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.

Curriculum & Course Descriptions

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
  
  

Course Descriptions  

Course Descriptions are listed in the UofM catalog.

Admissions Requirements

1. Same as College and University requirements.
2. The certificate can be pursued concurrently with other graduate programs at the University.
3. Non-degree seeking applicants must submit a brief (1-2 pages) statement that describes educational and work experiences in business, including their background in project management. GMAT and GRE scores are not required. However, acceptance into the certificate program is not an implied acceptance into any master's degree program.

Graduation Requirements

1. To obtain the certificate, the student must complete all 4 required courses with an average grade of B (3.0) or higher, for a total of 12 credit hours.
2. In the semester of graduation, the student must submit an Intent to Graduate form to the Graduate School and a Graduate Certificate Candidacy form to the College Director of Graduate Studies by the deadline specified by the Graduate School.

For all graduation requirements visit here.

Contact Us

To apply or for more information, please contact:
Dr. S. J. (Sandy) Schaeffer, III
Email | 901.678.2608

To apply, please visit the Graduate Admissions website