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Business & Leadership

Project Management & Lean Six Sigma

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Take a Structured Approach to Your Project Management Education

At UC San Diego Extension, we offer flexible options to help you achieve your education and career goals. If you’re looking for a more guided experience, our structured approach provides a clear roadmap to complete the Project Management Program online in nine months, while saving $500 on total tuition.


Nine-Month Program Schedule

First Quarter Courses Second Quarter Courses Third Quarter Courses
Project Management Essentials (BUSA-40964) Project Planning and Scheduling (BUSA-40715) Leading and Managing Change (BUSA-40978)
Work Team Concepts and Skills (BUSA-40109) Project Cost Management (BUSA-40970) Elective 1*
    Elective 2*

*Electives may also be taken in the first or second quarter.

Benefits of the Structured Approach

  • Tuition Lock: Your tuition rate is locked in and will not increase, providing financial stability.
  • Personalized Guidance: Work directly with the program advisor to manage your course schedule and ensure you stay on track.
  • Cost Savings: Save hundreds in overall tuition and fees compared to a self-directed approach.
  • Flexible Payment Options: Take advantage of no-interest payment plans to make your education more affordable.

Program Fee

The total cost of the program is $4,400, which includes:

  • Tuition for all required courses and four elective units (excluding Lean Six Sigma) to earn your certificate.
  • Personalized academic advising.
  • A $500 savings on the total tuition cost.
  • Waiver of the $95 certificate fee.
  • Locked-in tuition, guaranteeing no increases after you start the program.  
*Please note: costs are not included.
 

No-Interest Payment Plan

We know covering the cost of tuition can be challenging. To help you, UC San Diego Extension offers a no-interest payment plan to help break up the cost of this training into more manageable monthly payments. 
The first payment is needed to process your registration, and recurring payments will be due on the 15th of each month. After submitting the form, a member of our staff will respond to your request shortly.
 
To request a payment plan please complete the No-Interest Payment Plan Request Form.

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Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
BUSA-41032

AI Fundamentals for Leadership

Units
1.00
Cost
$355.00
BUSA-40368

Business Communication Skills

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40441

Business Decision Making

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40888

Directed Studies in International Business

Units
2.00
Cost
$700.00
BUSA-41019

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Units
2.00
Cost
$495.00
BUSA-41020

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Units
2.00
Cost
$495.00
BUSA-41016

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Units
2.00
Cost
$495.00
BUSA-40962

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Units
2.00
Cost
$350.00
BUSA-40981

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Units
6.00
Cost
$5,495.00
BUSA-41022

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Units
2.00
Cost
$495.00
BUSA-41021

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Units
2.00
Cost
$495.00
BUSA-40342

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Units
3.00
Cost
$570.00
BUSA-40978

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Units
3.00
Cost
$695.00
BUSA-40673

Managing for Maximum Performance

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40922

Organizational Behavior

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
PRGF-70069

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Units
0.00
Cost
$4,400.00
BUSA-41018

Public Finance: How Taxes and Fees Fund Civic Spending

Units
2.00
Cost
$495.00
BUSA-41017

Public Human Resources Management: Leadership in the Public Sector

Units
2.00
Cost
$495.00
BUSA-41037

Speak, Connect, Influence: Business Communication in the AI Era

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40931

Special and Capital Campaigns

Units
2.00
Cost
$425.00
BUSA-40810

Specialty Areas for Career Advisors

Units
4.00
Cost
$895.00
BUSA-41026

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Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00