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Master Project Management Skills for Real-World Success
The certificate program aims to give students the skills that employers want in both technical and behavioral aspects of project management. We help students understand project management principles and practices, along with problem-solving and leadership. Using case studies, tools, techniques, and hands-on activities, students learn the basics of project management based on the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge. By the end of the program, students are ready to handle real-world project management situations and can manage both traditional and Agile projects effectively.
Students may also be interested in our Management: Operational Excellence Certificate or the Master of Science in Management: Operational Excellence.
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Curriculum Requirements
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Required Courses
Required courses (6 credits)
- GCBA 720 Project Management
- GCBA 698 Agile Project Management
- GCBA 697 Leadership and Ethics
- GCBA 705 Change Management
- GCBA 725 Six Sigma Lean Green Belt Certification Prep Course
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Key Courses
Project Management: This course covers the basics of effective project management, including tools and techniques for planning, measuring, and controlling projects. It also discusses organizing and managing projects, focusing on scope, time management, human resource planning, and project communications as outlined by the Project Management Institute. Students get to apply these concepts through real-life exercises, examples, and software tools, blending theory with practical application.
Leadership and Ethics: This course focuses on leading in the global economy with an emphasis on continuous improvement and ethical leadership. Students will learn leadership theories and how to apply them to initiate and manage organizational changes. Through case studies, they will identify key ethical issues related to Operational Excellence, focusing on seven core ethical standards: The Common Good, Human Dignity, Care, Hospitality, Stewardship, Solidarity, and Subsidiarity.
Six Sigma Lean Green Belt Certification Prep Course: This course provides a solid understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and how to work effectively within a Six Sigma team. It teaches Lean principles to improve quality and reduce defects, and covers the DMAIC process for implementing changes. The goal is to help you apply Six Sigma and Lean tools, interpret results, and develop the skills needed to be a Six Sigma Lean Green Belt and pass the certification exam.