Project Management Certificate of Undergraduate Study

Program Overview

The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Project Management is a 12-semester-hour online program that equips students with the skills to manage and lead projects. The program includes courses in project management, organizational behavior, agile project management, and project management associate exam preparation. The CUGS prepares students for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certificate and is suitable for both matriculated and non-matriculated students seeking to advance their careers in project-oriented roles across various industries.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Project Management

is a full-time or part-time program offered in an online format. This program requires the completion of 12 semester hours (4 courses) and can be awarded as a separate credential or stacked as part of the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Systems Technology. To be awarded the CUGS in Project Management, students must complete all courses required with at least a 2.5 average. The following courses make up the Project Management CUGS program:

Required Courses:

12 S.H.

• MIS 02325 Project Management 3
• MGT 06300 Organizational Behavior 3

Careers:

The CUGS in Project Management is intended for both matriculated and non-matriculated students. It will equip individuals with the practical knowledge and skills required to coordinate, facilitate, manage, and lead projects and other initiatives. The CUGS will also help prepare students for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certificate, an entry level certification for project practitioners. Research indicates that employers will need to fill nearly 2.2 million new project-oriented roles each year through 2027. While the highest demand for project managers is in the IT sector, the demand for employees who are skilled in project-oriented work spans many industries, such as finance and insurance, oil and gas, construction and utility, manufacturing, and may include initiatives like running a marketing campaign, constructing a building, developing a computer system, or launching a new product.