October 30, 2009

Ashworth College introduces new Project Management career program

Posted by Arjun Thomas

Sourced from PRLog

Ashworth College, announced today the addition of Project Management to its roster of Career Diploma programs.

In today’s competitive global economy, businesses are continually seeking ways to manage projects more affordably and efficiently. To ensure that every aspect comes together in a cost-efficient and timely manner, companies in every industry have begun to consider project management one of the most important processes within the organization.

“Project managers have become key employees,” said Dr. Milton Miller, Ed.D., Vice President of Education at Ashworth College. “Unlike traditional management roles, project managers focus on teams of people and the completion of specific projects from planning through execution.”

“Project management has become a critical role in many industries we already serve, including computer technology, construction management and healthcare,” Dr. Miller added. “In response to this growing demand, we believe the time is right to introduce this new program.”

Ashworth’s new curriculum has been designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge needed to pursue new project management opportunities or to advance within their current careers, combining traditional business subjects with specialized courses.

Project Management Defined

The primary purpose of project management is organization — establishing a plan and making relevant management decisions throughout the project lifecycle. One reason for the recent growth of project management is the increased number of complex projects requiring a great deal of organization and planning to run efficiently.

By applying a set of skills, tools, and techniques, successful project managers are expected to have excellent communications skills, the ability to think analytically, and to multitask. They use their knowledge to work with a broad range of people in order to complete the requirements of a given project.

According to payscale.com, median earnings for a project manager with less than five years experience is approximately $50,000 — depending on location, industry and education. After the five year mark, project managers can anticipate a significant salary bump.

“Through Ashworth’s Project Management course, graduates can gain skills that are applicable across a variety of business types,” said John Riser, Education Operations Director. “Because our instructors are experienced, working professionals, students are able to benefit from practical insights.”

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