Graduate Certificate in Project Management
The three-month Graduate Certificate in Project Management provides
students with the tools and techniques to deliver solutions on time and
within budget. Upon graduation, you will have the skills to build and
sustain a work environment that can address challenges, overcome barriers,
and achieve success.
STUDY project planning and control, leadership
methodologies, cost and risk management techniques, and project
quality management
MEET top project managers who understand the
challenges of today’s international market
ANALYZE case studies to gain valuable historical
insight and anticipate project management trends
CONDUCT project simulations and put the knowledge
you’ve learned into practice
PREPARE for advancement in a wide variety of
project management-related careers, and gain excellent preparation
for PMP® Certification
TRANSFER up to sixteen of the credits you earn
toward a Master of Science in Project Management |
Courses
Dr.
Vijay Kanabar B.Sc., M.S., M.B.A., PMP, Ph.D.
Professor Vijay Kanabar, BU Global Project Management Academic
Coordinator, has been teaching at Boston University for nearly
eight years and has been consulting and teaching in the areas of
IT and Project Management for more than 22 years in the U.S. and
Canada. The author of several books in the areas of IT and Project
Management, Dr. Kanabar has been recognized with awards for outstanding
teaching and research. He has substantial business experience and
is frequently invited to present at conferences organized by corporations
such as Fidelity and State Street.
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The Graduate Certificate in Project Management consists of 4 required
courses for a total of 16 credits.
- Project Management
- Project Leadership and Communications
- Project Risk, Continuity, and Cost Management
- Program Management and Planning
2008-09 Expenses
Application Fee (non-refundable) $70
Program Fee (tuition, books, materials) $8,600*
Registration Fee $40
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to download a PDF of estimated expenses.
*program fees subject to change
Admission Requirements
- Minimum TOEFL Scores: 560 PP / 220 CBT / 84 iBT
(iBT: Reading 21, Listening 18, Speaking 23, Writing 22)
- Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5
- Bachelor's degree
or equivalent
- Two years of work experience
Program Dates
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Fall 2008 |
Spring 2009 |
| Application Deadline |
July 15, 2008 |
November 30, 2008 |
| Orientation |
September 3 and 4, 2008 |
January 7 and 8, 2009 |
| Classes begin |
September 4, 2008 |
January 9, 2009 |
| Graduation |
December 19, 2008 |
May 8, 2009 |
Only in Boston
• The Boston Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) is one
of the world’s 15 largest
• Boston University is the first PRINCE™ Authorized Training Organization
in the U.S.
• Boston University is one of only seven universities worldwide to offer
PMI accredited master’s degree programs
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