Project Management

Who should take this certificate?

If you would like to learn the elements needed to initiate, execute and complete a successful project, the Project Management Certificate may be right for you. You will have the opportunity to apply new knowledge and skills to a specific industry in a comprehensive hands-on simulation experience, improve your interpersonal communication skills to prevent or handle all types of conflicts, and learn the nuances of management from a global perspective. This intensive certificate can be completed in just two quarters.

Program Benefits:

• Develop highly marketable competencies in project management
• Build strong interpersonal skills critical to conducting work in a team environment; enhance abilities to manage conflicts and address challenging situations.
• Complete a final capstone class, where you will have the opportunity to use the tools acquired in the program to complete a directed-studies project.
• Study with American students in some of the classes, building your professional network.
• Fulfill the necessary education hours required to apply for PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) exam or PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam.
• Take this alone or in sequence with another business program; apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after three consecutive quarters of study.
• Upon completion of the Project Management Certificate, some units can be transferred to the University of Wisconsin, Platteville, M.S. in Project Management (Master’s degree offered fully online). Learn more at: www.uwplatt.edu/disted/project-management.html

2017 Program Dates:

Two Quarters:

• Spring 2017: March 29 – September 8
• Fall 2017: September 20 – March 23, 2018

Students may begin this full-time program in spring (March) or fall (September) quarter only. There is no entry to the program in winter or summer. View all program dates & prices.

Note: UC San Diego Extension International Programs follow a quarter system. Each quarter consists of 10-12 weeks of full-time study. There are four quarters per year.

Admission Requirements:

You will find the minimum acceptance requirements for the Project Management Certificate below. Applicants who satisfy these requirements are not automatically accepted. Space is limited and the admissions review is competitive. We carefully review the background and qualifications of each applicant to ensure that those admitted will have a successful experience.

Language Proficiency Requirement:

• TOEFL paper-based: 550
• TOEFL iBT: 80
• TOEIC: 760
• IELTS: 6.5
• Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency Exams: Pass

Additional Admission Requirements:

• University study: Minimum requirement is successful completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• Work experience: A minimum of one to two years of full-time, post-university, professional work experience. Internships and part-time work will not be counted towards this requirement.
• Official final university transcripts in English indicating a strong academic history; include grading key. If you have pursued graduate-level coursework or degrees, you must include those transcripts as well.
• Dated and signed letter of recommendation on university or company letterhead from a professor or supervisor.
• Résumé or CV
• Essay: 200 words explaining your qualifications and motivations for taking the program
• You should have a strong working knowledge of the following Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A spoken language phone screening may be required (this can be conducted in person if you are already in San Diego; otherwise it will be done electronically by phone, Skype, etc.).

Project Management Overview:

1st Quarter (15 units)

• Project Management Essentials OR Project Management Boot Camp
• Work Team Concepts and Skills
• Interest-Based Negotiation
• Business Communication Skills
• Managing for Maximum Performance or other management skills course

2nd Quarter (12-15 units)

• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Controlling Project Costs and Risks
• Project Procurement Management
• Directed Studies–Capstone Class
• Elective–Students will have the opportunity to choose an additional class from a list of business elective courses as determined by the business department

Please note: courses are subject to change. For course descriptions, please click here.

Interested in OPT? 

Apply for both the Project Management Certificate and one quarter of Business Essentials or Intermediate Business Essentials when completing application materials. The Business Admissions adviser will work one-on-one with you to determine your third-quarter option. The price of an additional quarter is $4,500.

Program Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, occasional Saturdays
• Daytime and evening courses
• Schedule varies

Location:

Classes are held on the UC San Diego Extension campus in La Jolla or at the off-site University City Center near campus. Access to a car or another source of reliable transportation is required for evening and off-site classes.

Cost (in U.S. dollars):

• Application Fee: $200 (nonrefundable)
• FedEx fee: $50 (optional, but recommended)
• 2017 Tuition: $12,500
• International Student Service Fee: $700 (2 quarters)
• UC San Diego Extension medical insurance: $1,170 (2 quarters)
• Books/Materials: Approximately $300-$800 per quarter (Payment CANNOT be made in advance. Books and materials must be purchased at UC San Diego upon arrival.)