Graduate Certificate in Project Management (STEM)

Project management is an established management discipline used extensively in every sector of the economy, including all branches of government, industry, and nonprofit organizations. Project management, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), is the application of knowledge, skills, and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. GW's graduate certificate program prepares students with the diverse proficiencies and skills required to succeed in a project-based environment.

The graduate certificate in project management program is enhanced by the related master in science in project management. The certificate program is designed to provide students with detailed coverage of basic concepts and theories of project management and related skills, preparing students to succeed in a project environment. Up to a total of 12 credits required for the certificate can count toward requirements for the MS degree.

This is a STEM designated program.

Visit the program website for additional program information.

Visit the School of Business website for admissions information.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

The GW School of Business
Attn: Graduate Admissions
2201 G Street, NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20052

Contact for questions:

business@gwu.edu
202-994-1212)
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

Visit the School of Business website for additional admissions information.

This Bulletin covers the degree requirements for students matriculating in the current academic year. Students who matriculated before the current year can find their requirements in the relevant archived Bulletin.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits, including 6 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses. At least one elective (3 credits) must be a STEM course.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
DNSC 6261	Project Management Principles
MBAD 6224	Decision Making and Data Analysis
Electives
6 credits in elective courses selected from the list below. At least one elective (3 credits) must be in Decision Sciences (DNSC) to meet the requirement for one STEM course.
DNSC 6250	Project Economics and Finance
DNSC 6252	Risk Analysis for Decision Making
DNSC 6254	Risk Measurement and Management
DNSC 6257	Cost Estimation and Control
DNSC 6258	Collaborative Decision Making and Portfolio Optimization
DNSC 6267	Planning and Scheduling
DNSC 6271	Agile Project Management
MBAD 6263	Organizations and Human Capital
MGT 6210	Leading Teams