Overview
Offered at the Augusta Campus and fully online
| Entrance Dates: |
Summer
Spring (Evening)
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| Length of Program: |
Two Terms
Three Terms (Evening)
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| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
16 |
Program Description: Project management assistants work in diverse industries. Working under the direction of a project manager, project management assistants do administrative tasks-such as compiling paperwork and setting up meetings-to take a project from start to finish. Strong communication and organization skills are essential to the program.
Employment Opportunities: Those students who graduate with the Project Management Assistant certificate may be employed in positions in office settings including educational institutions, federal, state, and local government offices, and small and large businesses. Project Management Assistants support Project Managers. Their duties vary, depending on the needs of their employer. Their main focus is to organize the numerous parts of a project and make sure it runs smoothly. Project management assistants usually work directly with other team members and the client to plan meetings and organize logistics. They set up schedules and timelines to monitor progress and help make sure the project meets its goals. They track dates, budgets, and other information using spreadsheets. They also sort reports, contracts, invoices, and financial files for quick access; help with presentations and reports to allow other team members to concentrate on their area of expertise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, growth in the area of "project management specialists and business operations specialists, all other" is expected to be faster than average, at a rate of 6% annually. As business continues to focus on time and cost savings, the importance of the Project Manager and Project Management Assistant will continue.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Augusta Blended and Online Program, Summer Entrance
PROGRAM NAME: Project Management Assistant
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta Blended and Online Program
Year 1 Summer Semester
| COMP 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY | 3 |
| BUSN 1450 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR THE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL | 4 |
| MGMT 1105 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
Year 1 Fall Semester
Augusta Evening Program, Spring Entrance
PROGRAM NAME: Project Management Assistant
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta Evening Program
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
| BUSN 1450 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR THE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL | 4 |