Project Management Certificate

The graduate certificate in project management is designed for professionals seeking advanced, practice-oriented preparation in the analysis, design, and management of information systems and technology-enabled projects. The program integrates technical systems analysis with modern project management and organizational leadership practices to prepare graduates for effective participation and leadership in complex, interdisciplinary project environments.

Students complete 12 credit hours, consisting of required coursework in systems analysis and agile project management, complemented by electives that allow specialization in software development or leadership and strategy. The curriculum emphasizes both predictive and adaptive approaches, equipping students with the skills needed to navigate evolving project requirements, stakeholder expectations, and organizational constraints.

Through applied coursework, students develop competencies in requirements analysis, system design, agile techniques, team collaboration, and project execution, while strengthening their ability to communicate across technical and non-technical audiences. The certificate is well suited for graduate students and working professionals in information systems, business, and related fields who seek to enhance their project management capabilities, support career advancement, or prepare for industry-recognized credentials.

Program Related Information

Program Contact

Emily Wiemers, Graduate Advisor
402.554.3819
ewiemers@unomaha.edu

Prospective Student Admission: advising-cist@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Spring 2027: December 1
• Summer 2027: April 1
• Fall 2027: July 1

Other Requirements

• The minimum undergraduate grade point average requirement for the project management certificate program is 3.0 or equivalent score on a 4.0 scale. Applicants should have the equivalent of a 4-year undergraduate degree.

• English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission. 

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110
• Resume: Submit a detailed resume indicating your work experience and background.
• OPTIONAL Statement of Purpose:
  • Applicants may submit a statement of purpose with a maximum of 750 words that address:
    • motivations for pursuing graduate education
    • relevant qualifications or work experience that demonstrate potential for success in the graduate program
    • career goals
    • why you want to study at UNO

Requirements

Foundation Requirements

All students admitted to the project management certificate must demonstrate prerequisite knowledge in areas such as web development, software development, and relational databases before beginning graduate coursework. This requirement is met through a set of zero-credit, online, asynchronous Readiness Modules. The modules provide essential foundational skills that support success in the program.

Students may satisfy individual module requirements through prior coursework or by passing a test-out assessment. Students who do not test out must complete the corresponding modules by the end of the first week of classes.

Readiness Modules do not carry academic credit and cannot be applied toward the 30 credit hours required for the degree.

Degree Requirements

No more than two courses (six credit hours maximum) can be used on two MIS-related certificates (data analytics, information security management, project management, and systems analysis and design). 

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ISQA 8080, ISQA 8086, and ISQA 8900 must be related to project and product management. Prior approval from the GPC is required to use this course.