Project Management and Technical Leadership Certificate
Lead with Confidence. Manage with Precision. Succeed in Any Industry.
This certificate equips undergraduate students with essential project management and leadership skills tailored for technical and engineering-driven industries. Whether you are pursuing a degree or seeking a standalone credential, this program provides strategic and tactical expertise to manage projects effectively.
- 100% Undergraduate Certificate – Open to degree and non-degree-seeking students
- 9 Credit Hours – Three key Engineering Management courses
- Career-Ready Training – Real-world applications in technical and engineering sectors
Who Should Enroll?
This certificate is ideal for:
- Undergraduate students looking to enhance their project management and leadership skills
- Engineering and technology professionals seeking career advancement
- Individuals aiming to transition into technical project management roles
- Non-degree-seeking students who want a competitive edge in technical industries
Why Earn This Certificate?
Gain In-Demand Skills – Master project management fundamentals for technical industries
Advance Your Career – Boost leadership abilities in engineering and technology-driven environments
Hands-On Learning – Apply real-world project management, contract negotiation, and ethical decision-making
principles
Flexible & Stackable – Apply earned credits toward a degree at UHCL (if applicable)
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Non-Degree-Seeking Students:
Degree-Seeking Students:
Current Undergraduate Students: Please contact your Academic Advisor to initiate the Certificate Process.
Curriculum: Three Key Courses
- EMGT 3333 - Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management
- Project initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure
- Key industry methodologies
- EMGT 4335 - Technical Contract Management and Negotiation
- Contract structures, negotiations, and risk management
- Legal and ethical considerations in technical contracts
- EMGT 4336 - Leadership and Ethical Decisions in Technical Organizations
- Leadership strategies for technical professionals
- Ethical frameworks for decision-making in engineering and technology
Project Management and Technical Leadership Certificate
Your Competitive Edge Starts Here!
Lead With Confidence
Develop leadership skills essential for managing teams and projects.
Master Project Execution
Learn how to deliver projects on time and within scope.
Navigate Technical Contracts
Gain expertise in contract negotiation and risk mitigation.
Elevate Your Resume
Stand out in job applications with a recognized certificate.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: (281) 283-7600
UHCL Online
Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611
Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.
UH-Clear Lake at Pearland
1200 Pearland Pkwy
Pearland, Texas 77581
Phone: 281-212-1700
Since 2010, University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland has proudly served as an upper-level institution serving juniors, seniors, and graduate students in fields like business and behavioral science.
Faculty Listing
Ipek Bozkurt
Program Director of Engineering Management and Associate Professor,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3882
Email: bozkurt@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM Building 2220
Ki-Young Jeong
Professor of Engineering Management,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3862
Email: jeongk@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2222
Xiaojun "Gene" Shan
Associate Professor of Engineering Management,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3814
Email: shan@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM Building 2218