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Xavier Next Program

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.


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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.