certificate overview
With the emerging reliance on project management practices, organizations are consistently searching for qualified employees with knowledge and proven skills in project management standards and innovative practices.
The Graduate Certificate in Business Project Management offered through the MIS Department at the Fogelman College of Business and Economics is a four-course program that can be taken post-bachelor’s degree, post-master’s degree or as part of a master’s degree program.
This program is designed to provide, prepare and develop the necessary skills for business professionals to succeed in project management teamwork and leadership. The program has a specific emphasis on managing projects that integrate information systems, business strategy and business processes.
curriculum
The Business Project Management Certificate is a 12-credit hour/four course program.
Required:
- MIS 7605 – Business Database Systems (3)
- MIS 7610 – Systems Analysis and Design (3)
- MIS 7671 – Project/Change Management (3)
- MIS 6672 – Project Management Tools (3)
Course Descriptions are listed in the UofM catalog. Review our catalog instructional page before visiting the catalog website.
benefits
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Certified – Offered through the University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business and Economics, which is 100% AACSB accredited.
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Flexible – Classes are available in both traditional classroom and fully online formats. The certificate can be completed quickly with available sections in summer, fall and spring semesters.
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Expandable – Classes taken to earn the certificate can count toward a master’s degree in Information Systems (MSIS) for degree seeking students.
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Connected – Take advantage of the tremendous networking opportunities with other professionals in your career.
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Extended-Residency – Graduates of the MSIS degree program and the Project Management Certificate program may apply for extended months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) after completion of both programs during the same semester.
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High-Demand – There is a continuously increasing level of demand from the business community and advisory boards for individuals with specialized project management training.
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Continued-Learning – By enrolling in this Project Management Certificate program you can earn Professional Development Units (PDU) to maintain a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
admission requirements
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U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, awarded by an accredited college or university. The MSIS program will consider three-year degrees from accredited institutions.
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2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
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GRE or GMAT (to inquire about GRE/GMAT waivers, please email Anna Myers at ammyers@memphis.edu)
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English Proficiency if applicable.
program advisor
Anna Myers
Assistant Director
Graduate Programs Office and Advising
MSIS Academic Advisor
Email | 901.678.3442
next step
Review the Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements and apply today!