Global Project Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (GPROJ MG PBC)
18 Credits
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE • 18 CREDITS MINIMUM • GPROJ MG PBC
This program is designed to prepare students for a global project management position. While the learning and experiential focus will be primarily in the Business Management and Information Systems and Technology areas, the program also provides students with opportunities to explore and apply the concepts and knowledge in other areas (e.g. construction, operational management in finance, health care). This program will also help prepare students to complete the Project Management Institute (PMP®) project management certification exam.
Preadmission Requirements:
- An undergraduate degree.
- Successful completion of management foundations, statistics and spreadsheet fundamentals through previously completed course work, Competency Exams or CLEP exams.
Prerequisites: The following prerequisite courses are required and must be completed before taking the major courses for the Global Project Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate:
• BITS211 Microcomputer Applications: Spreadsheet (3 cr)
• MGMT211 Management Foundations (3 cr)
• STAT220 Introduction to Statistics (3 cr)
NOTE: PMP ® , PgMP ® , CAPM ® , PMI-SP ® , PMI-RMP ® , and PMI-ACP ® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Students completing the BS Technology Project Management major or the Global Project Management Specialty as part of their BBA in Management are not eligible for this additional certification.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Courses |
18-27 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| GPMT287 | Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111 | |
| GPMT385 | This course provides an in-depth look at scheduling in the complex world of global projects. Students will use MS Project as a platform to learn how to plan and create realistic project schedules, network diagrams and work breakdown structures. Additional topics include scheduling with agile methodology, estimating activity duration, determining the critical path, corrective actions, and generating reports. Students will get plenty of practice using MS Project tools using case studies to gain real world experience. Course aligns with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) teachings. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): GPMT287 | |
| GPMT400 | This class delves into the financial and risk management of project management in a global environment by focusing on activity based forecasting, estimating management reserve, budgeting, risk management and cost associated with projects. Additional topics include identifying and categorizing risks, developing a comprehensive risk management plan, earned value management, and determining proper risk response strategies. It also includes other project management tools and methodologies used in managing global projects. This class is designed to provide students with a metric for an in depth assessment of their desire and commitment toward pursuing a career in global project management in the beginning of their educational process. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): BITS211 Prerequisite(s): GPMT287 | |
| GPMT410 | This class provides students with an in-depth understanding of sourcing in a global environment. Students will develop global contracts and explore cultural and ethical differences of managing projects and contracts in a global environment. Pragmatic and dynamic regional, legal, cultural and ethical environments that affect sourcing decisions and management are reviewed. Upon successful course completion, students will have a solid basis of understanding of the requirements and challenges U.S. based corporate project manager’s face in negotiating and managing global contracts and projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): GPMT287 | |
| GPMT446 | Students will gain insight and knowledge into project product quality and process improvement for creating project or program deliverables. Specific topics include six sigma, lean, quality control, testing, continuous improvement and requirements verification. Special emphasis will be placed on customer satisfaction within a project environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): GPMT287 | |
| GPMT490 or GPMT499 | Project Management Internship or Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®; Preparation | 3 |