Program Overview

Major ID: 251C

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

Project Management 1s used throughout business to make sure an organization achieves its objectives. A project management certificate prepares students with the tools, skills, and knowledge necessary to initiate, plan, and implement projects successfully. Project planning topics include various types of business projects with special focus on information technology projects to help provide an overview of project management. Techniques such as work breakdown structures, network diagrams, critical path method, earned value analysis, various financial analysis templates and others are covered in the courses.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities are very good for skilled, capable, and dependable business professionals. Employers are looking for business professionals with excellent communication skills, organizational skills, human relation skills and enthusiasm for the job and organization. Graduates may choose to continue their education towards a bachelor’s degree or begin work in a variety of settings. Graduates can explore opportunities that match their interests and education in a variety of industries.

Program Outcomes

1. Describe the fundamentals of PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), process groups and tools in projects to meet the needs of global, regional and local businesses.
2. Integrate the fundamentals of effective communication, team management and leadership skills with a project team and stakeholder.
3. Apply project management standards in organizations.

Program Faculty

Jon Stambaugh
jon.stambaugh@saintpaul.edu 651.846.1592

Part-time/Full-time Options

This program can be completed by using a combination of day, evening, and online courses. Part-time and full-time options are available.