North Carolina's project management pathway prepares students for careers planning and executing complex projects. Students develop expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, team coordination, and risk management. High demand across construction, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors creates strong career opportunities.
Curriculum covers project management frameworks (PMBOK, Agile), planning tools, scheduling software, budget management, and stakeholder communication. Students manage actual projects from conception to completion. Learning emphasizes professional project management standards.
Graduates work as project coordinators, project managers, and program managers for construction companies, technology firms, government agencies, and corporations. Many pursue Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Project Management at a Glance
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Courses
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Credentials
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Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
North Carolina's project management curriculum aligns with professional project management standards including PMBOK. Students complete 4-6 pathway units covering planning, execution, and management as defined by NC DPI.
Programs teach project management methodologies and professional practices. Students develop competency in planning tools and team coordination.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course | Code |
|---|---|
| Project Management I | CS11 |
| Project Management II Global | CS12 |
| Project Management III | CS14 |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Project Coordinator
Entry LevelSalary range: $26,770 - $52,170
Adjusted for cost of living: $28,436
Project Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $76,180 - $129,420
Adjusted for cost of living: $105,779
Program Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $64,450 - $158,460
Adjusted for cost of living: $105,364
Senior Project Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $76,180 - $129,420
Adjusted for cost of living: $105,779
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern on projects with construction companies, technology firms, corporations, and government agencies throughout North Carolina.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in DECA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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