Program Overview

Introduction to the Graduate Certificate in Project Management

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed for individuals who are highly organized, possess sharp communication skills, and have a knack for technology. Project managers play a crucial role in taking plans from inception to completion, and this certificate program aims to equip students with the necessary skills, tools, and techniques to excel in this field.

Program Overview

The online certificate in project management coursework is adapted from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The program covers all the skills, tools, and techniques required to prepare students to work with a startup, nonprofit, or global corporation. The project management certificate can be earned in just one year.

Program Features

• Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 25:1, ensuring interactive learning and individual attention.
• No GMAT or GRE Required: Streamlining the admission process for qualified candidates.
• AACSB-Accredited Program: Continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1967.
• Affordable Tuition: Total tuition and fees for North Carolina residents are less than $5,000.
• Individual Career Advising: The Cunanan Center for Professional Success offers services to explore internships and job opportunities, as well as a distinguished speaker series.

Courses

The online certificate in project management program comprises four courses:

• Project Executing, Monitoring, and Controlling (MIS 6723)
• Project Leadership and Communication (MIS 6733)
• Advanced Project Management Topics (MIS 6743)
• Project Management (OMGT 6333) These courses are split over two semesters, with the option to extend completion time to two years. Students are advised not to take MIS 6723 and MIS 6733 in the same semester.

Career Opportunities

With the project management certificate, graduates can pursue careers in various industries, including:

• Health care
• Publication and media
• Law
• Retail and e-commerce
• Engineering
• Information technology
• Government
• Military
• Nonprofits
• Startups The demand for project managers is expected to grow significantly, with the PMI predicting a need for 88 million project management jobs by 2027.

Admission Criteria

Acceptance into the certificate program is dependent upon, but not limited to, one of the following:

• A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7
• 5 years of progressive professional experience and an undergraduate degree
• A graduate degree
• Admission to/enrollment in a graduate degree program at East Carolina University

Related Degree Programs

East Carolina University offers other graduate-level certificates that can increase career opportunities, including:

• Business analytics
• Marketing
• Supply chain management
• Leadership in organizations
• Finance
• Hospitality Management
• Management Information Systems
• Sustainable Tourism The Master of Business Administration degree can further advance skills and marketability. Students who successfully complete this College of Business graduate certificate can waive the entrance exam admissions requirement for the MBA.

Accreditation

East Carolina University has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1967. AACSB accreditation is known worldwide as the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation.