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July 1, 2019

A career in Project Management for Science PhDs

Himani Nailwal

Although we gain numerous skills sets during the strenuous journey of Ph.D., there are barely a few who successfully leverage those skill sets to diversify into other career fields. To address this, Snyder institute for chronic diseases organized a talk by  Prof. Derrick Rancourt  on Project management. The session object to help students and post- docs identify the parallels between managing a Ph.D. project and managing a project as a career choice.

With multiple teams and constraints, projects can be complex to manage. As per the  Project Management Institute (PMI) , the five crucial components of project management are initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing of a project that is mostly set on tight deadlines and budget. Project managers work to streamline this process by creating distinctly defined tasks and timelines. Another aspect of project management is maintaining a steady communication within the team as well as to create a channel between stakeholders and teams. Project managers serve to understand the needs of the stakeholders, thereby also providing a clear perspective to projects. Since, every project is unique; the management draws on the knowledge expertise of the project manager along with the crucial skills of time management, communications, and risk management. According to the  2018 Pulse report of PMI , poor project management is the topmost reason for 40% of the failed projects in a survey of 4,455 global project management practitioners.

Undoubtedly, project management is becoming the most sought-after job profile. The value of project management and project managers is reflected in the fact that  68% of organizations have a project management office (PMO), globally . Even the non-project-oriented healthcare industry is constantly looking for science Ph.D.s with considerable management experience to successfully manage multidisciplinary projects. Moreover, with almost all major academic funding bodies, including National Institute of Health (NIH), encouraging collaborative research projects, it is becoming imperative for the collaborating research labs to efficiently manage projects and teams sometimes spread across cities. Thus, further reinforcing the absolute necessity to establish project management in every organization.

Apparently, research experience offers excellent opportunity to master project management. We, as graduate students or researchers master project management while working on a Ph.D. thesis or research projects. Always multitasking, we take up different roles in different phases of our project. Navigating through strict deadlines, we design, execute, and defend our research project to a successful completion. However, since the academic curriculum is focused more on building research, we fail to articulate and eventually translate these skills into a career. To overcome this, taking up short-term courses, offered by organizations like  Mitac  &  University of Calgary , help to hone the management skills attained during a Ph.D. For practicing project managers, PMI offers  Project management professional (PMP) certification  that provides a global recognition and advancement in their earning potential.

Scientific research is an appealing field but the rewards are seldom prompt. Inevitably, all PhDs move away from bench work, even in companies and project management could certainly prove to be a compelling avenue to explore.

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Project Management Foundations Certificate

The Project Management Foundations Certificate explores the core principles of project management as documented in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition.

This program will prepare participants to acquire the fundamental competencies, knowledge, and tools to move into a project management role. During this program, participants will uncover the competencies required to manage a project using the eight performance domains, processes management, program life cycle management, deliverables identification techniques, and stakeholder management. The program will also provide guidelines on how to tailor a project to meet the needs of a specific work environment.

If you are new to the project management profession, interested in developing a knowledge base, or preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® designation or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® designation, this certificate is for you. This certificate will be of value to those looking to acquire project management skills, models, methods, and artifacts. Also, it is suitable for people contemplating a career change.

By the end of the program, successful students will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose, key terms, and concepts of The Standard for Project Management
  • Explain how agile approaches differ from the traditional project management approaches
  • Describe the basic principles and standards of project management
  • Explain the fundamental value delivery components that make up a project system of value delivery
  • Recognize the eight performance domains of a project and how these domains interact with each other to meet stakeholder requirements during project implementation
  • Describe different steps, techniques and tools required in a project tailoring process
  • Describe different project life cycle management approaches and related activities critical for successfully delivering project outcomes, deliverables, and business needs
  • Analyze how a process-based approach can lead to a project output, input, or deliverable in different organizational contexts
  • Apply project management models, methods, and artifacts required for successful project implementation under the performance domains
  • Create project plans and documents that align with the four Step Tailoring Process using appropriate learning activities

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The Project Management Foundations Certificate is the first half of our project management program .

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This program is perfect if you...

  • Work, or aspire to work, as a project manager in a variety of industries
  • Are pursuing a PMP® or CAPM® designation
  • Are a professional trained in another country, looking for a valued Canadian credential

What will I get?

Students who complete this program will receive a Professional Certificate .

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Course delivery online and in class.

Courses in this program are delivered online and in class . Courses are scheduled at convenient times, allowing you to complete the program at a pace that fits your life.

You should plan on studying and working approximately 6 hours per week per course .

Online learning fits into busy schedules by taking the learning experience out of the traditional classroom. Students have online access to instructors, fellow learners, and learning materials.

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Timeline and planning 5 Courses, 120 Hours

The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you take all five courses in one term, you will likely complete the program in four months or less . Students should be able to complete this program within three terms if they register in two courses per term.

Cost $3,195

The approximate cost to complete the Project Management Foundations Certificate is $3,195 .

This includes the $105 admission fee.

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You do not require a degree or diploma to apply for admission to this program. You can take individual courses to start, and apply later.

The admission fee is $105 .

To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

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  • Grade 12 diploma (recommended)
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  • If English is not your first language, you must meet the English language proficiency requirements

Programs change from time to time, so we recommend that you apply for admission as early as possible. Once admitted, your requirements to complete the program will not change – even if the program changes. You can be confident that completed and eligible courses will apply to your program.

Credit for prior learning

Prior learning from other post-secondary institutions.

Advanced standing may be granted for equivalent, graded courses completed at other post-secondary institutions. To be considered equivalent, courses must be based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition. Credit may be granted up to a maximum of 60 hours towards this program.

Maximum advanced standing and transferred credit

The combined total of advanced standing and transferred credits cannot exceed 60 hours for this program.

Credit towards other programs

On completion of this program, you may wish to pursue studies in another.

On completion of this certificate, full credit may be transferred towards the Advanced Project Management Diploma .

On completion of this certificate, up to 60 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards the Occupational Health and Safety Diploma , Certificate in Professional Management specializing in Construction Management , and Certificate in Change Management . The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.

If you wish to pursue another program:

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Many of the courses in this certificate align with the educational requirements of the PMP® designation and prepare students to write the PMP® exam.

PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential is an industry-recognized certification for project managers. Globally recognized and demanded, the PMP® designation demonstrates that individuals have the experience, education and competency to lead and direct projects. For more information about the PMP designation, see the PMI website .

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It is the student's responsibility to ensure all requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

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Programme Commencing: September 2023 Programme duration: 2 Years Part-Time Blended Delivery

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The MEM, established in 1967, is one of Ireland's most successful and highly sought after taught post graduate programmes in engineering management. This Masters is responsible for fast tracking participant’s careers, drawing on resources from engineering, business and behavioural sciences in a programme which bridges the divide between engineering and management. Participants will:

  • Acquire conceptual and practical skills that will enable them to operate at the highest level in the global knowledge economy, drawing on the engineering, business and human sciences aspects of the programme.
  • Gain a deep understanding of the world of engineering management by covering a wide range of business topics, from cost analysis to finance and corporate strategy.
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The MEM is undertaken on a part-time basis over two academic years (four semesters). Each semester contains 12 weeks of teaching. The programme is delivered in a blended format, comprising on campus classes (4 weeks) and on-line classes (8 weeks). On campus classes take place all day Friday in weeks 1, 4, 8 and 12 of each semester. On-line classes take place on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings in the other weeks of each semester. The theme running through the first two semesters involves analysing the operations of the firm, while the second year of the programme builds on this foundation in order to develop the future direction of the firm.

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    Project management specialization for grad students. The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including ...

  8. Research Data Management

    Research Data Management (RDM) "encompasses the processes applied throughout the lifecycle of a research project to guide the collection, documentation, storage, sharing, and preservation of research data, and allows researchers to find and access data." (Digital Research Alliance of Canada) ... Visit UCalgary's Research Data Management ...

  9. A career in Project Management for Science PhDs

    For practicing project managers, PMI offers Project management professional (PMP) certification that provides a global recognition and advancement in their earning potential. Scientific research is an appealing field but the rewards are seldom prompt. Inevitably, all PhDs move away from bench work, even in companies and project management could ...

  10. PDF Chancellor Cuthbertson STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE

    Schedule regular meetings with your supervisor— meetings that correspond, ideally, with the completion dates of project stages. Schedule a few Writing Support appointments in advance, so that you are forced to have a piece of writing ready on those dates. Plan rewards for yourself at the completion of various project-related tasks.

  11. PDF A Project Management Guide for Researchers

    The objective of this document is to provide an educational project management guide for Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) researchers to aid in their efforts in managing research projects. The aim is to introduce the concept of project management and help communicate the potential value project management can add to research projects.

  12. Apply for institutional programs

    Working directly with faculties and guided by the University of Calgary's Research Plan, the Institutional Programs team provides a framework for the identification, qualification, development, submission and award management for major institutionally prioritized programs. ... teams of strategic professionals (including consulting, project ...

  13. Funding

    The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations).

  14. Centre for Project Management Excellence

    Unique project management research and education. We're the only engineering school in Canada offering project management education and research. Through the centre, engineers develop the project management skills their industries demand. ... The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a ...

  15. Research Data Management

    The Illuminating Research Data Management webinar series will run October 2022 - April 2023. Online resources will also be expanded upon throughout the RDM policy implementation. For information on research data management plans, processes or best practices for your research program, please contact [email protected] om.

  16. Project Management

    Project Management. Project Management is applicable to many fields, and is currently a growth sector around the world. The certificates in this specialization offer leadership training with a mix of business analysis, change management, and technological competencies that enable students to effectively implement new processes and manage projects.

  17. Research Coordinator, Department of Medicine in Calgary, AB, Canada

    For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website. About the University of Calgary. UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age.

  18. Project Management Foundations Certificate

    120.00 Hours Required. The Project Management Foundations Certificate explores the core principles of project management as documented in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Seventh Edition. This program will prepare participants to acquire the fundamental competencies, knowledge, and tools to move into a ...

  19. Research Opportunities Database

    Search the new Research Opportunities Database for the most common grants, fellowships, and programs at UCalgary. This database includes: Research opportunities for Faculty and Postdocs. Prizes and Awards. Postdoctoral Fellowships. Some Scholarships and Research Studentships for graduate and undergraduate students.

  20. Graduate programs

    Specialization in Project Management is available to students in the course-based MEng program. ... The PhD is a research-based degree that usually takes three years of full-time study following a master's degree or four years following a bachelor's degree. ... The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets ...

  21. Project Management Courses

    Project Management Basics for the Non-Profit Sector. Designed for individuals in the non-profit sector to quickly gain essential project management skills. We provide high-quality education for lifelong learners. Our courses and programs are designed for adults seeking professional development and personal enrichment.

  22. Research Accounting

    Function/Activity: To document the management of and the reporting on funds received from internal and external sources for specific purposes - such as research projects, endowments and student awards. Description/Type of Records: Notification of awards, contracts, agreements, terms of reference, Project Request Forms, financial statements, lists of project owners, spreadsheets, Team ...

  23. Research Projects

    Contact the ACWA team to discuss your research needs. We will work with you to develop a plan for how the ACWA facility can best support your research. Once the research scope is understood, we will provide an estimate of costs, schedule and start date. A project intake form will be reviewed by ACWA's Research Approval Committee, and once ...

  24. Master of Engineering Management

    Applied Research Project: Students have the option of undertaking an Applied Research Project in year 2 instead of any two taught modules in Autumn and any two taught modules in Spring of year 2. In addition, students will be mentored by internationally leading research active staff on a course of research leading to a minor thesis on a ...

  25. Apply for grants

    Apply for grants. The Grants and Awards Division of Research Services manages and administers funding to researchers from external funding bodies, including Tri-Council; Canadian and international foundations, associations and societies; government agencies; and other non-profit organizations. Programs range from large-scale grant programs, to ...

  26. Banting Research Foundation Discovery Award

    The Discovery Award is a one-year grant of up to $30,000 for innovative health and biomedical research projects by outstanding new investigators at universities and research institutes in Canada, who are within the first three years of their first academic appointment and who have received less than $200,000 as part of their start-up package.