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Certificate in Project Management

At a glance ...

  • 12 credit hours
  • 1 year to complete (on average)

What are the required courses?

  • Project Control *(EM 637)
  • Cost Estimating for Capital Projects *(EM 691)
    • Select one (1) from:
  • Project Management * (EM 636)
  • Construction Management (CE 610)
    • Select one (1) from:
  • Legal Aspects in Environmental Engineering * (EM 631)
  • Legal Aspects in Construction  Management *(EM 632)
  • Legal, Ethical and Intellectual Property Issues for Engineering Managers * (EM 634)

* Available online

Where can I take the courses?

NJIT recognizes the industry need for highly skilled individuals to plan project implementation and control progress, along with the ability to estimate, budget, and control capital investments.  Project Management courses are taught by instructors with experience in the field and PMP certification, when appropriate.   Many students find that this program enhances their work performance and marketability.

Who is this program recommended for?

This certificate program is intended for individuals seeking to enhance their project management skills and relates to Engineering Management.

What will I learn?

  • Project Control focuses on the methodology that can be employed to plan project implementation and control progress.
  • Cost Estimating for Capital Projects examines internal and external influences on the economic practices of business; classical and current theories of economic behavior; contemporary analytical techniques; behavior of costs, prices, and profits; demand analysis, competition and monopoly; capital expenditure planning; profit theories and business cycles; and econometric models of market strategies, competitive action, and demand behavior.
  • Project Management focuses on technical-oriented projects, however the principles discussed are applicable to the management of any project. Topics include time, cost considerations, cash flow forecasting, financial and performance control, documentation.
  • Construction Management is comprised of a study of an individual firm in relation to the entire construction industry. Topics include contractor organization and management, legal aspects of construction, and financial planning.
  • Legal Aspects in Environmental Engineering discusses the control of air, water, and solid waste pollution by federal, state, and local government statutes and international law.
  • Legal Aspects in Construction is an introduction to the legal factors affecting construction activities: contract responsibilities of contractors, engineers, and owners; subcontracts and third-party liability; construction law and code compliance; and insurance and bonds.
  • Legal, Ethical and Intellectual Property Issues for Engineering Managers is an introduction to various environmental, product liability, health and safety, and intellectual property, legal, as well as ethical, issues facing engineering managers. Current New Jersey and federal laws and pending legal actions in these fields.

Why study Project Management through CPE?

CPE gives you options. In addition to taking courses at NJIT’s Newark campus, you can enroll in online courses and attend classes at one of our extension sites located throughout New Jersey. Project Management can be studied fully online or on our NJIT Newark campus.  You’ll have access to the same outstanding facilities and professors as full-time NJIT students, plus the flexibility you need to juggle all the aspects of your life.

Prerequisites

Eligibility for admission requires completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering, the sciences or a closely related area.

Related Degree Programs

All credits for Project Management relates in its entirety to NJIT MS in Engineering Management.

Take Note

Check the course descriptions for more information. Some courses have prerequisites and must be taken in order.

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Spring
Status Course Section
(Profile)
Call # Enrolled Catalog Description Instructor Credits Location Meeting Dates
Max Now
Open EM631 852 11827 25 7 LEGAL ASPCT IN ENVR ENGR Bonchonsky M 3
eLearning
01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010
Open EM632 852 13998 30 12 LEGAL ASPECTS IN CONSTR Tuttle M 3
eLearning
01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010
Closed EM636 102 13999 30 30 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Zoppi P 3 NJIT @ NK W  6:00pm - 9:05pm FMH 209 01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010
Closed EM636 852 14000 30 30 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Heuer A 3
eLearning
01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010
Open EM636 856 14001 30 19 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Heuer A 3
eLearning
01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010
Cancelled EM636 W02 14002 30 30 PROJECT MANAGEMENT   3 NJIT @ NK F  6:00pm - 7:25pm KUPF 206 01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010
Cancelled EM636 W04 14003 30 28 PROJECT MANAGEMENT   3 NJIT @ NK F  6:00pm - 7:25pm KUPF 206 01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010
Cancelled EM636 W06 14004 30 25 PROJECT MANAGEMENT   3 NJIT @ NK S  9:00am - 11:55am KUPF 104 01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010
Open EM637 852 11828 30 14 PROJECT CONTROL Snyder H 3
eLearning
01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010
Open EM691 851 11830 30 7 COST ESTIMTNG CAPTL PROJ STAFF 3
eLearning
01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010