Learn top strategies and processes for planning, executing, and monitoring projects in a Canadian business environment. Understand the difference between Agile and Waterfall project management, and know how to plan to get a PMI® Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, and other project management designations.
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply strategies and processes in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects.
- Manage risks to reduce project uncertainties.
- Demonstrate project management skills to optimize project outcomes.
- Adapt project management approaches to meet the specific needs of organizations.
- Apply strategies for managing stakeholders’ needs and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Construct comprehensive project plans that address the goals and objectives of organizations.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to make sound business management decisions and recommendations.
- Implement effective communication plans to ensure project success.
- Utilize change management strategies to support project implementation.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviours as a project team member.
- Communicate and contribute as a project team member to the overall success of projects.
- Apply reflective practices to identify professional development opportunities and enhance lifelong learning.
What to expect
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
The program is delivered over four academic terms, each four months long. There is one term break between terms two and three.
Maximum time to complete the program is 4 years.
The courses will be presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and activities including lectures, active learning strategies, online activities, group activities, and projects.
Instructional activities require students to be actively engaged and collaborate with other students.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following:
- English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘C’ grade, or equivalent
or - English Language Proficiency at a minimum English 12 ‘C’ level
- English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘C’ grade, or equivalent
General
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.
Recommended Characteristics
- Motivated and disciplined.
- Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Experienced in word processing and use of spreadsheets
Courses *
Classes may be scheduled during the daytime, as well as evenings or weekends. Students will receive their schedules before classes begin.
Prior learning assessment and recognition
Prior learning assessment and recognition is not available for this program.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term One | Credits | |
| PGMT 1001 | Fundamentals of Project Management | 3 |
| PGMT 1002 | Product Development and Project Scope Management | 3 |
| MGMT 1004 | Business Communication | 3 |
| MGMT 1015 | Applied Quantitative Skills | 3 |
| MGMT 1014 | Business Management Essentials | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| PGMT 1003 | Project Stakeholder and Communications Management | 3 |
| PGMT 1004 | Project Schedule and Cost Management | 3 |
| PGMT 1005 | Project Resource and Procurement Management | 3 |
| OPMT 1004 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MGMT 1002 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Term Three | ||
| PGMT 2001 | Project Quality and Risk Management | 3 |
| PGMT 2002 | Agile Project Management | 3 |
| OPMT 1005 | Process Improvement and Lean Design | 3 |
| PGMT 2003 | Project Leadership and Change Management | 3 |
| MGMT 1006 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Four | ||
| PGMT 2020 | Project Management Technology | 3 |
| PGMT 2021 | Project Integration and Capstone | 6 |
| PGMT 2022 | Project Contract Negotiations and Management | 3 |
| OPMT 2020 | Workplace Safety and Sustainability | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs *
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 145 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 39794 | |
| Student union | 283 | |
| College initiative | 183 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 398 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical and Dental | 570 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 149 | |
| U-PASS | 736 | |
| Graduation | 45 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
This is an international cohort program. As international cohorts are exclusively for international students, international fees apply throughout the duration of the program.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
Apply now
STATUS INFORMATION
- Apply Now: Qualified applicants may receive offers of admission if seats are available, or placed on waitlists if seats are full.
- Closed: Applications are not accepted.
- For details about application availability based on study permit status and recommendations if the application status is closed, visit the Availability Status page.
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