degree programs offered by the College of Engineering: MS in Operations Management, MS in Engineering Management, and MS in Engineering.

Project Management Certificate Curriculum

9 credit hours
3 credit hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Project managers are critical to the success of a firm's strategic objectives. The demand for project managers is expected to continue to grow, with an estimated 2.2 million new project-oriented careers annually. This certificate demonstrates your ability to lead complex projects on time and on budget.

Yes! These are considered graduate classes and you will receive graduate level credit for the courses you take toward the certificate.

To be admitted, you must have a conferred bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least 60 graded credit hours. You must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, OR a 2.5 or better GPA in the last 60 credit hours. The GRE is not required for admission.

The fee for the application is free if you are currently enrolled as a graduate student. Otherwise, the fee is $30.