Advanced Topics in Project Management

About the course

Short-term Professional Extension Program Abroad

Program Theme

Worldwide class project management with a focus on the human factor. Knowledge and experience indispensable to professionals in the area.

Target

Professionals with academic background and experience in projects. Attention: this course is exclusive to professionals who have postgraduate degrees.

Objectives

The student will discuss advanced project management topics, addressing global aspects. This program uses PMBoK concepts, with special attention to the human factor in projects, going beyond the usual topics discussed in the Project Management Institute.

Advanced Topics in Project Management

Benefits for scholarship holders participating in this program:

  • Free inperson English course in California

  • Guidance and documents for obtaining the US Visa

  • Academic preparation and logistics for the program

Why should I attend this course?

  • Classes with PhDs teachers of the university, with great executive experience; 
  • Two meetings with local executives within the activity grid and optional visit to the port of Los Angeles; 
  • Learn the project management "world class", focusing on the human factor, knowledge and experiences indispensable to project professionals; 
  • Program developed based on PMBoK, with special attention to the human factor in projects.

Check the opinion of our former students

Testimonials from IBS Americas students who attended University of La Verne

July - 2022

Luiza Bignardi

Advanced Topics in Project Management

July - 2022

Ma. Lydia Guzman Callano

Advanced Topics in Project Management

January - 2019

Andres Guevara

Advanced Topics in Project Management

September - 2018

Mariana Chaves

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September - 2018

Rafael Alicrim

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January - 2017

Sayuri Matsumura

Advanced Topics in Project Management

Content

Project Management, Strategy, and Strategic Thinking; Completion of Strategy, and Project-based Organizational Structures; Management for Project-Based Companies. Company visits and Business Cases.

The Challenges of Conducting People on Projects: Individual Differences (Personality, Skills, and Abilities); Leadership in Projects and Organizations; Building Cohesiveness Across Teams; Challenges of conducting multicultural teams. Company visits and Business Cases.

Virtual Teams; Introduction to Mega Projects; Risk Management: Proactive Risk Management and Contingency Planning; Outsourced Projects. Business Cases and Graduation Ceremony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Courses are 3 weeks with classes from Monday to Wednesday full-time. The student will take the administration module in one period and, in the case of students from the United States and England, the English module in another. In Italy, the other period is dedicated to the preparation of the work to be presented at the end of the course. 
On Thursdays, students in the thematic courses have company visits or lectures with local executives. 
Please refer to the course page for specific details of course load, syllabus and extra activities. 

The Advanced programs are designed for graduate students with a minimum of 3 years of working experience in their field of interest.

We recommend that you take your laptop to develop the work and activities. It will also be useful for accessing the library and digital materials made available by the professors. 

PROGRAM COORDINATION IN BRAZIL
Professor Ricardo Britto

PhD in Business Administration from FEA/USP, he is one of the most experienced Brazilian professors in International Business.

  • Location
    La Verne - United States
  • Dates
    2 or 3 weeks (January, July or September)
  • Investment
    U$ 7,675 + Enrollment: U$ 90
    Check opportunities for partial scholarships
  • Program Profile
    Full-time classes and visits to companies
  • Workload
    80 hours
    lessons/activities/visits
  • Additional Activity
    Business English module included in the program with 27h/lesson
  • Students per Classroom
    From 15 to 30
    students
  • Certification
    Certificate in Executive Management (ULV) and Business English (ELS)
  • Language
    English
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