Project Management students think:Beth Pappas Franssen: "Stevens' program was a key factor in preparing me for my new position. The real-life case studies we followed in class added valuable reference experience for me. Thank you again for the challenge!" Julia Howe, Project Management Graduate Certificate alumnus: "Stevens has a very comprehensive project management curriculum. Entrepreneurs and programmers alike would benefit from taking project management classes just to help them develop a sense for breaking complex, multidisciplinary jobs down and planning projects more strategically. The program at Stevens helped prepare me for the Project Management Professional/Proficiency Exam, and I passed on the first try." Whether delivering products or services, all organizations need to meet project deadlines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. To maintain customer satisfaction and meet customer expectations, no room exists for project errors or delays.
What are companies looking for today?PMI (Project Management Institute) Certified Managers. To stay competitive, companies are helping managers reduce cycle times, minimize costs, and control quality through offering Stevens PMI accredited courses to employees. The result? Improved project performance and a better bottom line.
Stevens is one of the first 3 universities in the world to have its curriculum accredited by PMI. PMI (Project Management Institute) has a rigorous process for accreditation and selection is quite prestigious.
When a company sees that you have a Stevens graduate certificate or degree in Project Management with the curriculum accredited by PMI, they can better access and predict your ability to succeed and achieve positive results for the company. It shows you’re serious about improving your skills and are determined to succeed within the company. A solid foundation in Project Management can mean the difference between succeeding or just surviving.
Why is PMI accredited curriculum important?Companies recognize PMI as the authority in project management best practices and are increasingly standardizing project management processes with PMI guidelines. Standardization simplifies and clarifies the management of projects. Roles and expectations are clear; the content, frequency, and paths of communications are completely understood; and expectations are documented and totally transparent.
Degree Options from Stevens.Stevens Project Management program offers the following career path options: 4-course Graduate Certificate, 12-course Master’s, 20-course MBA. Students with their PMP can have the initial Project Management course waived and receive their Graduate Certificate with only 3 courses. Our courses provide the PDU's you need to be PMP Certified or Re-Certified.
Why Stevens?In-depth PMI accredited courses in:
Award-winning Project Management facultyStevens is renown for cutting-edge research in the area of project management strategy receiving grants from PMI, NSA and the NASA Center for Project Management grant. The Project Management program at Stevens was established in 1997. Leader in the Nation for Technology Management
Prominent industry-based facultyOur faculty not only have Ph.D’s in their specialty but they also work in industry and are leaders in the field. They bring tremendous knowledge, depth, and real-world experience to the classroom. Network with 1000 project management Stevens alumni including VP’s and Senior Managers from Fortune 500 companies. Real World – Real Time learning experienceThroughout the program you will:
Flexible Delivery OptionsOnline Anytime, anywhere. Courses are taught by the exact same on campus faculty. Awards including “best online university” from the Sloan Foundation and a “21st century best practices award for distance learning” from the USDLA. The courses are very flexible for those who travel, as the sessions are recorded for your convenience. It’s a very interactive experience. You create virtual teams, set up web meetings, post homework, post discussion questions, answer message boards, have personal discussion at your leisure with your professor. Many feel more involved in the online experience. You can access the video lecture at any time.
On-Campus Stevens delivers classes on campus in Hoboken NJ. th.
Onsite at your company Our faculty will come and teach at your corporate site. The benefit is that employees can stay onsite, which is much more convenient and cost effective than traveling after or during work hours to another site. Student Testimonial:"The Crossing the Chasm text was also on the reading list but it is good to have a refresher in its concepts. These ideas are highly relevant to developing a Project Strategy to drive business value through achieving competitive advantage. |
Click to download the Project Management BrochureSharen Glennon
Associate Director, Marketing Phone:(201) 216-5381 |








