<p><span class="p-body"><b>NEW YORK, March 19, 2025 –</b>The&nbsp;<a href="/content/sps-nyu/homepage.html" target="_blank"><b>NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS)</b></a>&nbsp;<a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business.html" target="_blank"><b>Division of Programs in Business</b></a>&nbsp;today announced that its&nbsp;<a href="/content/sps-nyu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-project-management.html" target="_blank"><b>MS in Project Management</b></a>&nbsp;program has been reaccredited by the&nbsp;<a href="/content/sps-nyu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-project-management/pmi-global-accreditation.html" target="_blank"><b>Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management Education Programs</b></a>&nbsp;effective 1Q 2025.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Degree programs that achieve GAC accreditation must demonstrate and meet the GAC’s demanding rigorous global standards of certification, which include an assessment of each program’s objectives and outcomes, faculty and student evaluations, onsite and online resources, annual self-evaluation, and proof of continuous improvements in the area of project management education. Over 190 project management degree programs in more than twenty-three countries worldwide are accredited by GAC. GAC accreditation ensures the quality of academic degree programs and that their graduates meet the standards of the rapidly growing field of project management.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">“This achievement reaffirms our commitment to delivering an excellent education that truly matters in the real world. With this prestigious accreditation, our program’s reputation grows even stronger, and it helps open up fantastic job opportunities for our graduates,” said&nbsp;<b>Juanita Woods, clinical associate professor and academic director for the NYU SPS MS in Project Management program</b>. “Plus, our students gain access to exclusive academic resources and a great head start on PMI certifications. This accolade reflects the rigorous quality of our curriculum and our heartfelt dedication to preparing the next generation of project leaders for success,” added Woods.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">NYU SPS MS in Project Management students who meet the 24-month experience requirement and have completed the Principles of Project Management Course (MSPM1-GC1000) can sit for the CAPM or PMP exam. They can be confident that these hours are pre-approved and will automatically be accepted to fulfill the contact hour requirement.&nbsp;When completing the PMI credential application, students wishing to claim contact hours should select “GAC Accredited Programs” as the education provider.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Visit the&nbsp;<a href="/content/sps-nyu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-project-management.html" target="_blank"><b>NYU SPS</b>&nbsp;<b>MS in Project Management</b></a><b>&nbsp;</b>webpage for more information about this degree program, and the NYU SPS&nbsp;<a href="/content/sps-nyu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-project-management/pmi-global-accreditation.html" target="_blank"><b>“Learn More About PMI Certification”</b></a>&nbsp;webpage to learn more about the student benefits of this accreditation. Applications for all NYU SPS graduate degree programs, are now available on the&nbsp;<a href="https://apply.sps.nyu.edu/apply/?sr=9044ec14-eb84-4289-ab43-44e5c2df4f87" target="_blank"><b>NYU SPS Graduate Application Center</b></a>&nbsp;webpage.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>About Project Management Institute (PMI)<br> </b>PMI is the leading authority in project management, dedicated to guiding the way to project success. Since 1969, PMI has shone a light on the power of project management and the people behind the projects. With a global community, gold-standard professional certifications, and career-long learning opportunities, PMI empowers current and aspiring project professionals, as well as organizations, with knowledge and resources to lead effectively and create an impact in the communities they serve. Join PMI in elevating our world – one project at a time. Connect with us at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pmi.org/">www.pmi.org</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://linkedin.com/company/projectmanagementinstitute">linkedin.com/company/projectmanagementinstitute</a>, on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pmi_org/">@pmi_org</a>, and on TikTok&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@pminstitute/">@PMInstitute</a>.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>About the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC)<br> </b>Established by the PMI Board of Directors in 2001, the Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) is a specialized accrediting body that assures the quality of project management degree programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Visit us at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gacpm.org/">www.gacpm.org</a>.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>About the NYU School of Professional Studies<br> </b>Established in 1934, NYU SPS is an internationally recognized university that offers diverse students access and opportunity to practical, real-world preparation to thrive in their careers while building the next generation of industry leaders ready to embrace tomorrow’s innovations and challenges and lead change in global workplaces.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">The NYU SPS global community is made up of industry professionals, doers, and trailblazers shaping the future of industries, positioning the School as an idea incubator and innovative center for various fields, including real estate, hospitality, global affairs, sports business, integrated marketing, HR, professional writing, and more.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Today, NYU SPS offers one of the most diverse portfolios of educational offerings at NYU, including graduate degrees, bachelor’s degrees for traditional and degree completion students, associate degrees, continuing education courses, and certificate programs.</span></p>