PMI GAC-Accreditation
Degrees Designed to Get You Certified and Hired
At the University of Denver’s College of Professional Studies, every graduate project management program is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center (GAC)—the gold standard in project management education. That means your education is trusted by employers, aligned with industry standards, and designed to fast-track your path to PMI certification.
Project management roles are booming—with 22.7% job growth in the past year and an average U.S. salary of $103,800, according to Lightcast.io. Whether you’re transitioning careers or advancing where you are, our programs prepare you to lead high-impact projects across industries.
Our PMI GAC-Accredited Programs
PMI GAC accreditation is the gold standard for project management education. It indicates a program has demonstrated educational excellence and prepares graduates with the skills to meet market demands. Turbo-charge your career with one of our accredited programs.
Master’s Degrees
Information Technology
Ideal for aspiring technical project managers seeking comprehensive project management and team leadership skills
Organizational Leadership
Perfect for professionals seeking a blend of project management and business leadership skills
Graduate Certificates
Information Technology
Designed for professionals seeking accessible IT project management expertise
Organizational Leadership
Ideal for adults seeking industry-essential project management skills
PMI GAC Accreditation Significance
PMI GAC accreditation is more than a designation—it’s your competitive edge.
The PMI GAC accreditation signals to employers that you’ve been trained to the highest standards in the field.
Better yet, our programs give you a head start on valuable PMI certifications. Your DU courses count towards both the educational requirements needed to earn PMI certifications and the professional development units (PDUs) needed to maintain them. Graduates also receive substantial credit toward their work experience requirements for advanced PMI certifications. With our programs, you can shorten your journey to top certifications like the globally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP)®.
Career-Relevant Content
Foundational skills for project planning and execution
Project Contracts and Procurement
Secure the right tools and services to see a project through
Project Risk and Quality Management
Minimize risk and maximize quality for project success
Agile Techniques & Practices in Project Management
Apply Agile processes for rapid feedback needs
“I really liked the faculty and the caliber of the program, especially for somebody like me who is transitioning into the field.”
– Juan Debesa, M.S. in IT, 2023
Your Project Management Career Success Checklist
