Project Management

Overview

Master the analytical framework and essential project management tools for budgeting, procuring, scoping, modeling, measuring, and reporting. 

Objectives 

The Project Management program at The University of Winnipeg prepares students to write the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) designation examinations.

Outcomes 

• Create and execute project work plans, define project scope and deliverables, determine project resources and staffing requirements, set project milestones, develop budget proposals, and successfully close a variety of projects.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the procurement life cycle including contract (tort) laws, potential legal issues, the step-by-step methodology for developing and managing procurement specifications, documents and contracts, and best practices for the vendor selection process.
• Create a project management communication plan that builds effective stakeholder and project team communication, and gain familiarity with a variety of project reporting tools and communication templates for communication purposes throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage change in project scope, create comprehensive risk profiles, and identify and develop mitigation and avoidance strategies that protect against a variety of liabilities and damage to organizational business interests.
• Foster a dynamic team environment built on collaborative relationships, clearly define group roles and responsibilities of the project team, and constructively and proactively manage conflict in order to avoid potential harm to the project and/or project team.
• Utilize project management technologies and analytics to streamline and ease process.
• Will help prepare students to write the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) designation examinations.

Career Opportunities

• Project Manager
• Events Coordinator
• Events Manager
• Cost Analyst
• Procurement Coordinator
• Business Analyst
• Project Coordinator
• Support Officer
• Risk Analyst

Accreditation

Upon completion of this program students will earn two valuable educational credentials: Project Management Diploma and Management Certificate.

Students graduating from the Management Certificate may apply for the Certified in Management designation (CIM).