MSc in Project Management

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General Information
Course Objectives
Course Structure
Course Features
Course Delivery
Entry Requirements
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INTRODUCTION

The M.Sc. in Project Management is aimed at preparing students who possess, a primary degree, with the Project Management competencies and skills set to take up employment and engage in projects immediately on entering the workplace.

The Programme provides graduates with contemporary project management approaches, the development of theories and principles, deepening of and application of knowledge, skills set and ability to critically analyse and engage actively in the development and integration of project management as a way of work within organisations.

Why should I study this programme?

High employment prospects
Opportunity to engage with business/industry professionals and PM organisations
Gain valuable competencies currently in high demand by organisations
Integrate immediately into workplace project environments

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Introduce the fundamental principles of project management, frameworks processes and developing theories used in explaining how new project assets achieve business benefits in a change environment.
Provide learners with the competencies to manage groups and teams and to interact effectively with project stakeholders, including managing cultural diversity, communication, cooperation and collaboration nationally and internationally.
Demonstrate project management best practice in managing human, physical and financial resources throughout the project lifecycle.
Introduce the principles of how to manage change through portfolios, programmes and projects in line with organisational strategic objectives.
To explore commercial management of projects including capital budgeting, project appraisal, outsourcing and supply chain management and comprehensive and robust business case development.
Show how projects and project management maturity models can be interpreted and integrated within individual and organisational development initiatives
Introduce the concepts and theories of corporate and social responsibility and provide a framework for planning and evaluating the actions and performance of a project in the context of sustainable and socially responsible activity.
Introduce learners to the importance of how to use organisational and project management knowledge systems to manage and evaluate projects.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The M.Sc. in Project Management is a one year full time programme consisting of 12 modules delivered across three Semesters. The programme structure is designed to provide learners with the necessary Project Management, Business and Behavioural/Soft Skills to engage in projects effectively within business and industry. Students attend lectures, tutorials, workshops and undertake individual and group project assignment work as well as undertaking independent research projects in the field of Project Management.

COURSE FEATURES

Industry Lecturers across various business sectors.
High-profile Business and Industry guest speakers.
In-company research projects.
Project Management Simulation.
Continuous Assessment -individual and group projects.
Participation in Project Management Professional Events.
Preparation for CAPM professional exams.
Strong links with Industry - Employment Opportunities.
International Project Management
Preparation for the Workplace.

COURSE DELIVERY

One of the key aims of this MSc programme is to provide students with an opportunity to engage with industry leaders and practitioners through guest lectures and industry lead research projects and case studies. The programme delivery will achieve this through a variety of established pedagogical approaches including a blend of experiential learning, group work, interactive presentations, project based case work, simulation workshops and assessments. In addition students will have the option to conduct in-company research work.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of an honours primary degree (2H2) in a project management related field, such as engineering, science, business, information technology, public administration,health and education etc.

Candidates may be selected for interview to determine suitability.

In the case of international students, the overseas equivalent as determined by the Course Team in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, certified demonstrable achievement in TOEFL English Language Competency Test or equivalent will be required.

For more information on this programme please contact :

Administration Enquiries:

Brid Henley

Programme Administrator

Taught Postgraduate Programmes

Kemmy Business School

University of Limerick

Telephone: +353-(0)61-202665