Certificate of Professional Preparation - Project Management Overview (C810)
Type of Award
CPP - Certificate of Professional Preparation
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/Bachelors
Program Description
The Certificate of Professional Preparation in Project Management concentrates on project management fundamentals focusing on all knowledge areas covered in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to include: project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communications, risk, and procurement management. Students will gain an understanding of all phases of a project life cycle form initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, to closing.
These courses cover competencies for several certifications including Project Management Institute's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Admission Requirements
To apply for the Certificate of Professional Preparation in Project Management program, students must have earned a bachelor's degree and have at least a 2.0 GPA. Please see a bachelor's degree advisor for more information and program course requirements. Also see the Admissions section of the catalog for detailed admission requirements for the bachelor's degree programs.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses in the curriculum, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have earned a "C" or better in all program courses. (Additional Information)
Program Length
Total program semester hours: 21
Location
This program is offered online and at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Professor Hector Hernandez, hernandh@palmbeachstate.edu, 561-868-4118
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in information technology-related positions, such as project managers, information technology managers, systems analysts, business analysts, quality assurance managers, and business process improvement managers.
Career Path Notes
After completion of this program, students may choose to obtain an industry certification in project management such as Project Management Institute's Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management Professional. Students may choose to apply for graduate study at a public or private university.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 21)
| ISM3314 | Project Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| ISM4313 | Managing It Integration (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| ISM4312 | Project and Change Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| ISM4332 | Project Schedule and Cost Control (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| MAN4520 | Quality Management Control (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| MAN4574 | Acquisitions Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| MAN4584 | Project Risk Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 9 )
| ISM3314 | Project Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| ISM4313 | Managing It Integration (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| MAN4520 | Quality Management Control (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| ISM4312 | Project and Change Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| ISM4332 | Project Schedule and Cost Control (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| MAN4574 | Acquisitions Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| MAN4584 | Project Risk Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 21