A certificate is an educational program of study in a specific discipline created for those interested in expanding skills and knowledge for personal and/or professional development. Certificates are credit-based and taught by qualified faculty members. Certificates align with existing curricula and are offered at the undergraduate and graduate level. Certificates require a minimum of 12 semester hours and are recorded on the student’s transcript.

Columbia Southern University is a Registered Education Provider (REP) in project management by the Project Management Institute.

Note: Certificate programs are not eligible for Federal Student Aid, VA funding or Military Tuition Assistance.

Undergraduate Certificate in Project Management

Gives students the tools needed to integrate complex projects and achieve cost-effective results. Upon completion of certificate requirements, students will be able to do the following: (1) Evaluate the key objectives of project management, (2) Use project management tools to make decisions and plan projects.

Select 4 courses from the following:

• MGT 3302 – Introduction to Project Management
• MGT 3303 – Managerial Decision Making
• MGT 3304 – Project Management Overview
• MGT 4301 – Project Planning
• MGT 4304 – Risk Management
• MGT 4305 – Procurement and Contract Management

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Gives students the tools needed to develop strategies and manage complex projects. Upon completion of certificate requirements, students will be able to do the following: (1) Analyze the fundamentals of developing an effective project management team, (2) Lead projects that achieve organizational goals using project management tools.

Select 4 courses from the following:

• MGT 6302 – Project Management Strategy and Tactics
• MGT 6303 – Project Stakeholders
• MGT 6304 – Managing Complex Projects
• MGT 6305 – Project Management

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