


Project Management & Lean Six Sigma
Improve Your Skills. Empower Yourself. Transform Your Business.
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.
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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