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Why Earn Your Certificate in Project Management?

The Project Management certificate program at UMBC provides experienced professionals with industry-relevant technical and soft skills. Our coursework will help you develop the critical analysis capabilities necessary to successfully complete projects and lead high-performing technical, virtual, and international teams.

The goal of the Project Management graduate certificate program is to provide students with the skills and critical analysis capabilities necessary to successfully manage projects.

At a Glance

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What Are My Career Options Studying Project Management?

As organizations become more complex, there is an increasing need for professionals who understand how to effectively see projects through to completion. Our 4-course certificate in Project Management will equip you with the skills employers are looking for. Our industry-based instructors combine their experience with theory to provide a rich classroom experience. Organizations across industries require professionals who understand how to keep projects on scope and on budget. Our small classes are taught with a mix of in-person and online instruction that provide students with an exceptional in-classroom experience while allowing for work-school life balance.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Review Project Management Certificate Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline. 3-5 years of work experience. English proficiency testing (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE) is required for international students. Please visit our website for detailed admissions requirements.

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

All Students:
Apply by August 1

Spring Semester

All Students:
Apply by December 1

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Project Management Program Contacts

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Project Management Certificate