Project management is a set of processes, systems, tools, and techniques for effective planning and control of organizational initiatives, priorities, and projects. The use of project management skills and practices ensures successful completion of these mission critical initiatives with focused attention on the managerial oversight, organization-wide communications, and project control needed to complete projects on time and within budget. These skills are comprehensive and highly marketable in the world of modern business. The courses within the Project Management major concentration allow you to develop the skills necessary to be a strong project leader and contribute to the overall success of an organization. Each course within the major concentration builds on a foundation of project management knowledge that has been cultivated through real-world experiences by the faculty teaching the courses featuring world-class proprietary content and a full complement of Cleary-developed instructional materials.
Careers in project management reach into and enhance all areas of business. Along with a Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), career opportunities in project management are available in all sectors. From manufacturing and industrial sectors through the service industry and into marketing, communications and education, effective project management is in high demand.
Public Safety and Service students (i.e., sworn police officers, firefighters, and other approved individuals in public safety and service as described in the Diversity and Leadership program) may pursue a major concentration in Project Management. These students may pursue an accelerated or standard pathway through their program depending on their background and number of credits earned through transfer credit evaluation and prior learning assessment. Interested students should discuss their interest with their academic advisor.
Graduates of the project management program will be able to:
Cleary graduates use their business arts education to become the employees, entrepreneurs, and leaders who transform the marketplace…and the world.
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