Project Management, Undergraduate Certificate – Online

16 Total Credit Hours

Required Core Courses (9 Credit Hours)

• PROS 3101 – Project Management: Foundations (3)
• PROS 3102 – Project Management: Practitioner (3)
• PROS 3103 – Project Management: Specialist (3)

Select 2 or 3 Area Courses (6-9 Credit Hours)

• PROS 3104 – Project Management: Introduction to Agile (3)
• PROS 3105 – Project Management: Process Improvement & Process Design (3)
• PROS 4101 – Project Management: Advanced Roles of a Project Manager (3)

Optional Elective Courses (0-3 Credit Hours)

• PROS 3000 – Topics in Professional Studies (1 to 3)
• PROS 3201 – Leadership Essentials: Foundations (1)
• PROS 3301 – Human Resource Management: Foundations (3)
• UCOL 3410 – Career Development Internship (1 to 3)

To earn the certificate, students must achieve a grade of C or higher in all required courses.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Project Management is open to currently enrolled UNC Charlotte undergraduate students in good standing (GPA above 2.0).

Students of all majors who meet the above criteria are invited to add this certificate to their course of study!

Students may request to add this certificate on a perpetual, rolling basis. Please be advised that it may take up to four weeks after submission of the request form for this change to be reflected via Banner and DegreeWorks.

By enrolling in our certificate program, students from all majors can acquire valuable project management skills that are applicable across industries, enhancing their career prospects and potential for advancement. These skills are not only transferable but highly sought after in a wide range of fields. Students can capitalize on their project management expertise in sectors such as information technology, business operations, and health systems management—areas where effective coordination, strategic planning, and leadership are essential.

UNC Charlotte alumni have successfully applied their project management skills in roles such as:

• Project Managers
• Program Managers
• Information Technology Project Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers
• Business Operations Specialists
• Software Engineers

at leading organizations including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Duke Energy, Microsoft, and Lowe’s.

These professionals thrive in sectors like Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Credit Intermediation and Related Activities; Ambulatory Health Care Services; Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; and Utilities. Their success underscores the versatility and high demand for project management expertise in today’s evolving job market.

Nationally, the demand for project management specialists is on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in this field is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, outpacing the average for all occupations. As of May 2024, the median annual wage for project management specialists was $100,750.

In North Carolina, project management professionals enjoy competitive salaries. The average annual salary for a Project Management Manager is approximately $137,554, with a range typically between $109,779 and $167,114. Furthermore, UNC Charlotte alumni who have self-reported holding the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification earn an estimated average salary of $123,400, according to lightcast.io.

This certificate is available only to currently enrolled UNC Charlotte students in good academic standing (GPA above 2.0). Tuition will be charged based on the student’s primary plan of study; please click the links below to view current tuition rates.