IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The University of California, Irvine Extension signed an articulation agreement with Brandman University to open educational pathways for project management professionals. The partnership allows students who complete the Project Management Certificate Program at UC Irvine Extension the opportunity to apply elective credits to Brandman University’s Master in Business Administration (MBA) and/or Master in Organizational Leadership (MAOL).
“We are pleased to collaborate with Brandman University to provide students with new options to their career path,” said Melanie Mitchell, acting director of marketing, management and business programs at UC Irvine Extension. “Project management professionals will have increased opportunities to further their education and master new areas of business.”
UC Irvine Extension’s Project Management Certificate Program equips participants with the tools to effectively initiate, plan, control and close a project, as well as become an effective team leader. This articulation agreement allows participants interested in business leadership to seamlessly transfer 12 graduate elective credits to the Brandman University programs. Students must complete the UC Irvine Extension Project Management Certificate Program in order to transfer credits to Brandman University.
“This partnership with UC Irvine Extension has already opened some doors of opportunity for our students and we are really excited about it,” said Glenn Worthington, dean at Brandman University School of Business and Professional Studies. “The articulation agreement will allow our MBA and MAOL students to accelerate their career goals.”
For more information about the articulation agreement, or to enroll in UC Irvine Extension’s Certificate in Project Management program, visit http://unex.uci.edu/certificates/business_mgmt/project_mgmt/ or call 949-824-7945. For information about the Brandman University and the partnership, visit http://www.brandman.edu/landing/pmi.asp?id=pmi&src=XMTPMI.
About Brandman University: Brandman University is a private, non-profit institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Established in 1958 and a part of the Chapman University System, Brandman blends a legacy of academic excellence with progressive, innovative curriculum and strong support services designed for working professionals. The university serves more than 10,000 students annually in 52 undergraduate, graduate, credential, and certificate programs in arts and sciences, business, education and health, offered both online and through 26 campuses in California and Washington. For more information, visit www.brandman.edu
About UC Irvine Extension: University of California, Irvine Extension is the continuing education arm of UC Irvine. Through thousands of courses and programs offered on campus, online and on site, UC Irvine Extension helps adult learners reach their career advancement and personal enrichment goals —and is celebrating 50 years of providing universally accessible, university-level learning to local, regional, and global communities. Learn more at extension.uci.edu, or join us on Facebook at facebook.com/uciextension.
About the University of California, Irvine: Founded in 1965, UCI is a top-ranked university dedicated to research, scholarship and community service. Led by Chancellor Michael Drake since 2005, UCI is among the most dynamic campuses in the University of California system, with nearly 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 1,100 faculty and 9,000 staff. Orange County’s largest employer, UCI contributes an annual economic impact of $4.2 billion. For more UCI news, visit www.today.uci.edu.