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Business Administration Certificate: Project Management

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Master the project life cycle. Increasingly, business objectives are being met by project teams. The ability to lead and manage projects is a highly valued skill set that will expand anyone’s career options. If you seek comprehensive knowledge of project management without having to commit to a full degree program, this master certification is an exceptional choice. Comprised of four highly specialized courses, this concentration provides you with critical management skills to optimize performance throughout any project life cycle.

Students who complete this certificate:

  • Examine the context of projects and differentiate between projects and operations
  • Master project life cycles
  • Plan for resources, costs, budgets, risk assessments and staffing requirements
  • Develop timelines, conduct evaluations and measure overall strategic impacts for projects

Who should enroll:

Any professional whose responsibilities include defining, managing and executing projects to meet key objectives. This includes, but is not limited to, directors, managers, coordinators, marketing professionals, team leaders, and managers in human relations or operations departments. The knowledge base that you will develop in this certification also opens opportunities in government and community employment, both of which widely use project management structures. This course of study also assists those who plan to seek Project Management Professional© (PMP©) certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI) or if you already have your PMP certification, these courses are aorth 45 PDUs towards your PMP Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR).  As JIU is recognized by PMI as a Registered Educational Provider (REP), our courses are specifically designed to meet the requirements of the PMI Book of Knowledge and will provide the educational background for project managers applying for PMP certification. For more information about PMI, click here.

HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
Specialization Courses
MBA 571The Project Management Framework
MBA 572Planning Projects to Manage Outcomes
MBA 573Project Controls and Tracking Project Progress
MBA 574Strategic Thinking and Project Management