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IT Project Management Advanced Certificate

IT Project Management Advanced Certificate - Certificate

Program Requirements:

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Admission Type:

General College Admission
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Locations:

Conway

Contact:

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(843) 347-3186

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The IT Project Management Advanced Certificate is designed to expose students to information technology and its place in the modern business environment. Students will learn entry-level skills in IT project planning and coordination, networking concepts, IT security fundamentals, and Voice over IP fundamentals. Students will also learn the Project Management Professional (PMP) framework and risk analysis. Successful students will be prepared to move into entry-level roles as project coordinators on IT development projects and to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM® exam.

Admissions into the program require at least an associate degree or higher. 

Career Outlook

Graduates of the IT Project Management Advanced Certificate program find that they have an extensive understanding of project management within the IT industry and all that it entails. Graduates of the program have experience with making advanced managerial decisions within an organization, as well as thorough knowledge in computer information systems security. The following industries offer various employment opportunities to graduates of the program:

  • Telecommunications (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, HTC, Spectrum
  • Healthcare/Hospitals
  • Insurance agencies
  • Computer/Software/Technology corp
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government agencies

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.

Mission/Purpose Statement:

The IT Project Management Advanced Certificate provides a foundation of financial and management courses to students which support its core in project management, computer and information technology concepts and security, as well as developing trends within the industry.

Goals:

  • Students will be competent in financial and managerial functions
  • Students will be proficient in project management competencies related to the IT industry
  • Students will be proficient in computer and information technology concepts and security
  • Students will communicate effectively
  • Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • The program promotes professional behaviors and lifelong learning
  • The program will effectively meet the needs of the community for entry-level positions that require project management functions

For more information, contact:
Theresa Strong - (843) 349-7559

Curriculum Sequence

First Semester - Fall Course Title Semester Credit Hours
BAF 101 Personal Finance 3
MGT 150 Fundamentals of Supervision 3
  TOTAL 6
Second Semester - Spring Course Title Semester Credit Hours
MGT 215 Project Management 3
MGT 240 Management Decision Making 3
  TOTAL 6
Third Semester - Fall Course Title Semester Credit Hours
IST 201 CISCO Internetworking Concept 3
CPT 278 Computer  3
CPT 282 Information Systems Security 3
  TOTAL 9
Fourth Semester - Spring Course Title Semester Credit Hours
MGT 285 IT Project Management Simulation 4
MGT 216 Seminar in Project Management & Technology Trends 2
  TOTAL 6
 

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

27