PMI-GAC
The Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management Education Programs of the Project Management Institute (PMI) is an independent academic accreditation body that assesses the procedures and standards of projects, programs, and portfolio management at bachelor’s, postgraduate, and doctoral degree levels. As announced in May 2021, the undergraduate and master’s programs of Engineering Management at the School of Management of Shandong University again received PMI-GAC accreditation, which is valid for five years.
GAC’s mission is to advance excellence in education worldwide, and its primary objective is to ensure that GAC-accredited programs prepare students to meet the current and anticipated needs of businesses and government organizations, in terms of qualified professionals working in the field.
GAC is a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA), which aims to enhance educational quality by supporting the acquisition of knowledge and skills by accreditors and their commitment to ethical practices.