Department
Credit Hours
12
Delivery
Hybrid, On-Campus, Online
Type
Certificate / Endorsement, Graduate
In-State
$329/credit hour
Out-of-State
$516/credit hour
Est. Total
~$3,948 (In-State) to ~ $6,192 (Out-of-State)
Start Dates
Rolling admissions (Fall, Spring, and Summer)
Duration
1 year or less
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A fast, flexible, AACSB-accredited credential built for immediate workforce application. The Southern Arkansas University Project Management Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals seeking focused, practical skills in managing projects, mitigating risk, and leveraging data for strategic decision-making.
Program Format & Flexibility
- Total hours: 12
- Formats: Online, on-campus evenings, or hybrid
- Typical pace: Can be completed in 1 year or less
- The Stackable Advantage: Pathway to an SAU MBA
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- Maximize your investment. The Project Management Graduate Certificate functions as a standalone micro-credential or as an integrated building block for your long-term education.
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- Because the Rankin College of Business utilizes a unified graduate structure, all 12 credit hours completed in this certificate stack seamlessly into the Southern Arkansas University Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. By starting with this certificate, you complete one-third of your MBA requirements before formally entering the master’s degree program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
- FIN 5113 – Enterprise Risk Management
- IS 5313 – Data Visualization
- SCM 6013 – Project Management
- SCM 6113 – Advanced Project Management
Admissions
The admission process for graduate certificates at SAU is streamlined to remove barriers for industry professionals.
- Degree Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- GPA Standard: Applicants must meet the baseline standards established by the School of Graduate Studies.
- Testing: GMAT and GRE scores are not required for admission to this certificate program.
- Prerequisites: Foundational business prerequisites may be recommended for non-business undergraduate majors prior to enrollment in specific upper-level courses.
Career Outcomes
Projected industry data indicates an accelerating reliance on project-based work structures across all corporate domains. This credential establishes explicit, resume-ready expertise for roles including:
- Project Manager / Senior Project Lead
- Project Coordinator / Operations Analyst
- Team Lead
- Supply Chain Specialist
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to attend classes on campus to complete this certificate?
No. The program offers maximum flexibility with three format options: fully online, on-campus evenings, or a hybrid mix of both. You can choose the format that best fits your professional and personal schedule.
How quickly can I finish the Project Management Graduate Certificate?
The typical pace allows you to complete all 12 credit hours in 1 year or less.
What is the "Stackable Advantage"?
All 12 credit hours from this certificate transfer directly into the Southern Arkansas University Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. This means you will complete one-third of your MBA requirements while earning a standalone micro-credential.
What specific courses will I take?
• FIN 5113: Enterprise Risk Management
• IS 5313: Data Visualization
• SCM 6013: Project Management
• SCM 6113: Advanced Project Management
• IS 5313: Data Visualization
• SCM 6013: Project Management
• SCM 6113: Advanced Project Management
Do I need a business background to take these classes?
Not necessarily, but if your undergraduate degree is in a non-business field, foundational business prerequisites may be recommended before you enroll in certain upper-level courses.
Do I need to take the GMAT or GRE to apply?
No. GMAT and GRE scores are not required for admission to this certificate program.
What are the basic admission requirements?
You must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and meet the baseline GPA standards established by the SAU School of Graduate Studies.
What kind of jobs can I get with this certificate?
This program prepares you for explicit, resume-ready roles in project-driven and operational environments, including:
• Project Manager / Senior Project Lead
• Project Coordinator / Operations Analyst
• Team Lead
• Supply Chain Specialist
• Project Manager / Senior Project Lead
• Project Coordinator / Operations Analyst
• Team Lead
• Supply Chain Specialist
Accreditation
The Rankin College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting body for colleges and schools of business. Fewer than 6% of all business programs worldwide are accredited by AACSB, which indicates the quality of our program.
