Program Features

• Instructors who are active subject matter experts in the field 
• Opportunity to build working relationships with other professionals from around the world
• Case studies and guest speakers
• Opportunity to work in teams to apply and strengthen project management skills in a quarter-long project

Who Should Apply

This program is for current business professionals and university students who want to expand their project management skills and succeed in global business.

You don’t need any previous work experience to apply, but advanced English skills are required. For admissions requirements, see How to Apply.

Note: This one-quarter program is part of our three-quarter Global Business Certificate. 

Courses

Students in this program take two courses, one core course (15.5 hours per week) and one elective course (2.5 hours per week).

Core Course

This ten-week course, taught by local project management specialists, introduces the project management discipline and allows students an opportunity to examine case studies and participate in team projects that cover risk management, communication skills, cost, scheduling and more, completing a marketing event for the final project.   

Through lectures, case studies, guest speakers, and group activities, students will identify, track, and practice the methods, tools, and techniques for initiating, planning, and implementing a successful project as the project manager and competent leader. Students will learn how to define and implement project quality throughout the planning process and will be equipped with the knowledge of how to address potential challenges and how to find and select appropriate outside resources as needed. Key areas of focus include: 

• Managing communications & expectations
• Project definition & structuring
• Schedule preparation & costing
• Essential elements for successful projects
• Project execution
• Project control
• Managing vendors
• Closing projects
• Tools and technology
• Cross Cultural and Virtual Teams
• Agile Methodology
• Future trends

Students will also work in teams on a quarter-long project, which provides an opportunity to apply project management principles, tools and techniques learned in the course toward a real-world project that develops their career skills.

Elective Courses

Business Presentation Skills 

Today’s employers seek individuals with strong verbal communication and presentation skills. In this hands-on presentation skills class, students will hone their speaking and delivery skills, develop analytical and organizational skills, and give formal and impromptu presentations.

Writing for Business 

This practical writing workshop is designed to help students understand and practice professional writing for an international business audience. The focus of the class will be writing business emails, letters and reports.

International Negotiations 

In this interactive workshop, students will learn the basic framework and skills necessary for intercultural business negotiations. The focus will be on understanding and creating effective, joint business deals from both the buyer’s and seller’s perspective. To do this, students will engage in team business simulation activities.

Schedule

This course meets Monday through Friday, for a total of 18 hours per week. 

Costs

Tuition

Other Expenses