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Graduate Certificate in Business Project Management

Certificate Overview

With the emerging reliance on project management practices, organizations are constantly searching for qualified employees with knowledge and proven skills in project management standards and innovative practices. 

The Graduate Certificate in Business Project Management is a four-course program that can be taken post-bachelor’s degree, post-master’s degree or as part of a master’s degree program. 

This program is designed to provide, prepare and develop the necessary skills for business professionals to succeed in project management teamwork and leadership. The program has a specific emphasis on managing projects that integrate information systems, business strategy and business processes.

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Curriculum 

The Business Project Management Certificate is a 12-credit hour/four course program.

Design your schedule to meet your needs and interests based on the following options:

Required:

  • MIS 7605 – Business Database Systems
  • MIS 7610 – Systems Analysis & Design
  • MIS 7671 – Project/Change Management
  • MIS 6672 – Project Management Tools

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Benefits

  • Certified – Offered through the University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business & Economics, which is 100% AACSB accredited.

  • Flexible – Classes are available in both traditional classroom and fully online formats. The certificate can be completed quickly with available sections in summer, fall and spring semesters.

  • Expandable – Classes taken to earn the Certificate can count toward a master’s degree in Information Services for degree-seeking students.

  • Connected – Take advantage of the tremendous networking opportunities with other professionals in your career.

  • Extended-Residency – Graduates of the MSIS degree program and the Project Management Certificate program may apply for extended months of OPT after completion of both programs during the same semester.

  • High-Demand – There is a continuously increasing level of demand from the business community and advisory boards for individuals with specialized project management training.

  • Continued-Learning – By enrolling in this Project Management Certificate program you can earn PDUs to maintain a PMP Certification.

 

Admission Requirements


  • U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, awarded by an accredited college or university. The MSIS program will consider three-year degrees from accredited institutions.

  • 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).

  • GRE or GMAT (to inquire about GRE/GMAT waivers, please email Anna Myers at ammyers@memphis.edu

  • English Proficiency if applicable.

Next Steps


For more information, please contact

Dr. Sandy Schaeffer
Email | 901.678.2697
 
To apply, please contact the Graduate Programs Office (GPO)

101 Fogelman College Admin. Bldg.
GPO Website | Email GPO | Phone: 901.678.3721 | Fax: 901.678.4705