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The Center within Bellevue University’s College of Science and Technology provides the resources and a community of expertise to help you manage complex organizational projects on a global scale. We are professionals dedicated to performing research and advocacy and providing education for project manager leaders.
The Center connects faculty, students, staff, alumni, the business community, and organizations with a breadth of services and resources:
GAC Accredited Programs
When you select one of three project management degree programs at Bellevue University, you will be learning in programs accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC).
GAC is an independent academic accreditation body with policies, procedures, and standards for project, program, portfolio management and related programs at the bachelor’s, post graduate and doctoral degree levels. The mission of GAC is to advance excellence in education worldwide, while its primary objective is to ensure that GAC accredited programs prepare students to meet the current and anticipated needs of businesses and government organizations for qualified professionals working in the field.
The following Bellevue University degree programs are accredited by the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management.
Master of Project Management (MPM) Program Mission:
The Master of Project Management program is designed for professionals who wish to develop or expand their project management skills for interdisciplinary application. Combining theory with active learning, the program provides a strong foundation of the business, communication, and leadership skills needed to plan, execute, and manage projects and portfolios in today’s competitive and global environments. The program is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s globally-recognized standards and covers key areas contained in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Students will work with instructors who have achieved the Project Management Professional (PMP®) designation and are actively working in the field.
Master of Science in Management Information Systems – IT Project Management Concentration (MS-MIS) Program Mission:
The Master of Science in Management Information Systems program is a STEM-designated degree that equips graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate current and emerging technologies along with creating strategies that align technology with an organization’s strategic objectives and vision. The curriculum focuses on critical areas in the Information Systems profession including Information systems security, infrastructure, services, information technology, strategy and policy, enterprise architecture, and project management. Development of managerial skill-sets necessary to lead organizations is also emphasized.
Bachelor of Science in Project Management (BS-PM) Program Mission:
The Bachelor of Science in Project Management program is designed to provide a quality educational experience that prepares its graduates to manage and lead project teams across a spectrum of business areas. The program blends business and leadership principles with project management strategies and skills, building on competencies gained through an associate’s degree or work experience. The program is offered in a cohort format which guides students as project managers and introduces the tools needed to develop and implement project management planning from both strategic and tactical perspectives. The program is aligned with the core processes found in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). All aspects of the planning and decision-making process are analyzed with an emphasis in project management development processes including initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. The curriculum provides a framework for the business functions, values, decision-making abilities, and leadership skills that are needed by successful project managers in any organization.
Students of project management degrees and related programs at Bellevue University combine their career interests with soft skills, enabling them to become high-performing project managers, ready to tackle a diverse portfolio of projects.
Our undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are taught by practitioners in the field at a world-class institution. 
The BS Project Management, Master’s Project Management (MPM), and the MS-MIS with a concentration in IT Project Management are accredited by the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management.