Graduate Certificate in International Project Management

Course details

The University of Atlanta’s (Graduate) Certificate Program in International Project Management is a high-quality graduate certificate program -- designed for, and available to, college educated professionals who manage teams, departments, divisions and for senior project managers and project directors who seek formal recognition and a graduate certificate attesting to such level of educational attainment. Beyond that, candidates should have a reasonable degree of experience in international studies and PM and wish to develop further competence specific to the international dimensions of project management.

Program Objectives

Those who successfully complete the (Graduate) Certificate in International Project Management will:

• Understand the theory and applications of the guiding principles and techniques of project management in conformity with contemporary, internationally recognized standards.
• Be positioned to locate, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner (with international emphases).
• The ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems in both national and international contexts.
• Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication, as necessary in numerous international contexts.
• A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.
• A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.
• A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavor and the ability to take a leadership role in the community or across communities and, at times, across national borders.
• An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities in an international context.