Graduate Certificate in Project, Program & Portfolio Management at Towson University

The Project, Program & Portfolio Management at Towson University is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Towson , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Project, Program & Portfolio Management

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
https://www.towson.edu/cbe/departments/business-analytics-technology-management/grad/projmgmt/

Program Director: Dr. Natalie M. Scala
Phone: 410-704-2773
Email: [email protected]

The purpose of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project, Program and Portfolio Management is to provide prospective students with the knowledge and competencies necessary to manage projects, programs and portfolios. The program will provide managers the wherewithal to develop professionally and further their careers within a broad range of industries.

The program will be offered through a unique educational experience that is a blend of theory and practice. The primary objective is to provide students with both a conceptual and pragmatic understanding of general and specialized project, program and portfolio management areas that are applicable across industries and fields. This program has been designed by benchmarking the content and courses against industry credentialing offerings so that graduates of the program can proceed to professional certification based on the knowledge gained in the program. Students have the opportunity to complete courses in a combination of face-to-face, online and blended formats.

Graduates of the program will be employed in areas with job titles such as project manager, program manager, cost estimator, among others.

Learning Objective 1

Compare and contrast key subject domains of project, program and portfolio management. (Bloom's Level 4 – Analyze)
Courses assessed: Intro to Project Management (EBTM 604); Program and Portfolio Management (EBTM 750).

Learning Objective 2

Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate a PPP situation. (Bloom's Level 5 – Evaluate)
Courses assessed: Procurement and Sourcing (EBTM 620).

Learning Objective 3

Compare and contrast methods to evaluate leadership skills and communication plans in a PPP setting. (Bloom's Level 4 – Analyze)
Courses assessed: Project Leadership and Communication (EBTM 625); Program and Portfolio Management (EBTM 750).

Learning Objective 4

Create an integrated project or program plan and portfolio using appropriate software. (Bloom's Level 6 – Creating)
Courses assessed: Intro to Project Management (EBTM 604); Program and Portfolio Management (EBTM 750).

Disciplines

College of Business & Economics

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Project, Program & Portfolio Management at Towson University

Entry Requirements

Send your transcript.

This applies to regionally accredited degrees earned within the United States.

Degree-seeking applicants must submit one official transcript from each college or university they attended. Non-degree applicants must submit one official transcript from the institution where they earned their highest degree.

Official transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution electronically, using a transcript encryption service via email to [email protected], OR by mail, sealed and stamped by the issuing institution to: Towson University, Graduate Admissions, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252.

Transcripts submitted by the student are not considered official.

Pre-degree students must make sure their transcript includes all grades from the first semester of their senior year.

Submit email addresses for letters of recommendation.

Some programs require letters of recommendation as part of the application process. If the program for which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, you must enter the email address of each recommender in order to successfully submit your application. An email will be sent directly to your references asking them to complete an online recommendation.

Additional requirements for international applicants.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time in graduate degree programs at Towson University. Review the list of graduate programs that meet F1/JI requirements. In addition, international applicants may be required to provide proof of English-language proficiency and a course-by-course credential evaluation.

Note: Students who have completed a degree in the U.S. will qualify for English Proficiency without submitting additional test scores.

English Requirements

PTEMin 57
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Project, Program & Portfolio Management at Towson University

Application Fee 45

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Project, Program & Portfolio Management at Towson University

Complete your application and submit the application fee.

A $45 non-deferrable, non-refundable fee is required with your application. Students applying with a fee waiver will have the option to choose the type of fee waiver to be used during the payment section of the application.

Graduate Certificate in Project, Program & Portfolio Management at Towson University

Towson University

United States of America, Towson