Program Information
Advanced Technical Cert - Code 3005 - Catalog 2017/2018
Theresa Moore, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3938, Theresa.Moore@daytonastate.edu
Grady Meeks, Associate Professor, 386-506-3856, Grady.Meeks@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the advanced technical certificate in project management is to prepare students with industry standard skill sets for employment as project managers inclusive of all countries, industries, companies and projects.
Description:
This program consists of 25 credits leading towards requirements for proficiency in industry standard and internationally recognized project management skill sets and certification preparation in conjunction with respective experience in the following areas: Microsoft Project (2013 74-343), CompTIA Project+, Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), Certified Lean Six Sigma (ICGB), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.
- Perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams.
- Use industry recognized project management software.
- Apply agile principles and practices on projects.
- Integrate stakeholder business requirements to shape the output of projects and drive successful business outcomes.
- Assess and analyze projects risks along with plans to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities.
- Apply principles of quality management throughout the Project Life Cycle.
- Demonstrate knowledge and advanced experience in the specialized area of developing and maintaining project schedules.
Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have earned an Associate of Science (AS), an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, a Bachelor of Science (BS) or a previous Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) with an overall grade point average of 2.5.
- Applicants who have not earned as associate degree may be admitted to the program if they have earned at least 60 transferable college level credits with a grade of “C” or better in all core courses. Applicants in this category must otherwise meet all other requirements for admission which will be granted by approval of the Chair.
- Students may be required to take prerequisite courses to complete this certificate.
Careers
Job Titles for this certificate are Project Manager, Administrative Services Manager, General and Operations Manager, Construction Manager, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Engineering Managers, Management Analysts, Medical and Health Services Managers.
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Program Specific Courses
| GEB4930 | Selected Topics in Management | 3 |
| MAN3593 | Scheduling and Logistics | 3 |
| MAN4520 | Quality Management | 3 |
| MAN4535 | Business Process Analysis | 3 |
| MAN4583 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| MAN4584 | Project Risk Management | 3 |
| MAN4741 | Agile Project Management | 3 |
| MAN4900 | Capstone Project in Supervision and Management | 4 |
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
Fall A
| GEB4930 | Selected Topics in Management | 3 |
| MAN4583 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
Fall B
2nd Semester
Spring A
Spring B
Spring AB
| MAN4900 | Capstone Project in Supervision and Management | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 25