Project Management Certificate
This certificate program provides specific professional learning taught at the graduate level in a concentrated format. It is designed to introduce individuals to a new field of study, update existing knowledge, and/or expand career opportunities. The certificate program will address critical knowledge and skills related to project management and will include topics on program planning and execution; leadership and organizational behavior; business modeling; risk management; and contract management. All coursework required for this certificate must be taken as graded credit. Please note: The certificate program is currently available only to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) workforce.
To be considered for admission, the applicant must submit these materials to the Office of Admissions:
- Application for Admission;
- Nonrefundable application fee
- Application for Virginia In-State tuition rates, if applicable; and
- Official transcript(s) showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with an earned GPA of at least 3.0.
Students who intend to complete this certificate as part of their MBA program would follow the admissions requirements for the MBA degree program.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GBUS 521 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| GBUS 526 | Quantitative Business Modeling | 3 |
| GBUS 551 | Project Management | 3 |
| GBUS 553 | Risk Management for Project Managers | 3 |
| GBUS 555 | Contracting for Managers | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Continuation Requirements
Students in this post-baccalaureate certificate program are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress in their courses toward completion of the certificate. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for completion and awarding of the certificate.
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 each session to remain in good standing. Any student whose cumulative GPA is below 3.0 at the end of any session will have the following session to correct the deficiency.
A student who earns grades of C+ or below (C+, C, or F) in three classes will automatically be suspended from the program.
Students who voluntarily interrupt their enrollment for one to three semesters should refer to the Leave of Absence policy in the Academic Rules and Regulations section of this catalog.