LANG’s Master of Project Management Earns Prestigious Global Accreditation

The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics is proud to announce that the University of Guelph’s Master of Project Management (MPM) program has received six-year accreditation from the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs. 

This internationally recognized accreditation confirms that LANG’s MPM curriculum meets the highest global standards for project management education and equips students with the industry-relevant competencies needed to lead complex projects, programs, and portfolios across sectors. 

For students and graduates, GAC accreditation signals academic excellence, professional credibility, and career readiness. Employers worldwide recognize GAC-accredited programs as a benchmark for quality and rigour, giving graduates a competitive edge in today’s job market. The program’s alignment with globally accepted frameworks and best practices ensures students are prepared to lead projects with confidence in increasingly dynamic and complex organizations. 

“Accreditation signals our dedication to developing professional competencies relevant to today’s talent requirements,” said Dr. Davar Rezania, LANG Professor in Management and Graduate Program Coordinator for the MPM. “Engaging with professional bodies has been a key focus of our department and school. Industry-recognized accreditation is another way for our programs to demonstrate that we provide an education that prepares career-ready graduates.” 

The designation also reflects LANG’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and outcomes-focused education, ensuring the MPM program remains responsive to emerging industry needs and evolving leadership demands. 

The program offers full-time, part-time, in-person, and online/hybrid delivery modes, ensuring that working professionals can balance quality education alongside their busy schedules. Learn more about the GAC accredited Master of Project Management program at LANG.