Certificate School of Business
Project Management Graduate Certificate
Four online courses that prepare you for the PMP® exam and stack into the M.B.A.
- Credential
- Graduate Certificate
- Duration
- 8 months
- Credits
- 12
- Format
- Online
- Tuition
- $1,150 /credit
- Next start
- Jan 19, 2027
- Apply by
- Dec 15, 2026
Program overview
What this program is about
This fully online certificate teaches predictive and agile project management through real projects from your own workplace.
All 12 credits transfer into the Campora M.B.A., and the courses cover the 35 contact hours required to sit for the PMP® exam.
Learning by doing
Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Online students complete their projects with partner organizations near where they live.
- 90%employed or in grad school within six months
- 22students in an average class
What you will learn
- Plan scope, schedule and budget
- Lead agile and hybrid teams
- Manage risk and stakeholders
- Prepare for the PMP® exam
Curriculum
Your courses, term by term
12 credits across 2 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.
Term 1 · Spring 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PMG 101 | Project Management Foundations | 3 |
| PMG 201 | Agile and Scrum | 3 |
Term 2 · Summer 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PMG 301 | Risk and Stakeholder Management | 3 |
| PMG 401 | Project Management Capstone | 3 |
Career outcomes
Where graduates go
- Project manager $108,000
- Scrum master $118,000
- Program coordinator $64,000
Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.
Recent graduates work at
- Raytheon
- Boston Scientific
- Mass General Brigham
- Liberty Mutual
Admissions
What you need to apply
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Unofficial transcript (official before enrollment)
- Current résumé
- Short statement of goals (300 words)
Deadlines
- Spring start (priority)
- Dec 14, 2026
- Fall start (priority)
- Mar 1, 2027
- Final deadline
- Jul 1, 2027
Tuition & aid
Cost and how to pay for it
| Tuition12 credits at $1,150 per credit | $13,800 |
|---|---|
| Technology fee | $300 |
| Books & materialsestimate | $400 |
| Estimated total per year | $14,500 |
Scholarships for this program
- up to 25%Graduate Merit Awardstrong academic or professional record
- 15%Employer Partner Discountstaff of 120 partner organizations
- 20%Alumni AwardCampora graduates
Faculty
Who teaches you
Earned the certificate and my PMP in the same year — and a promotion.
FAQ
Questions students ask
Can I apply the credits to a degree?
Yes. All 12 credits count toward the Campora M.B.A.
How long does the program take?
8 months at the recommended pace. You can take longer by enrolling part time.
When can I start?
The next start date is January 18, 2027. Apply by December 14, 2026 for priority review.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Online programs do not lead to an F-1 visa, but students anywhere in the world can enroll.
How do I pay for it?
91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.
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