Why Pursue a Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Trained project managers (and professionals with strong project management skills) are in high demand across industries—from technology and finance to engineering and construction. Gain the skills, tools and techniques to effectively manage a myriad of projects in today’s workplace with the UT San Antonio Project Management Graduate Certificate program.
Courses will help students prepare for certification exams such as the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® and the PMI – Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®.
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Are you ready to take your career and academic journey to the next level? Combine this program with another eligible certificate to earn a master’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies!
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Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
For international students, please note that student visas are not issued at UT San Antonio for non-degree-seeking students, including certificate programs. For more information, visit our international students admission page.
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours. Otherwise qualified individuals with a GPA below 3.0 may still be eligible for admission consideration. For further information, please contact [email protected]. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 79 TOEFL iBT / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.0. |
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| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Spring 2026 | November 1 | December 12 | |
| Summer 2026 | March 1 | May 1 | |
| Fall 2026 | June 1 | August 1 | |
| Spring 2027 | November 1 | December 1 | |
| Summer 2027 | March 1 | May 1 | |
Funding Opportunities
ResourcesCareer Options
UT San Antonio prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below are based on data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.
- Acelity
- AT&T
- City Public Service
- Southwest Research Institute
- Standard Aero
- USAA
- Valero
To earn this graduate certificate, students must complete four courses totaling 12 semester credit hours.
- Essentials of Project and Program Management (required)
- Advanced Topics in Project Management
- Agile Project Management
- Emerging Technologies
- Management of Professional Personnel
- Management of Technology
- Project Management Certification
Frequently Asked Questions
The UT San Antonio Project Management Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit-hour graduate certificate designed to help you build both foundational and advanced project management skills. In this program, you’ll complete four courses beginning with Essentials of Project and Program Management to build a strong foundation in project planning, execution and leadership. Graduate certificates are flexible, shorter in duration and can be stacked alongside a master’s degree or pursued independently.
This program places a special focus on technology-intensive project environments, including agile project management, so it is a strong option if you want practical, career-focused training in modern project work. You can also tailor the certificate by choosing electives that align with your goals and interests.
This program is a strong fit if you want to build or strengthen project management skills for roles in technology, finance, engineering, construction and other industries where project-based work is common. It is especially useful if you want focused graduate-level training without committing to a full master’s degree.
You may also benefit from this certificate if you are preparing for a project management role, expanding your responsibilities at work or building toward a professional certification. Because this program includes course options in agile and technology-focused project management, it can be a good fit if you want skills that apply to today’s fast-changing work environments.
In this program, you’ll study core and advanced topics in project and program management, with flexibility to choose courses that match your goals. You’ll begin with Essentials of Project and Program Management (required), then select additional courses from options such as Advanced Topics in Project Management, Agile Project Management, Emerging Technologies, Management of Professional Personnel, Management of Technology and Project Management Certification.
This curriculum is designed to help you build practical skills in project planning, team coordination, agile methods and managing complex projects in professional settings. The technology-focused course options also help you prepare for project work in innovation-driven industries.
This program requires four courses totaling 12 semester credit hours, so your completion timeline will depend on how many courses you take each term. Because it is a graduate certificate, many students complete it on a flexible schedule while balancing work or other graduate coursework.
This program can help you strengthen your qualifications for project-based roles by giving you graduate-level training in the tools and techniques used to manage projects effectively. Project managers are in high demand and this certificate is designed to help you build practical skills you can apply in many professional settings.
This program can also help you prepare for certification exams such as the PMP®, CAPM® and PMI-ACP®, which can strengthen your resume and support career advancement. If you want to grow into leadership, operations or project-focused roles, this certificate can help you build a stronger project management foundation.
If you are considering a future master’s path, this certificate can be a useful starting point because it lets you build specialized skills first and then continue into a broader graduate program. You should work with an advisor to confirm the most current credit-sharing and degree-planning options based on your goals.
If you plan to complete the certificate as a special (non-degree-seeking) graduate student, you are not eligible for financial aid. If you are a current graduate student, you should check with the program advisor and UT San Antonio Graduate School for the most current funding and eligibility details.
