Project Management – Information Technology (PMC)

Work Term Option (PMCC)

Starts in January, May, September

PGWP-eligible Program

Campus

Newnham

Delivery

Hybrid

Duration

2 Semesters (8 Months)

Study Option

Full-time & Part-time

Credential

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

School

School of Software Design & Data Science

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in four formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to choose your preferred options when you select classes to build your course schedule. Selection for preferred course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: The impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Course timing: To allow flexibility for working professionals, all courses in this program are held on weekday evenings and weekends.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
COM805	Diverse and Distributed Project Teams Communication Skills	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	In this course, students gain practical experience in operating and participating in stand-ups, iteration reviews, iteration planning, kickoff meetings, lessons learned sessions, planning sessions, project closeouts, project reviews, release planning, status meetings, and steering committee meetings. Emphasis is placed on soft skills such as in-person communications, active listening, collaboration, adaptability and problem solving.
ITC902	IT Change and Service Management	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	In this course, students learn best practices for delivering IT services using the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) service management framework, and how organizations embrace the new service management culture. Students learn how modern IT and digital service organizations operate, value streams increase speed and efficiency, cultural or behavioral principles guide work that benefits the wider organization and to use commonly used service management terms and concepts. They apply this knowledge through analysis and by making recommendations in case studies, projects and discussions.
PMC800	Insight to Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	The course systematically follows eight project performance domains as specified in the PMBOK. Each domain has relevant Project Management principles which apply. Students are taught the 12 principles of project management according to PMI. Students gain hands on experience with a set of models, methods and artifacts used to produce deliverables, organize work, and enable communication and collaboration.
PMC801	Introduction Scrum Body of Knowledge	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course provides students with a comprehensive framework that includes the principles, aspects, and processes of Scrum and contrasts it to PMBOK. It looks at the six foundational Scrum principles, five Scrum aspects to be addressed throughout any project and nineteen Scrum processes involved in carrying out a Scrum project. Students learn the scrum phases including initiate, plan, and estimate, implement, review, retrospect and release and details such as inputs and outputs of each process and various tools that may be used in each process. They apply Scrum techniques demonstrating hands-on skills using popular Project Management tools.
SDL810	System Development Lifecycle and IT Strategy Alignment	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course immerses students in the stages of the systems/software development lifecycle using DAD (Disciplined Agile Delivery) as a framework. This includes Inception, Construction, and Transition stages. The course also highlights the Unified Process and UML, requiring students to record client requirements such as Use Cases and Class Diagrams. These scope and quality requirements need to align with delivery commitments, allocated funds, resource availability and uncertainties.
TBM903	Collaborative Leadership for IT Project Teams	In-person	In-person	In-person
	In this course, students develop the leadership, collaboration, and team management skills required to contribute effectively to Agile software and IT project environments. Working in self-organizing teams, students engage in an experiential learning journey where they identify a meaningful customer or industry problem, collaborate with stakeholders, define customer value, manage team dynamics, respond to change, design, validate, and communicate a proposed software or information technology solution through a high-fidelity clickable prototype. Emphasis is placed on Agile leadership behaviors, psychological safety, accountability, stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, shared ownership, and continuous improvement. Through sprint-based activities, team reflection, peer feedback, and professional demonstrations, students develop the confidence and judgement needed to lead, facilitate, and support high-performing project teams.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
DAF810	Data Analytics for Finance and Project Management	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This course focuses on the creation of actionable data to enable a successful project. Students perform key methods to produce tangible deliverables during project planning, such as business justification, including Payback Period, IRR, ROI, NPV, Cost-Benefit Ratio, Cost of Quality, EVM, Forecasting and Make-or-buy analysis. Students learn to effectively use tools such as Excel, PowerBI and MS Project to assist in delivering these. The course also covers accounts receivable and payable and ensures that students are familiar with procurement/invoicing processes and financial transactions in point-of-sale systems.
ETH804	Ethics, Compliance and Security in IT	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course helps students understand how to be a diligent, respectful and caring steward and to carry out activities with integrity, care and trustworthiness while maintaining compliance with internal and external guidelines. They learn to demonstrate a broad commitment to the financial, social and environmental impacts of the projects they support. The course also presents Canadian Legal frameworks for Cybersecurity, Data Protection Laws, Contractual Obligations, Evidence handling and incident reporting.
PMC900	Advanced Agile Project Management	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course enhances students understanding and application of multiple agile approaches, including Scrum, Lean, Kanban, and Test-Driven Development. Experiential learning opportunities are provided to engage stakeholders effectively, gather requirements, incorporate feedback, and ensure project success. The focus is on delivering value to customers through iterative development cycles and employing agile metrics for informed decision-making.
PMC910	Project Management Office Governance and Sustainability	Online	Online	Online
	The course presents projects as value delivery systems for organizations and community and sets a standard for Project Management. This includes governance systems for value delivery, functions that need to be performed to support projects, the internal and external factors that influence projects and the ways in which portfolios, programs, projects, and products relate. The scope of the sustainability efforts include UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
PMC950	Professional Development in IT Management	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course empowers students to take their most crucial next step in securing their project management career goals with support from faculty members. Students select one of the following based on their own professional development needs. 1. Participating in an actual class-led project or capstone assignment or 2. Working in a practicum/internship with an approved local business partner to gain direct experience or 3. Creating and submitting applied research project plans (NSERC or OCI) with the intention of obtaining approval. 4. Instructor-approved personal improvement projects typically involving non-trivial industry certification such as PMP
PRM905	Project Portfolio Risk Management	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course gives students the opportunity to learn fundamentals of project portfolio management methodologies and its design requirements. It also addresses the specific nature of risks that occur during planning and execution phases of all projects in a portfolio. It provides students with the knowledge and skills required to effectively identify and manage project risks through minimizing their levels of uncertainty and maximizing their control and the delivered values to the customer. Students apply this knowledge to improve their ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and with a clear health and safety record.
WTP100	Work Term Preparation	Online	Online	Online
	This Work Term Preparation course is designed to empower students with the tools, skills, and strategies needed to navigate the modern job market and achieve long-term career success. Through self-assessment, career exploration, helping students to identify and leverage skills from their existing experiences, students will develop a deep understanding of their personal strengths, values, personality, interests and goals. The course covers essential topics such as crafting professional résumés and cover letters, mastering interview techniques, and building a strong personal brand, including an online presence. Students will learn how to research career pathways, evaluate job market trends, and create actionable career plans tailored to their aspirations. Emphasis is placed on professional communication, networking, workplace readiness, and adapting to diverse organizational cultures. Additionally, the course provides insights into negotiating job offers, managing career transitions, and professional growth. With a focus on lifelong learning and continuous improvement, this course equips students with the confidence and resources to pursue fulfilling careers while remaining adaptable in a dynamic and competitive workforce. Ideal for students preparing to enter the job market or those seeking to refine their career trajectory, this course fosters self-awareness, professional readiness, and strategic career planning.
WTP100 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Work-Integrated Learning Term

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
PMC441	Project Management IT, Work Term	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person
PMC441 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
COM805	Diverse and Distributed Project Teams Communication Skills	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	In this course, students gain practical experience in operating and participating in stand-ups, iteration reviews, iteration planning, kickoff meetings, lessons learned sessions, planning sessions, project closeouts, project reviews, release planning, status meetings, and steering committee meetings. Emphasis is placed on soft skills such as in-person communications, active listening, collaboration, adaptability and problem solving.
PMC115	IT Project Mgmt. Fundamentals, Tools and Techniques	In-person	In-person	In-person
	An introduction to the terminology, life cycles and core processes involved in the management of IT projects. Students also learn the responsibilities that a project manager has during the development and implementation of an IT project and the required skill sets a Project Manager needs in order to successfully meet these responsibilities. Theory is supported by hands-on practice with the software, tools and techniques involved in project management. Students gain a basic understanding of scheduling tools and the processes that are part of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
PMC120	Business Systems Environments	Online	Online	Online
	A look at the structures and processes involved in for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations and the information systems that support them. Reporting centres, cost and profit centres, and information systems are discussed. Students get an overview of the business areas for each type of organization and look at the challenges of working with the stakeholders and emerging technologies from these areas in order to develop a useful computer-based information system.
PMC140	Project Leadership	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
	Students learn the skills they need to lead and manage a project team working on a computer-based solution. They learn to motivate team members, delegate, tap into domain expertise, identify team strengths and weaknesses. They learn to negotiate with stakeholders, vendors and other teams; to manage conflict, problem solve, and direct project activity.
PMC801	Introduction Scrum Body of Knowledge	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course provides students with a comprehensive framework that includes the principles, aspects, and processes of Scrum and contrasts it to PMBOK. It looks at the six foundational Scrum principles, five Scrum aspects to be addressed throughout any project and nineteen Scrum processes involved in carrying out a Scrum project. Students learn the scrum phases including initiate, plan, and estimate, implement, review, retrospect and release and details such as inputs and outputs of each process and various tools that may be used in each process. They apply Scrum techniques demonstrating hands-on skills using popular Project Management tools.
SDL810	System Development Lifecycle and IT Strategy Alignment	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course immerses students in the stages of the systems/software development lifecycle using DAD (Disciplined Agile Delivery) as a framework. This includes Inception, Construction, and Transition stages. The course also highlights the Unified Process and UML, requiring students to record client requirements such as Use Cases and Class Diagrams. These scope and quality requirements need to align with delivery commitments, allocated funds, resource availability and uncertainties.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
FNC750 or DAF810	Finance for IT Project Managers or Data Analytics for Finance and Project Management	In-person	In-person	In-person
	FNC750: This course provides IT project management students with the knowledge and tools to manage project costs effectively throughout the project lifecycle. Topics include project cost planning, estimating, budgeting, controlling, and forecasting—all aligned with the PMBOK® Guide. Students will gain hands-on experience in preparing cost management plans, using earned value analysis, budgeting for capital-intensive IT projects, and managing vendor cost decisions. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, collaborative work, and clear communication as essential skills for finance-savvy project leaders. DAF810: This course focuses on the creation of actionable data to enable a successful project. Students perform key methods to produce tangible deliverables during project planning, such as business justification, including Payback Period, IRR, ROI, NPV, Cost-Benefit Ratio, Cost of Quality, EVM, Forecasting and Make-or-buy analysis. Students learn to effectively use tools such as Excel, PowerBI and MS Project to assist in delivering these. The course also covers accounts receivable and payable and ensures that students are familiar with procurement/invoicing processes and financial transactions in point-of-sale systems.
PMC200	Advanced IT Project Management	In-person	In-person	In-person
	Students learn advanced techniques of IT project management and control including managing large projects and off-shore projects, budgeting and sharing resources across multiple projects, responding to changes in plan and technologies and understanding when to shut a project down. Cost estimation, project audit and project reporting are also discussed.
PMC220	Contract Law, Ethics and IT Professionalism	Online	Online	Online
	Students learn the purpose and content of each type of contract that an IT project manager might encounter. They learn how to ensure legality of acquisition, outsourcing and ownership, and techniques for understanding contractual obligations involved in IT projects. Ethics and professionalism in dealing with stakeholders, staff and third parties are discussed.
PMC910	Project Management Office Governance and Sustainability	Online	Online	Online
	The course presents projects as value delivery systems for organizations and community and sets a standard for Project Management. This includes governance systems for value delivery, functions that need to be performed to support projects, the internal and external factors that influence projects and the ways in which portfolios, programs, projects, and products relate. The scope of the sustainability efforts include UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
PMC950	Professional Development in IT Management	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course empowers students to take their most crucial next step in securing their project management career goals with support from faculty members. Students select one of the following based on their own professional development needs. 1. Participating in an actual class-led project or capstone assignment or 2. Working in a practicum/internship with an approved local business partner to gain direct experience or 3. Creating and submitting applied research project plans (NSERC or OCI) with the intention of obtaining approval. 4. Instructor-approved personal improvement projects typically involving non-trivial industry certification such as PMP
PRM905	Project Portfolio Risk Management	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course gives students the opportunity to learn fundamentals of project portfolio management methodologies and its design requirements. It also addresses the specific nature of risks that occur during planning and execution phases of all projects in a portfolio. It provides students with the knowledge and skills required to effectively identify and manage project risks through minimizing their levels of uncertainty and maximizing their control and the delivered values to the customer. Students apply this knowledge to improve their ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and with a clear health and safety record.
WTP100	Work Term Preparation	Online	Online	Online
	This Work Term Preparation course is designed to empower students with the tools, skills, and strategies needed to navigate the modern job market and achieve long-term career success. Through self-assessment, career exploration, helping students to identify and leverage skills from their existing experiences, students will develop a deep understanding of their personal strengths, values, personality, interests and goals. The course covers essential topics such as crafting professional résumés and cover letters, mastering interview techniques, and building a strong personal brand, including an online presence. Students will learn how to research career pathways, evaluate job market trends, and create actionable career plans tailored to their aspirations. Emphasis is placed on professional communication, networking, workplace readiness, and adapting to diverse organizational cultures. Additionally, the course provides insights into negotiating job offers, managing career transitions, and professional growth. With a focus on lifelong learning and continuous improvement, this course equips students with the confidence and resources to pursue fulfilling careers while remaining adaptable in a dynamic and competitive workforce. Ideal for students preparing to enter the job market or those seeking to refine their career trajectory, this course fosters self-awareness, professional readiness, and strategic career planning.
WTP100 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Work-Integrated Learning Term

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
PMC441	Project Management IT, Work Term	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person
PMC441 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
COM805	Diverse and Distributed Project Teams Communication Skills	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	In this course, students gain practical experience in operating and participating in stand-ups, iteration reviews, iteration planning, kickoff meetings, lessons learned sessions, planning sessions, project closeouts, project reviews, release planning, status meetings, and steering committee meetings. Emphasis is placed on soft skills such as in-person communications, active listening, collaboration, adaptability and problem solving.
PMC120 or ITC902	Business Systems Environments or IT Change and Service Management	Online	Online	Online
	PMC120: A look at the structures and processes involved in for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations and the information systems that support them. Reporting centres, cost and profit centres, and information systems are discussed. Students get an overview of the business areas for each type of organization and look at the challenges of working with the stakeholders and emerging technologies from these areas in order to develop a useful computer-based information system. ITC902: In this course, students learn best practices for delivering IT services using the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) service management framework, and how organizations embrace the new service management culture. Students learn how modern IT and digital service organizations operate, value streams increase speed and efficiency, cultural or behavioral principles guide work that benefits the wider organization and to use commonly used service management terms and concepts. They apply this knowledge through analysis and by making recommendations in case studies, projects and discussions.
PMC140 or TBM903	Project Leadership or Collaborative Leadership for IT Project Teams	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
	PMC140: Students learn the skills they need to lead and manage a project team working on a computer-based solution. They learn to motivate team members, delegate, tap into domain expertise, identify team strengths and weaknesses. They learn to negotiate with stakeholders, vendors and other teams; to manage conflict, problem solve, and direct project activity. TBM903: In this course, students develop the leadership, collaboration, and team management skills required to contribute effectively to Agile software and IT project environments. Working in self-organizing teams, students engage in an experiential learning journey where they identify a meaningful customer or industry problem, collaborate with stakeholders, define customer value, manage team dynamics, respond to change, design, validate, and communicate a proposed software or information technology solution through a high-fidelity clickable prototype. Emphasis is placed on Agile leadership behaviors, psychological safety, accountability, stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, shared ownership, and continuous improvement. Through sprint-based activities, team reflection, peer feedback, and professional demonstrations, students develop the confidence and judgement needed to lead, facilitate, and support high-performing project teams.
PMC800	Insight to Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	The course systematically follows eight project performance domains as specified in the PMBOK. Each domain has relevant Project Management principles which apply. Students are taught the 12 principles of project management according to PMI. Students gain hands on experience with a set of models, methods and artifacts used to produce deliverables, organize work, and enable communication and collaboration.
PMC801	Introduction Scrum Body of Knowledge	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course provides students with a comprehensive framework that includes the principles, aspects, and processes of Scrum and contrasts it to PMBOK. It looks at the six foundational Scrum principles, five Scrum aspects to be addressed throughout any project and nineteen Scrum processes involved in carrying out a Scrum project. Students learn the scrum phases including initiate, plan, and estimate, implement, review, retrospect and release and details such as inputs and outputs of each process and various tools that may be used in each process. They apply Scrum techniques demonstrating hands-on skills using popular Project Management tools.
SDL810	System Development Lifecycle and IT Strategy Alignment	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course immerses students in the stages of the systems/software development lifecycle using DAD (Disciplined Agile Delivery) as a framework. This includes Inception, Construction, and Transition stages. The course also highlights the Unified Process and UML, requiring students to record client requirements such as Use Cases and Class Diagrams. These scope and quality requirements need to align with delivery commitments, allocated funds, resource availability and uncertainties.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
PMC200 or PMC900	Advanced IT Project Management or Advanced Agile Project Management	In-person	In-person	In-person
	PMC200: Students learn advanced techniques of IT project management and control including managing large projects and off-shore projects, budgeting and sharing resources across multiple projects, responding to changes in plan and technologies and understanding when to shut a project down. Cost estimation, project audit and project reporting are also discussed. PMC900: This course enhances students understanding and application of multiple agile approaches, including Scrum, Lean, Kanban, and Test-Driven Development. Experiential learning opportunities are provided to engage stakeholders effectively, gather requirements, incorporate feedback, and ensure project success. The focus is on delivering value to customers through iterative development cycles and employing agile metrics for informed decision-making.
DAF810	Data Analytics for Finance and Project Management	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This course focuses on the creation of actionable data to enable a successful project. Students perform key methods to produce tangible deliverables during project planning, such as business justification, including Payback Period, IRR, ROI, NPV, Cost-Benefit Ratio, Cost of Quality, EVM, Forecasting and Make-or-buy analysis. Students learn to effectively use tools such as Excel, PowerBI and MS Project to assist in delivering these. The course also covers accounts receivable and payable and ensures that students are familiar with procurement/invoicing processes and financial transactions in point-of-sale systems.
PMC220 or ETH804	Contract Law, Ethics and IT Professionalism or Ethics, Compliance and Security in IT	Online	Online	Online
	PMC220: Students learn the purpose and content of each type of contract that an IT project manager might encounter. They learn how to ensure legality of acquisition, outsourcing and ownership, and techniques for understanding contractual obligations involved in IT projects. Ethics and professionalism in dealing with stakeholders, staff and third parties are discussed. ETH804: This course helps students understand how to be a diligent, respectful and caring steward and to carry out activities with integrity, care and trustworthiness while maintaining compliance with internal and external guidelines. They learn to demonstrate a broad commitment to the financial, social and environmental impacts of the projects they support. The course also presents Canadian Legal frameworks for Cybersecurity, Data Protection Laws, Contractual Obligations, Evidence handling and incident reporting.
PMC910	Project Management Office Governance and Sustainability	Online	Online	Online
	The course presents projects as value delivery systems for organizations and community and sets a standard for Project Management. This includes governance systems for value delivery, functions that need to be performed to support projects, the internal and external factors that influence projects and the ways in which portfolios, programs, projects, and products relate. The scope of the sustainability efforts include UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
PMC950	Professional Development in IT Management	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course empowers students to take their most crucial next step in securing their project management career goals with support from faculty members. Students select one of the following based on their own professional development needs. 1. Participating in an actual class-led project or capstone assignment or 2. Working in a practicum/internship with an approved local business partner to gain direct experience or 3. Creating and submitting applied research project plans (NSERC or OCI) with the intention of obtaining approval. 4. Instructor-approved personal improvement projects typically involving non-trivial industry certification such as PMP
PRM905	Project Portfolio Risk Management	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course gives students the opportunity to learn fundamentals of project portfolio management methodologies and its design requirements. It also addresses the specific nature of risks that occur during planning and execution phases of all projects in a portfolio. It provides students with the knowledge and skills required to effectively identify and manage project risks through minimizing their levels of uncertainty and maximizing their control and the delivered values to the customer. Students apply this knowledge to improve their ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and with a clear health and safety record.
WTP100	Work Term Preparation	Online	Online	Online
	This Work Term Preparation course is designed to empower students with the tools, skills, and strategies needed to navigate the modern job market and achieve long-term career success. Through self-assessment, career exploration, helping students to identify and leverage skills from their existing experiences, students will develop a deep understanding of their personal strengths, values, personality, interests and goals. The course covers essential topics such as crafting professional résumés and cover letters, mastering interview techniques, and building a strong personal brand, including an online presence. Students will learn how to research career pathways, evaluate job market trends, and create actionable career plans tailored to their aspirations. Emphasis is placed on professional communication, networking, workplace readiness, and adapting to diverse organizational cultures. Additionally, the course provides insights into negotiating job offers, managing career transitions, and professional growth. With a focus on lifelong learning and continuous improvement, this course equips students with the confidence and resources to pursue fulfilling careers while remaining adaptable in a dynamic and competitive workforce. Ideal for students preparing to enter the job market or those seeking to refine their career trajectory, this course fosters self-awareness, professional readiness, and strategic career planning.
WTP100 - Work-Integrated Learning option only
PMC200 - non Work Integrated Learning option only

Work-Integrated Learning Term

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
PMC441	Project Management IT, Work Term	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person
PMC441 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

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