Online IT Project Management Graduate Certificate

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Months

Credits Required

Tuition

$16,230

Part-Time*

*Based on 2025–2026 Boston University tuition and fees.

Hone a Technical Edge in Project Management

The online Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management is particularly valuable for project managers, systems analysts, designers, programmers, research managers, and others engaged in the administration of technical projects. Students are informed of new and improved IT project management tools and techniques used in today’s competitive market, where only the best IT project managers will succeed in completing assignments in a timely, cost-effective, and quality-conscious manner.

The Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management is also available on campus in Boston.

Curriculum

Boston University’s Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management consists of four required online courses (16 credits).

Credits earned from this online certificate may be applied toward the Master of Science in Computer Information Systems, which is accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).

Students in this program are eligible to take a PMP^® preparation course for free—an important step toward certification as a Project Management Professionals.

Courses

(Four courses/16 credits)

MET CS 632 Information Technology Project and Product Management

4 credits. Fall and Spring

Teamwork/Collaboration

A comprehensive overview of the principles, processes, and practices of software project management, grounded in the latest standards from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Gain hands-on experience in planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling software projects, with a strong emphasis on both predictive and adaptive methodologies. In particular, the course explores agile project management with a focus on the Scrum framework. You will develop practical competencies in business analysis, defining requirements, leading and managing distributed teams, facilitating project communications, handling change management, and assessing risk and cost estimation. A key component of the course involves the design and development of AI-powered applications, equipping students with AI literacy and demonstrating how AI can enhance software project management practices. This course qualifies you to pursue CAPM and PMP credential. Also, this course fulfills the educational requirements necessary to pursue the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® and Project Management Professional (PMP)® certifications offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Teamwork/Collaboration.

Section O1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Oct 20th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Kanabar	Independent	ARR	12:00:00 AM–12:00:00 AM

MET CS 633 Software Quality, Testing, and Security Management

4 credits. Fall and Spring

Theory and practice of security and quality assurance and testing for each step of the software development cycle. Verification vs. validation. Test case design techniques, test coverage criteria, security development and verification practices, and tools for static and dynamic analysis. Standards. Test-driven development. QA for maintenance and legacy applications. From a project management knowledge perspective, this course covers the methods, tools and techniques associated with the following processes -- Plan Quality, Perform Quality Assurance, and Perform Quality Control.

Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
ELENTUKH	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–08:45:00 PM	MCS B31

Section E1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
ELENTUKH	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–08:45:00 PM	MCS B31

MET CS 634 Agile Software Development with Intelligent Systems

4 credits. Fall and Spring

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the principles, processes, and practices of agile software development. Students learn techniques for initiating, planning and executing on software development projects using agile methodologies. Students will obtain practical knowledge of agile development frameworks and be able to distinguish between agile and traditional project management methodologies. Students will learn how to apply agile tools and techniques in the software development lifecycle from project ideation to deployment, including establishing an agile team environment, roles and responsibilities, communication and reporting methods, and embracing change. We also leverage the guidelines outlined by the Project Management Institute for agile project development as a framework in this course.

Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Heda	Independent	M	06:00:00 PM–08:45:00 PM	CAS B06B

Section O2, FALL 2025 Oct 28th to Dec 15th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Arruda	Independent	ARR	12:00:00 AM–12:00:00 AM

MET CS 783 Enterprise Architecture

4 credits. Fall and Spring

Graduate Prerequisites: (METCS682) or strategic IT experience or instructor's consent - This course builds upon the strong technical foundation of our MSCIS and MSCS curricula, by providing students with the CIO-level management perspective and skills of an enterprise architect, in the context of the technologies that implement those architectures. Current technologies and processes explored in the enterprise architecture context include blockchain, microservices, multimodal/analytic databases, DevOps, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), containers/Docker, and some leverage of AI techniques. We cover both the migration of legacy enterprise systems and de novo enterprise architecture development, vendor selection and management, cybersecurity in the enterprise, and complex system integration. Enterprise architecture decisions are presented in the context of the business goals and alignment that are critical for success, given globalization and the reality that "all companies are now technology companies." The course content is rich with case studies that illustrate practical application of enterprise architecture approaches and lessons learned. The course also includes a number of realistic enterprise architecture assignments and an incremental term project with components spanning the course, to provide students with hands on enterprise architecture experience. Students develop the understanding and skills needed to define and implement successful enterprise architectures that provide real strategic and concrete value to organizations, such as substantially reducing IT costs while improving performance, agility and alignment of information technology to business goals. On-campus classrooms follow a "flipped classroom" format, where significant class time is devoted to in-class group workshops. Prereq: MET CS 682. Or strategic IT experience. Or instructor's consent.

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10th in the nation

The IT Project Management graduate certificate shares courses with the MS in Computer Information Systems, which is ranked #10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

GAC Accredited

The IT Project Management graduate certificate shares courses with the MS in Computer Information Systems concentration in IT Project Management, which is accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).

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Benefit from a 15:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
Enjoy MET’s optional, complimentary Project Management Professional (PMP®) and PMI-ACP® exam preparation courses, which are ideal for those who seek to pursue PMP® certification. Those who already hold PMI® certifications can earn up to 45 PDUs per course.
Courses ensure you get the attention you need, while introducing case studies and real-world projects that ensure you gain in-depth, practical experience with the latest technologies.
Work closely with highly qualified faculty and industry leaders who hold the highest academic qualifications, are certified in project management, and have years of professional expertise.

Advanced knowledge of the following project management process groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing; knowledge of agile software development practices, and planning and governance of large projects.
Proficiency in all basic project management tools and software techniques, including software architecture, project communications, risk analysis, cost estimation and budgeting, and quality control; proficiency in planning and developing a comprehensive project plan and software development life cycle.
Competence sufficient to architect, design, and implement software systems.

I had the privilege of having Dr. Vijay Kanabar as my instructor, program director and also guide. After I completed his courses, Dr. Kanabar allowed me to work as his teaching and research assistant in his project management class. He also helped me with my job search and helped me prepare to get a professional certification in the PM field.
Christopher Nzuka (MET’20)
Content Producer/Technical Project Manager, Pearson
MS, Computer Information Systems; Concentration, IT Project Management

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Guanglan Zhang

Associate Professor
Computer Science

Coordinator
Health Informatics Programs

Chair
Computer Science

Shengzhi Zhang

Associate Professor, Associate Chair
Computer Science

Eric Braude

Associate Professor,
Director of Digital Learning
Computer Science

Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz

Associate Professor of the Practice
Computer Science

Scott Arena

Master Lecturer
Computer Science

Lou Chitkushev

Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs,
Associate Professor
Computer Science

Director
Health Informatics & Health Sciences

John Day

Master Lecturer
Computer Science

Andrew Gorlin

Lecturer
Computer Science

Suresh Kalathur

Assistant Professor
Computer Science

Director
Analytics

Vijay Kanabar

Associate Professor
Computer Science and Administrative Sciences

Director
Project Management

Jae Young Lee

Assistant Professor
Computer Science

Coordinator
Databases

Avinash Mohan

Assistant Professor
Computer Science

Eugene Pinsky

Associate Professor of the Practice
Computer Science

Coordinator
Software Development

Reza Rawassizadeh

Associate Professor
Computer Science

Anatoly Temkin

Assistant Professor Emeritus
Computer Science

Ming Zhang

Assistant Professor
Computer Science

Yuting Zhang

Assistant Professor
Computer Science

Director
Cybersecurity

Tanya Zlateva

Dean
Metropolitan College & Extended Education

Professor of the Practice
Computer Science and Education

Education Director
Information Security, Center for Reliable Information Systems & Cyber Security

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Online IT Project Management Graduate Certificate

At a Glance

Hone a Technical Edge in Project Management

Curriculum

Courses

(Four courses/16 credits)

Requirements

How You Benefit from a Boston University Education

10th in the nation

GAC Accredited

Ranked 4th

Graduate with Project Management Expertise

Career Outlook

Employment of project management specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.

$104,920

More project management specialists will be needed to manage the growing volume and complexity of IT projects required to support expanded telework.

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