Strategic Project Management | St. Clair College
Program Code: T050
Status: Open
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Program Code: M050
Status: Open
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Two Year - Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Starts: September
Contact:
Al Douglas
519-972-2727 ext. 5051

Program Overview

The Strategic Project Management (T050) two-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate develops leadership, strategic/business management, and technical competence through a curriculum that has been designed in alignment with "ten" Project Management Institute (PMI) highly desired knowledge areas. These include project integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk management, procurement, LEAN methodologies, leadership, contracts, tools and technology, and stakeholder engagement. As a result, students will acquire three industry-desired skill sets linked to the project management institute (PMI) talent triangle: technical project management, leadership, and strategic business management.

 

Admission Requirements

Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent

Courses

The curriculum below is for incoming students:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
SPM100
Project Management Essentials
3
SPM101
Project Scope & Quality Management
4
SPM102
Project Scheduling
4
SPM103
Purchasing Principles
3
SPM104
Canadian Industry
3
HRM110
Accounting Principles I
3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
SPM200
Project Selection & Portfolio Management
3
SPM201
Project Leadership
3
SPM202
Effective Team Performance & Change Management
3
SPM203
LEAN I
3
SPM204
Project Cost Management
3
HRM422C
Management Accounting For HR
3
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
SPM300
Communication & Stakeholder Management
4
SPM301
Project Resource Management
3
SPM302
LEAN II
3
SPM303
Agile Project Management I
3
SPM304
Project Risk Management
3
HRM490
Legal Aspects Of Workplace Law
3
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
SPM400
Agile Project Management II
3
SPM401
Project Planning & Integration Management
4
SPM402
Project Management Capstone
12

Your Investment

The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:

2024-2025 Tuition Fees  

For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses are at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.

Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found on the Bookstore website.

Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

Program Physical Demands Analysis

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Strategic Project Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) (70207)

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

  1. Manage project goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, quality control needs, and resource requirements as defined by the project stakeholders.
  2. Align management and leadership strategies when working on projects according to internal organizational culture.
  3. Adapt management and leadership style in response to issues that arise when managing projects.
  4. Facilitate communication, negotiation, and collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of projects.
  5. Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards within a Canadian context when managing projects.
  6. Manage relationships and resolve conflict to establish motivation and promote positive organizational change.
  7. Integrate inclusive practices from a Canadian perspective to support equity and participation of diverse stakeholders when managing projects.
  8. Use technology tools for communication, collaboration, planning, information support and decision-making purposes for planning and managing projects.
  9. Analyse financial information to promote operational effectiveness and to support the scope, planning, procurement, risk and cost management of projects.
  10. Develop a comprehensive project plan to meet stakeholder requirements.

Effective Fall 2022