Keller Graduate School of Management and DeVry University Awarded Additional PMI Global Accreditation; Tying for Most Accreditations Worldwide

DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management announced today that their project management concentration within its Master of Business Administration, Master of Information Systems Management and Master of Network and Communications Management programs, earned additional accreditation by the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC). In addition, the GAC conferred accreditation to DeVry University’s project management concentration within its technical management undergraduate degree program. Earlier this year, the PMI GAC awarded accreditation to Keller’s Master of Project Management program and DeVry University’s project management concentration within the undergraduate business administration degree program.

To date, DeVry University and Keller have a combined total of six degree programs and concentrations that have received the PMI GAC accreditation, joining one other institution as having earned the most GAC accreditations. DeVry University and Keller are among only 15 universities in the U.S. and 25 schools internationally to be granted project management accreditation by PMI – the world’s leading association for project management professionals.

"We’re dedicated to ensuring that our project management curriculum is of the highest quality for our students, and earning accreditation from PMI’s Global Accreditation Center re-instills and validates this commitment,” said Donna Loraine, vice president of academic affairs for DeVry University and dean of its Keller Graduate School of Management. "This recognition demonstrates our commitment to developing degree programs that meet the needs of today’s employers.”

PMI’s GAC is the governing body for enforcing the policies, procedures and standards for accrediting project management degree programs. Each degree program must demonstrate that it meets PMI’s rigorous standards 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 for the discipline of project management.

"GAC accreditation confirms that the scale and quality of an institution’s project management degree program conforms to a comprehensive international standard by thoroughly reviewing and evaluating each program to ensure that it meets all requirements,” said Ed Andrews, PhD, academic and educational programs and services director for PMI.

The GAC accreditation allows students to accelerate their path to obtaining their professional project management credentials. By completing an accredited program, students will earn 1,500 hours of project management experience that may be applied toward the requirements to take PMI’s Professional (PMP®) Credential examination. A total of 4,500 hours are required for all applicants; if an applicant graduates from a GAC-accredited program, only 3,000 hours of work experience is then needed.

About DeVry University

As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in technology, science, business and the arts. Nearly 70,000 students are enrolled at its 94 locations in 26 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University’s online delivery. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. For more information, visit www.devry.edu.

About Keller Graduate School of Management

For more than 35 years, DeVry University’s Keller School of Management has delivered relevant, practical graduate education to thousands of students nationwide, helping them transform their skills and develop the professional edge needed for career success in today’s global economy. As one of the largest graduate management schools in the U.S., Keller offers seven master’s degree programs in management, as well as a variety of graduate certificate programs. Keller implements a career-oriented approach with a curriculum that is highly responsive to industry trends and taught by working professionals. Convenience and flexibility are emphasized with classes offered across a nationwide network of convenient locations, online or a combination of both so students can balance work commitments, personal priorities and graduate school. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA). Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry University is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. For more information, visit www.keller.edu.

About Project Management Institute (PMI)

The world’s leading project management organization, PMI shares knowledge with nearly 500,000 members and credential holders in 185+ countries. Since its founding 40 years ago, PMI has impacted more than one million practitioners, businesses, governments, students and training organizations. Today, PMI’s products and services range from world-class standards for project, program and portfolio management to five professional credentials, including the gold standard Project Management Professional (PMP)^®. PMI’s exclusive Global Corporate Council and European Corporate Networking Group engage large multinationals and government organizations in endorsing the value of project management. The only project management association with an established academic research program, PMI has invested more than US$14 million in support of dozens of research projects since 1997. Learn more at PMI.org.