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About This Program
The graduate NanoCert in Business Project Management introduces theories, concepts, and practices. You will learn how the business, outside environment, and other areas affect a project. You will also be exposed to the Project Management Institute’s talent triangle and the 10 knowledge areas from the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
You will delve into practical applications by creating a project management plan. Your plan will include a scope statement, Work Breakdown Schedule (WBS), activity definition, resource allocation, activity duration estimation, schedule, and critical path identification.
Project risks, their effect on other project constraints and how to manage them, as well as a project’s quality requirements and processes are covered. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to practice several tools and techniques.
The courses in this program are designed to bring you closer to completion of the following degree: MBA (Master of Business Administration, Business Project Management concentration).
PMBOK is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
What You Will Do
- Differentiate between a project, program, and portfolio as defined by the Project Management Institute and defend why each is important
- Assess project documentation to create a Project Management Information System (PMIS)
- Create the Statement of Work (SoW) and determine the steps for schedule changes
- Develop a Risk Management Plan
- Develop a Quality Management Plan
Program at a Glance
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Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version
Must take all courses for this section.
Course ID: 5214
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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05/29/23 - 11/03/23 | 11/06/23 - 12/31/23 | Fall 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
07/31/23 - 12/29/23 | 01/01/24 - 02/25/24 | Winter 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
08/28/23 - 02/02/24 | 02/05/24 - 03/31/24 | Winter 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
09/25/23 - 03/01/24 | 03/04/24 - 04/28/24 | Winter 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5215
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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05/29/23 - 11/03/23 | 11/06/23 - 12/31/23 | Fall 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
08/28/23 - 02/02/24 | 02/05/24 - 03/31/24 | Winter 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5216
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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06/26/23 - 12/01/23 | 12/04/23 - 01/28/24 | Fall 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
09/25/23 - 03/01/24 | 03/04/24 - 04/28/24 | Winter 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
Admission Requirements
- All APU master's degree/graduate certificate programs require a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA®).
- Please read all graduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
- There is no fee to complete the APU admission application for this program. View steps to apply.
CHEA® is a registered trademark of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Materials Cost
Technology fee: $85 per course
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