The Certificate of Advanced Study in Project Management is awarded after successful completion of 18 credit hours of core project management courses. Core courses are comprehensive in approach and are based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) and are widely accepted in businesses and industries. Skills identified by PMI include the ability to manage project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement.
Students must fulfill the following requirements to receive a certificate from MSU:
- Achieve a minimum grade of “B” in each course for the certificate program.
- Take all courses under the direction of MSU faculty. (Course substitutions or transfers are not allowed.)
- Request a certificate within one year upon completion of the core courses in the program.
Note:
Students who wish to obtain additional professional certification known as Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM must meet additional conditions that are set by Project Management Institute (PMI). PMI is a non-profit project management professional association that develops, administers, and maintains PMP certification standards.
Admission
Admission into the Certificate Program in Project Management requires that the candidate provides information that would allow the Department Admissions Committee to evaluate applicants’ background and preparation.
These items are required for admission:
- Completed Application Form
- Official undergraduate transcripts from all undergraduate schools
- Three letters of recommendation
- A detailed resume
- An essay on professional plans and what role the MSPM will play in attaining them. An interview might also be required
- Document(s) substantiating two years of full-time work experience
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