Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management from OU-Tulsa equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage projects and achieve business goals. Through project-based learning and collaboration, students develop competencies in initiating, planning, executing, and evaluating projects. The program emphasizes practical application and prepares graduates for various career paths in project management and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Graduate Certificate in Project Management, offered by OU-Tulsa, aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage projects and achieve business goals.
It emphasizes practical application through project-based learning and collaboration with diverse teams, mirroring real-world project environments.
• Objectives: Upon completion of the program, graduates will have developed competencies in initiating, planning, executing, and evaluating organizational projects.
They will possess a strong understanding of project management principles and techniques, enabling them to contribute effectively to project teams.

Outline:

• Program Content: The curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics essential for project management.
Students will explore the planning process, strategy development, project management psychology, customer service, market analysis, organizational communication, global business practices, ethics, technology management, and emerging trends in project management.
• Course Schedule: The program consists of nine courses:
ODYN 5313: Planning Processes and Strategy Development ODYN 5323: The Psychology and Practice of Project Management ODYN 5333: Customer Service and Market Analysis ODYN 5343: Organizational Communication ODYN 5353: Global Business Practices and Ethics ODYN 5373: Technology Management and Industrial Engineering ODYN 5383: Emerging Topics in Project Management (up to 2 times) ODYN 5393: Creativity and Innovation in Organizations ODYN 5513: Knowledge Management in Project-Driven Organizations
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes diversity among applicants, seeking a mix of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to create a dynamic learning environment.

Careers:

• Career Paths: The certificate prepares graduates for various career paths, including Project Management Specialist, Operations Research Analyst, Management Analyst, Business Operations Specialist, and Technology and Information Systems Management.
• Opportunities: Graduates have employment opportunities with organizations such as Hilti, QuikTrip, Helmrich & Payne, St. Francis, BOK Financial, OneOK, OneGAS, TCC, Magellan Midstream, Williams, and CAP Tulsa.