Develop Skills to Align Projects with Strategic Business Goals
The 2020 Project Management Institute Pulse of the Profession® notes that “Organizations are undergoing a fundamental paradigm shift in which projects are no longer adjacent to operations but instead primary to how work gets done and problems get solved. In today’s C-suite—and tomorrow’s—it is the portfolio that disrupts, that innovates, that expands and thrives.” More people will be hired to manage project portfolios as industries become more project-oriented. In fact, it is predicted that the global economy will need 25 million new project professionals by 2030 (PMI 2021 Talent Gap Report).
The Graduate Certificate in Project, Program & Portfolio Management is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.
Curriculum
Boston University’s Graduate Certificate in Project, Program & Portfolio Management consists. of four required online courses (16 units). Students with PMI® certifications can earn up to 45 PDUs per course.
Plus one elective course chosen with an advisor. Elective could include MET AD 647 Project and Program Governance or MET AD 649 Agile Project Management, if not taken above.
*Or any approved IT Project Management course from the Metropolitan College Department of Computer Science
Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.
How You Benefit from a Boston University Education
A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.
Enjoy an average 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio in courses that are 100% online, while tackling complex issues alongside peers with solid academic and practical experience.
The Project, Program & Portfolio Management graduate certificate shares courses with the MS in Project Management, which is accredited by the Project Management Institute® (PMI) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).
Optional, complimentary Project Management Professional (PMP®) and PMI-ACP® exam preparation courses are ideal for those who seek to pursue PMP® certification. Those who already hold PMI® certifications can earn up to 45 PDUs per course. The curriculum also prepares you for success on the exams leading to the Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) designation.
Focus on practical, hands-on education, combining graduate-level theory with the core competencies and skills that underlie the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification—education you can apply on the job.
Advance your practical knowledge of project management in fun and interesting ways with the Project Management Student Club, which provides opportunities for individual leadership and group development through activities and real projects.
Two self-paced, complimentary laboratories offer access to advanced tools and provide opportunities to hone project management skills and technological proficiency using case studies.
Rankings & Accreditations
Accredited member of AACSB International
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (through BU’s Questrom School of Business)
#4
America’s Top Online Colleges
Graduate with Project, Program & Portfolio Management Expertise
Students who complete the Project, Program & Portfolio Management Graduate Certificate will be able to demonstrate:
Evaluate critical success factors for projects and programs across industries, and use these factors to create project portfolios that align with strategic goals of the organization and describe best practices for managing such a portfolio.
Construct a program management plan that describes best practices for the creation and management of programs and how to plan and coordinate resources, procurement, schedule, finance, risk, and manage change.
Acquire in-depth practical knowledge of enterprise tools used in organizations to plan and manage a portfolio of programs and projects, and leverage project analytics data to make well-informed decisions.
“While working in various project management roles, I realized the immense value that formal training and a structured curriculum could bring to my skill set. Despite my professional experience, I recognized the need to deepen my theoretical understanding and stay ahead of industry trends. This realization, coupled with a desire for professional growth and career advancement, motivated me to pursue a master’s degree in project management.” Read more.
Vinita Mehta (MET’24) Special Projects Manager at SRMD MS, Project Management, Concentration in Program & Project Portfolio Management
Advance Your Career
BU MET’s Project Management graduate programs prepare you for a wealth of different roles, such as Project Manager, Program Manager, Marketing Specialist, IT Manager, Business Continuity Planner, Emergency Management Director, Software Developer, Construction Manager, Management Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Risk Management Specialist, among others.
Recent graduates have found job opportunities and career paths at companies such as:
Google
Amazon
Microsoft
State Street
Fidelity
Putnam
UnitedHealth Group
Deloitte
Ernst & Young (EY)
Genzyme
Biogen
Pfizer
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET
You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through MET’s Career Development office, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources, including one-on-one career counseling by appointment for online students. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through BU’s Center for Career Development.
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