Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Fairfax University of America
Key Information
Campus location
Fairfax, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 6,534 / per semester *
Application deadline
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* tuition fee for 9 credit hours per semester. Additional fees apply
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Introduction
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is uniquely different from the Master’s Degree in Project Management or the MBA with a specialization in Project Management in two areas: The focus of a Graduate Certificate in Project Management is on strategic outcomes rather than organizational strategic outcomes, and certificate courses are aligned principally to the core processes and knowledge areas found in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Program Outcome
- Manage the initiation of projects and planning of activities that accurately forecast project costs, timeline, and quality.
- Implement processes for successful resource, communication, and risk and change management.
- Demonstrate effective project execution and control techniques that result in successful projects.
- Conduct project closure activities and obtain formal project acceptance.
- Demonstrate strong working knowledge of ethics and professional responsibility. The GCPM degree program is earned by completing the program course requirements of 18 semester credit hours.
Career Opportunities
The GCPM program develops the foundation for continuing education and leadership in all fields of business and administration. Graduates of the GCPM Program can anticipate jobs in the following types of careers at the management and director level:
- Construction Manager
- Cost Estimator
- General and Operations Manager
- Industrial Production Manager
- Management Consultant
- Procurement Manager
- Project developer
- Project Specialist
- Project Manager
Curriculum
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management requires 18 academic credit hours and requires the completion of an additional course aimed at successful preparation for obtaining the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Core Courses (6 core course- 18 Credits)
Students must take all six (6) courses (18 credit hours).
Code | Course Title | Course Prerequisite | Credits |
PMP 605 | Project Management Systems | None | 3 |
PMP 610 | Quality Project Management Practices | None | 3 |
PMP 615 | Risk Project Management | None | 3 |
PMP 620 | Contract and Procurement Management | None | 3 |
PMP 625 | Advanced Project Management Practices | PMP 605 | 3 |
PMP 650 | PMP Exam Preparation | PMP 605, 610, 615 | 3 |