Program Overview

The Certificate in Project Management is delivered online and requires the completion of twelve (12) credit hours of designated graduate-level courses, as specified below.

The certificate is transitional and credits can be applied to an Isenberg graduate degree based on the requirements of that degree and assuming that the student is admitted into the graduate degree program. For example, all of the credits listed below can be applied to the MS in Business Analytics degree, upon admission into that degree program. Please consult with an advisor for information about the courses that can transfer to the various Isenberg graduate degrees.

The Certificate in Project Management can be pursued by anyone with an interest in advancing their knowledge of today’s global project delivery industry. This four-course certificate will equip you with the technical, leadership, and strategy skills needed to plan, lead, and execute both small- and large-scale projects. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of project management theory, tools, and techniques, including traditional, Sprint, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.

Students must complete the six (6) credits of core courses listed below, and six (6) credits of electives from the elective courses listed below.

It is recommended that students take SCH-MGMT 656 concurrently or prior to SCH-MGMT 658 and SCH-MGMT 659. The other two classes can be taken in any sequence.

Core Courses - 6 credits
SCH-MGMT 656 Project Management (3 credits)
SCH-MGMT 658 Mastering Agile Scrum (3 credits)

Elective Courses - 6 credits
SCH-MGMT 601 Data Management for Business Leaders (3 credits)
SCH-MGMT 636 Negotiation Theory & Practice (3 credits)
SCH-MGMT 659 Project Tools, Teams, and Technologies in the Evolving Virtual Environment (3 credits)
SCH-MGMT 680 Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3 credits)

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and complete the following to apply: application, unofficial transcript, resume or CV and a personal statement about why you want to pursue the certificate. For Non-Native English Speakers Only: English Language Proficiency Scores.