Academic Outreach

 

At PMIRGC, we place immense value on engaging with academia as a dynamic partner in the continuous evolution of project management practices. Through this engagement, our chapter aims to create a mutually enriching environment where academia and industry converge to shape the future of project management.

Within the academic realm, the field of project management has garnered increasing attention and recognition as a dynamic and interdisciplinary domain. Academia views project management not merely as a set of technical skills, but as a multifaceted discipline that intertwines leadership, strategy, communication, and innovation.

By forging collaborations with local higher education institutions, we not only contribute to the academic discourse surrounding project management but also actively participate in nurturing the next generation of project management professionals.

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University of New Mexico

Anderson School of Management (ASM) is one of the elite 6% of business schools worldwide to hold AACSB accreditation. And in 2021, this flagship college at UNM launched a Master of Science in Project Management program. Spearheaded by Distinguished Professor, Steve Walsh, PhD, this cohort-based program is focused on students interested in an advanced career position in project controls, project management, technology project management, program management and/or technology program management.  Our chapter members are engaged at many levels supporting this new graduate study through participating on advisory boards, alignment with PMI requirements for the PMP Certification, to student support, student membership and career events. 

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Northern New Mexico College

The Department of Business Administration at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is instrumental in the development of new project managers. While being ACBSP accredited, the department offers a certificate and is the only state college to offer a BBA in Project Management in New Mexico. Directed by Dr. Robert Tierney, the program provides instruction in planning and controls, communications, procurement, and a host of other topics that enhance students' understanding of project management. Many of the students are employed by private and public institutions in northern New Mexico, with their newly acquired skills. The BBA PM program also offers a pathway to UNM’s Master of Science in Project Management. NNMC aligns its PM program with PMI and the Rio Grande Chapter for student guidance and career events. Dr. Robert Tierney can be contacted at robert.tiereny@nnmc.edu for further information.

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Ducere University

Ducere Global Business School is a higher education provider founded in 2011, specializing in online, industry-focused business programs. It offers bachelor’s, graduate certificate, and MBA degrees through university partnerships, with an emphasis on practical, project-based learning and global leadership. The school also operates as a social enterprise through the Ducere Foundation, supporting education initiatives across Africa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Engagement

Outreach efforts include: