Master of Project Management

To prepare students for the PMP Certification Exam and their professional roles, this course covers a comprehensive range of project management concepts, methodologies, and best practices. As an Authorized Training Provider (ATP), Wake Forest University partners with Project Management Institute (PMI) to deliver the highest quality certification preparation.

The "CAPM Certification Preparation" course is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to achieve the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification. As an Authorized Training Provider (ATP), Wake Forest University partners with Project Management Institute (PMI) to deliver the highest quality certification preparation.

Continuous improvement projects (CIPs) are vital for professionals to understand as companies pursue their business goals. Students will tap into the essentials of lean management and Six Sigma quality with a focus on leveraging various improvement methods and becoming more effective with their project work.

Use the skills and knowledge from your Agile and Project Management courses to prepare for the Professional ScrumMaster certification exam offered by scrum.org.

Develop an in-depth knowledge of industry-specific subjects in construction and engineering design, planning, and safety. Students will gain a deep understanding of project estimation, construction ethics, and writing contracts.

Today's professionals encounter an increasingly complex organizational environment. The course prepares students to be effective leaders within their organizations while managing current and emerging trends. Students will learn to use the latest emerging digital tools that support the communications function. They will apply real-world problem-solving skills and improve their business writing and presentation skills.

Internal and external stakeholders expect greater transparency and responsiveness from organizational leaders today. This course emphasizes the practice of internal and external strategic communications through the analysis of case studies. This course examines real organizational challenges and students work to identify solutions.

Survey some of the world’s emerging technological practices, including: blockchain, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, robo-advising, lending and payment systems, and other emerging financial technologies. This course will explore the role cryptography plays in securing blockchain-based cryptocurrencies. Learners will understand the scale, complexity, threats to, and solutions possible with cybersecurity, and analyze the opportunities and future directions for robo-advising and lending and payment systems.

Learn how to make decisions in an uncertain business environment. This course analyzes the many forms of risk in financial institutions, the drivers of risk, and techniques to mitigate risk. Learners will also gain an understanding of technology laws and regulations, including professional standards of practice, ethical conduct, privacy, and professional obligations, as well as the importance of corporate governance, social responsibility, independence, and integrity in financial decision-making.

Gain a practical understanding of the modern technology solutions used by businesses and organizations to solve complex business problems, optimize existing processes, innovate, compete, enter new markets, and more. The course also explores how to structure an IT department as a strategic partner to the business side of an organization.