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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Business

Project Management Specialization

Administrative and management professionals who want to become proficient in project management will benefit from this CAGS. This specialization focuses on applying principles, concepts, tools and techniques to improve project performance and organizational effectiveness. Curriculum provides training in planning, project control, effectively working with teams to improve performance, providing leadership, and delivering projects on time and on budget.

Project Management Specialization Courses

Listed are the courses unique to the specialization or concentration. Additional fundamental courses are also required for degree completion. Please see the full Course Catalog or contact an Enrollment Advisor by email admissions@ncu.edu or phone 866-776-0331 for detailed information.

Course CodeNameCourse Description
PM7000-8Project Procurement ManagementDoctoral Learners will examine strategies and materials necessary for the project team to perform their mission. This final assessment will incorporate contract management and the change control processes required to administer contracts or purchase orders.
PM7004-8Project Risk ManagementThis doctoral course examines project risk management planning strategies. Learners will identify, analyze, and suggest responses to processes regarding monitoring and control. Learners will be evaluated on response to discussion questions, subject matter related to the activity and evaluated based on written research papers.
PM7008-8Project Monitoring and ControlIn this course the doctoral Learner will explore the components of project monitoring and control measures to identify variances from the project plan. Corrective actions will be formulated in a final assessment project. Learners will be evaluated on response to discussion questions, subject matter related to the activity and evaluated based on written research papers.
PM7012-8Multiple Project ManagementThis doctoral course provides strategies from industries responsible for management of multiple projects. Learners will utilize multi-project management tools, techniques and methods need to successfully manage allocated resources across various projects. Learners will be evaluated on response to discussion questions, subject matter related to the activity and evaluated based on written research papers.
PM7016-8Managerial Budgets and Project ManagementEarned Value is the accurate measurement of the authorized work physically accomplished plus management's budget for the completed work. This course presents the Earned Value technique which has been around for decades. It is discussed in this course as an effective technique to manage projects.
PM8010CAGS-8Project ManagementThe Learner will create a comprehensive research project that seeks to create a unique solution to a stated, real or hypothetical defined topic approved by the Mentor. Research scope and definitions must be declared before the specific approved project can commence. Learners will be assessed on demonstrated proficiency in designed assignments, which will culminate into a final research project.