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Graduate Certificate

Boston University's Metropolitan College offers a for-credit Graduate Certificate in Project Management that is uniquely tailored to industry and delivered on-site at companies.

Through customized case studies and project simulations, distinguished Boston University faculty will present a comprehensive curriculum that addresses the methodologies of effective leadership and communication, and the essentials of project management principles as they pertain to industry needs. The Graduate Certificate in Project Management combines maximized accessibility for working professionals with the high academic standards for which Boston University is renowned.

Employees earn the Graduate Certificate in Program Management by completing a series of four courses.

Transfer of Credits to Degree Programs

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Program Management, qualified students may apply their courses toward the requirements for one of three Master of Science degree programs:

  • Computer Information Systems
    (a classroom based Master of Science degree at BU public sites)
  • Administrative Studies
    (a classroom based Master of Science degree at BU public sites)
  • Project Management
    (an online Master of Science degree)

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is also excellent preparation for the internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and COMPTIA’s IT Project+ Certification. In preparation for the PMP Certification Exam, companies who host the Graduate Certificate program may also arrange for an optional one-day course at a special, discounted rate.

Requirements

Applicants to the Graduate Certificate program must meet several general admissions requirements.

  • Applicants must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants are expected to show good writing skills and strong professional reasons for pursuing this program.
  • Applicants must demonstrate through their admissions essay that they can handle a rigorous, fast-paced curriculum and can play a unique role in classroom discussion.
  • International students for whom English is not a first language must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For current information on the TOEFL examination,please visit www.ets.org/toefl.

Applying for the Graduate Certificate in Program Management

Once a company has made arrangements to host the Graduate Certificate program, employees may apply for admission by submitting the following materials:

  • Graduate Certificate in Program Management application form.
  • Proof of graduation from an accredited institution with an earned GPA of 3.0. Complete official transcripts, or notarized full-sized copies, from all previous college, university, and graduate study must be submitted in a sealed and stamped envelope.
  • Payment of a nonrefundable application fee of $70 (must accompany the application).
  • Original TOEFL score submitted directly to Boston University by the testing agency.
  • A brief admissions essay.
  • Resume.
  • Three letters of recommendation.

Good Academic Standing

Students admitted to the Project Management Certificate Program must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 in each course to be in good academic standing and to graduate from the certificate program. No grade lower than B- may be used toward graduation requirements at Boston University. Faculty will work with students throughout the program to make certain that students are aware of their academic progress and any potential deficiencies.

Required Courses

  • AD 642 Project Management
  • AD 643 Project Communications Management
  • AD 644 Project Risk and Cost Management
  • AD 646 Program Management

Preparation for the PMP Certification Exam

In this optional, one-day course, students prepare for the Project Management Certification Exam offered by the Project Management Institute. The exam consists of 200 questions focusing on the five Processing Groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, and Closing) and the nine Knowledge Areas (Scope, Quality, Time, Cost, Risk, Human Resources, Procurement, Communications, and Integration Management) as delineated by PMI’s “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.” This course is offered at a special discount to Graduate Certificate program participants and at companies only.

If you—or your company—are interested in holding the Graduate Certificate program at your company’s location, please contact us at 617-353-6001 or metcorp@bu.edu.