The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is a 12-credit hour graduate-level certificate designed to provide industry content and skills for the professionally minded student. This graduate certificate serves as a career investment, equipping individuals with the tools and credentials needed to advance in the competitive field of project management. It serves as an introduction to the fundamental aspects of project management, with an emphasis on planning, organizing, and managing resources to successfully complete specific project goals. The program is ideal for individuals with at least two years of professional experience in project management or management systems, significantly enhancing your career prospects and professional growth.
This certificate can be completed 100% online. Select courses are also offered in person at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, KS.
Admissions
In addition to all University requirements for admission to graduate studies, students applying to the graduate certificate in Foundations of Project Management must follow these expectations:
- Applicants with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 do not need to submit supplemental application materials.
- Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA less than 3.0 may be considered for admission upon review of the following supplemental materials. These can be submitted with the application form to expedite the admission review process.
- Resume
- Personal Statement
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management requires the completion of three core courses and one elective course at a total of 12 credit hours from the following courses.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| |
| PMGT 816 | Project Management Fundamentals I | 3 |
| PMGT 817 | Project Management Fundamentals II | 3 |
| PMGT 818 | Project Management Fundamentals III | 3 |
| 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
*Please note, elective course MUST be designated PMGT or otherwise approved by the program.
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Manage projects and programs using foundational best practices in the industry.
- Apply basic project management methodologies and tools to address common challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with teams to analyze business situations and propose practical solutions.
- Integrate knowledge from various fields to develop inclusive project management practices that adhere to ethical and professional standards.
- Develop solutions that align with project goals and provide value to stakeholders.
- Identify potential risks in projects and suggest basic strategies for mitigation.
