MSc in Project Management
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 13,396 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* EU students: €7,853 | non-EU students: €13,396
Introduction
Provides graduates with contemporary project management approaches, developing theories and principles, deepening 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. The programme has PMI accreditation.
This MSc programme is aimed at new graduates who wish to pursue a career in a project related discipline. Specifically, it will
- Introduce the fundamental principles of project management, frameworks processes and developing theories used in explaining how new project assets achieve business benefits in a changing environment.
- Provide learners with the competencies to manage groups and teams and to interact effectively with project stakeholders.
- 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.
- Explore commercial management of projects including capital budgeting, project appraisal, outsourcing 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.
- Develop the learner's research capability in conceptualising, formulating, conducting and reporting on independent research in a project environment.
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 casework and assessments. In addition, students will have the option of conducting in-company research work. The M.Sc. in Project Management is globally accredited by the Project Management Institute(PMI) Global Accreditation Centre(GAC).
Graduate Profile
The MSc in Project Management will provide a valuable gateway for students wishing to pursue a professional career in projects. It is anticipated that through this programme students will develop the skills and knowledge to work in project-based organisations within their own chosen disciplinary field, such as engineering, science, health, public administration and education.
Admissions
Curriculum
Programme Content
The MSc is a full-time programme to be completed within a 12-month cycle commencing in September.
Autumn Semester
- MN6021 Research in Projects and Organisations
- MN6001 Project Management Science & Principles
- MN6022 Strategy Formulation and Implementation
- MN6031 Project Planning and Control
- PM6111People and Behaviour in Projects
Spring Semester
- MI6002 Knowledge & Information Management in Project Environments
- MN6011 Decision Analysis & Judgement in Projects
- MN6042 Commercial Management of Projects
- MN6052 International Project Management
- MN6072 Project Leadership & Governance
Summer Semester
- N6013 Project Management Simulation
Elective - Choose 1
- MN6023 Research Project A -In-Company or
- MN6033 Project B - Confirmation Paper