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Why Earn Your Certificate in Project Management?

These certificates are ideal for working professionals and subject matter experts who are interested in enhancing their skills or gaining specialized knowledge in a particular area.

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

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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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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Contact Information

Project Management Program Contacts

Main Contact

lapt@umbc.edu

Program Director

Greg Williams
410-455-2360
gregw@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Current Student Help
opp-studentsuccess@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537

Request Help

Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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