Master's Track Certificate in Project Management
The four-month, accelerated Master's Track 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 Master's Track 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
Internships
Students may apply for an Advanced Certificate, which includes an internship semester following the academic component. In doing so, students submit financial documentation for both semesters in their initial application and, if accepted into the program, are issued I-20s for the length of both academic semesters. These internships are typically unpaid. Project Management students will have the opportunity to complete a four-month internship in one of many industries, ranging from tourism to public service to high-tech. Internship placements reflect students’ backgrounds and future goals. Separate admissions processes and tuition apply. To learn more about the BU Global Internship Experience, click here.
Optional Practical Training
Students in the Advanced Track are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after successfully completing both the certificate and internship. Through OPT, international students can remain in the U.S. and work for up to one year at a salary negotiated with the employer.
2009/2010 Expenses
Application Fee (non-refundable) $70
Program Fee (tuition, books, materials) $8,900
Advanced Certificate (includes Internship) $11,700
Registration Fee $40
Click here
to download a PDF of estimated expenses.
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 recommended
Program Dates
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Fall 2009 |
Spring 2010 |
| Application Deadline |
June 15, 2009 |
November 14, 2009 |
| Orientation |
September 1 and 2, 2009 |
January 14 and 15, 2010 |
| Program Begins |
September 2, 2009 |
January 19, 2010 |
| Program Ends |
Week of December 14, 2009 |
May 11, 2010 |
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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