Project Management, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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Project Management is one of the top ten technology skills in demand and an area in which companies are currently hiring, even in the current economy. Evolving trends show an increased demand for quality products and services, requiring a disciplined approach to managing projects. Federal agencies are increasingly specifying in Requests for Proposals that organizations have certified project managers on their staff. This post-baccalaureate certificate program will help to prepare you for the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional exam. All Project Management certificate courses are offered as a cohort at the Frederick Campus.

The post-baccalaureate certificate program consists of five graduate courses. These five courses (15 academic credits) can also be applied toward an MBA degree, if a student chooses to complete seven additional courses (22 academic credits).

Project Management Requirements

15 Credits:

MBA 550 - Introduction to Project Management Credits: (3)
MBA 551 - Project Risk Management Credits: (3)
MBA 552 - Project Leadership Credits: (3)
MBA 555 - Project Portfolios Credits: (3)
MBA 558 - Directed Study Credits: (3)

Changing to Degree Status

If a student wishes to change from a certificate only program to a degree program, he/she must submit a Change of Program Request Form.
A maximum of 15 credits from the post-baccalaureate certificate in Project Management may apply to the Business Administration with Project Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, MBA program.
Deadline: Students must submit a Change of Program Request Form to their program director before completing the requirements for the certificate.

See Change of Program in Graduate Academic Policies

Program Information

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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management

This program is designed to be completed in 10 months.

This program will cost $11,950 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed and include cost for books and supplies.

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt.

The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia

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