Project Management - Online Graduate Certificate
Never underestimate the ability to manage projects.
Professionals with bachelor’s degrees can gain knowledge, experience, and a solid foundation for managing projects with our Project Management graduate certificate. These courses are based on the text, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide). They demonstrate practical lessons in project management through theory, actual cases, and practice.
Note: Students in the graduate certificate in Project Management may enroll in the Master of Business Administration at UW-Whitewater if they meet the admission criteria for that program. Certificate courses that are part of the MBA program can count toward completion of that degree at a later date.
Why UW-Whitewater Online?
- Asynchronous program lets you learn day or night
- Build connections through online assignments and discussion boards
- Online MBA ranked #24 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
Fully Online
No requirements to come to campus.
Flexible
Complete courses asynchronously and part time.
Specialized
Enhance your knowledge base and expand your career.
Project Management - Online Graduate Certificate
Certificate Overview
The certificate program requires completion of five courses (14 credits) that are all available online. For course list and descriptions, visit the Graduate Catalog.
Required Courses (5 credits)
- ITSCM 770 Fundamentals of Project Management (2 credits)
- ITSCM 785 Applied Project Management (3 credits)
Elective Courses (choose 9 credits)
- MANGEMNT 764 Sustainable Management (3 credits)
- ITSCM 765 Topics in Project Management (3 credits)
- ITSCM 769 Quality Issues in Operations (3 credits)
- ITSCM 780 Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (3 credits)
- ITSCM 782 Global Project Management (3 credits)
Admission Requirements
No GMAT required.
To qualify for admission to the certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and meet graduate admission criteria.
If you do not meet the graduate admission criteria, please email us to determine if you could be admitted on a conditional basis.
International students must meet additional criteria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for information and assistance.
Online Tuition
This graduate program at UW-Whitewater are a superior value at $692 USD per credit for the 2024-25 academic year — whether you are a Wisconsin resident, an out-of-state student, or international student within the major. Additional fees and non-resident tuition may apply to other courses.
If you compare our graduate tuition to others, you will find that this per-credit price is quite reasonable. Visit the Tuition and Fees webpage for complete information.
Course materials
Graduate students can purchase textbooks and other instructional materials through the University Bookstore or elsewhere online. Students should verify what materials are needed with their instructor.
Financial aid
Students enrolled in a graduate certificate program only are not eligible for federal aid.
Students completing a certificate with a degree program may be eligible for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, or employment. All of these make up a “Financial Aid Package” and may be offered singly or in various combinations. Since funds are limited, priority for aid is based on financial need and how promptly applications are filed. To find out, or if you have other financial aid questions, contact the financial aid staff person assigned to you or try uwwfao@uww.edu or 262-472-1130.
Consider a Master's Degree at UW-Whitewater
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your existing certificate coursework.
Transfer up to 12-credits of your certificate coursework towards the master's degree, saving you time and money.
Check out our Master's programs.
