2023-2024 General Catalog

Professional Development Certificate in Project Management

The Certificate programs within the School of Business and Management are not accepting new enrollments after February 1, 2024.

The Professional Development Certificate in Project Management (PDCPM) allows learners to explore models of behavior that enable supervisors to understand and manage behaviors within organizations. Activities include modeling project planning, execution, management, and assessment within complex organizations. Learners will explore contemporary perspectives of value creation using concepts from accounting, industry, and management. Additionally, they will examine product distribution starting at a producer/manufacturer level to the consumer via retail and other points of sale. Learners will also discuss the ethical and social responsibilities of entrepreneurs using financial data, social returns, and regulatory environments. They will learn how to frame intellectual property rights and contract law principles as part of the daily operation of a small business.

Program Learning Outcomes

The objectives of the Professional Development Certificate in Project Management include the following:

  1. Explore models of behavior enabling supervisors to understand and manage behaviors within organizations.
  2. Model project planning, execution, management, and assessment within complex organizations.
  3. Explore contemporary perspectives of value creation using concepts from accounting, industry, and management.
  4. Examine product distribution starting at a producer/manufacturer level to the consumer via retail and other points of sale.
  5. Discuss ethical and social responsibilities of entrepreneurs using financial data, social returns, and regulatory environments.
  6. Frame intellectual property rights and contract law principles as part of the daily operation of a small business.

Required Courses (18 Total Credits Required)

BUS 3300Introduction to Business

3

BUS 3301Business Law

3

LDR 1460Project Management Fundamentals and Leadership

3

MGT 4124Operations Management

3

MGT 4404Contemporary Management

3

MGT 4426Total Quality Management

3

This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation. As such, CalSouthern has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

While California Southern University, as a member of the AIU System, is part of a Title IV eligible institution offering Title IV eligible programs, CalSouthern has elected and designated this program as not participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs. This means students enrolling in this program may not use Federal Student Aid to help pay for this program. Instead, it offers a variety of zero interest payment options for students.