Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Courses offered in Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University's Graduate Certificate in Project Management program are designed to provide study in various management practices and principles relating to project preparation and development. These courses could help you develop the organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in project management. Topics likely to be discussed include project organization, budgeting and scheduling, project management software, team management, conflict management, cost estimation, project financing, risk planning and monitoring, procurement strategies, and contract administration. You might also take classes addressing quality control, change management, organizational theories, leadership development, and communication methods.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Prior to enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Project Management program, you should have earned a bachelor's degree and possibly have completed coursework in business administration or management. You might have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, as project managers must be able to schedule tasks and address issues of a project from development to implementation. Before you enroll in a DeVry University degree program, you may need to satisfy minimum requirements, including having already earned a high school diploma or equivalent.

What Are the Course Requirements?

DeVry University's Graduate Certificate in Project Management requires the completion of 18 credit hours. This includes six credits in leadership and quality courses and 12 credits in project management classes. Project Management Course Requirement Examples could include:

• Managing Quality
• Digital Leadership
• Leadership and Organizational Behavior
• Project Management Systems
• Program Management
• Project Cost and Schedule Control
• Project Risk Management

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After completing Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University's Graduate Certificate in Project Management program, you could be prepared to pursue various business projects in nearly any type of industry. You might oversee the planning, scheduling, and budgeting for projects in operations, information technology, corporate communications, human resources, or product development.

Positions you could be interested in include:

• Project Manager
• Project Scheduler
• Operations Manager
• Quality Control Manager

Advanced Degrees

If you choose to pursue a master's degree after earning Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University's Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you would likely pursue this degree in management or business administration. Expected topics of discussion in a project management graduate degree program could include contract management, negotiation methods, quality management, organizational behavior, and business analytics.

Master's degree options include but are not limited to:

• Master of Science in Project Management
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management