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Project Management is of fast growing importance to organisations because it deals effectively with the management of change. Both contemporary and project-based organisations are beginning to realise that the traditional form of management cannot deal with the dynamics and resulting chaos of the modern economic, social and business environment.

The Centre for Project Management, from its links with professionals in business and industry has identified a need amongst employers for graduates that possess a degree in a specialised discipline and who are capable of immediately engaging in projects at entry level within their chosen field. The M.Sc. in Project Management full time programme is designed to fulfil this need by providing 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.

Objectives

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 change 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.

The MSc is a full time programme to be completed within a 12 month cycle commencing in September.

Programme Structure

Autumn Semester

Project Management Science & Principles; People and Behaviour in Projects; Decision Analysis and Judgement in Projects; Research in Projects and Organisations; Project Planning and Control.

Spring Semester

Strategy Formulation and Implementation; Project Leadership, Sustainability and Governance; Commercial Management of Projects; International Project Management; Knowledge and Information Management in Project Environments,

Summer Semester

Project Management Simulation; Research Project A - In Company or Research Project B - Confirmation Paper.

Programme 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 and assessments. In addition students will have the option of conducting in-company research work

Careers

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.

Minimum of an honours primary degree (2H2) (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a project management related field, such as engineering, science, business, information technology, public administration, health and education. 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 will be required. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 80