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 2 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.
Admission to Graduate Studies
An applicant seeking to pursue graduate study may be admitted as either a degree-seeking or non-degree seeking student. Policies and procedures of Graduate Studies govern the process of Graduate admission. These may be found in the Graduate Studies section of the online catalog. For more information on admission to a graduate certificate program at KU, see the policy on Admission to Graduate Study.
Applications may be submitted at http://graduate.ku.edu/ku-graduate-application.
The following materials must be included to submit a complete application for admission:
- Official transcript from the institution where the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) was earned
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
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.
