Project Management

The NEXT Project Management track equips Xavier students with essential project management skills, ensuring they are career-ready upon graduation. Students build skills through a blend of interactive workshops, collaborative team projects, and expert-led seminars. The track focuses on project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication and emphasizes the use of industry-standard tools and methodologies. Graduates of the program will leave with a solid foundation in project management, ready to tackle complex challenges and lead teams with confidence.

 

SKILLS DEVELOPED THROUGH THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRACK

Best in practice PM Tools and Practices

• Advanced MS Project Skills
• Exposure to other leading PM software
• Networking with credentialed project leaders

Leadership

• Selecting, inspiring, and guiding teams to achieve project deliverables
• Applying sound decision-making 
• Motivating team members
• Building power and influence in the organization
• Aligning expectations and outcomes with stakeholders’ goals

Communication

• Developing strong listening skills
• Negotiating with customers and key stakeholders

• Setting expectations with written PM documents

Professionalism

• Attending PMI Southwest Ohio’s Annual Conference to develop networks and learn from professionals
• Overcoming obstacles
• Seeking opportunities to improve
• Maintaining a growth mindset to pursue lifelong learning 
  
  

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRACK, CONTACT THE DIRECTOR, DR. MARCIE LENSGES.