Project Management, CSC

PURPOSE: Project Management is a rapidly growing field relevant to many business areas, including information technology, engineering, contracting, or the nonprofit sector. The CSC is a completely online program for individuals who have already obtained a degree, those who wish to add to their credentials, and students who are concurrently pursuing an associate degree. The Project Management CSC feeds directly into the Business Management degree with a specialization in Project Management.

CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment. 

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING: The following CCWA course may be accepted as credit toward completion of this program: 

• Project Management (PMP) Prep Course for BUS 295   (3 credits)

Go to the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) website at ccwatraining.org for information on how to earn these credentials. 

Note that in order to receive a CSC at least 25% of the coursework must be completed at Brightpoint. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:

1. Utilize industry-standard computer software in business communication media, e.g. written reports and business plans using word processing software and presentations using presentation software;
2. Perform and interpret business math, accounting, and business statistical calculations;
3. Understand the basic concepts associated with business ethics and the importance of developing and adhering to a strong set of generally-accepted ethical principles;
4. Demonstrate principles of human relationship skills used to successfully interrelate with customers, associates, employees, and superiors in a project management setting;
5. Understand standard methods for training, motivating, and managing people in a team-based environment;
6. Plan, execute, and control projects according to Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) processes, tools, and techniques.