Strategic Project Management

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This Erasmus Mundus course, Masters in Strategic Project Management (European), known as MSPME, is a unique programme in the field of Business Management. It is the only masters programme that takes an international perspective to the strong and growing demand for strategic thinkers who can deliver core business activities and realise competitive strategies in public, private and voluntary sector organisations through the implementation of strategic projects.

Over a 16 month period, students will study at three internationally renowned institutions across three different countries.

* Heriot Watt University, School of Management & Languages,
Edinburgh, UK.
* Politecnico di Milano, School of Management in Milan, Italy.
* Umeå University, Umeå School of Business and Economics in Sweden.

MSPME continues to provide a mechanism for high level instruction for potential global leaders. Students gain knowledge and experience on how to manage strategic change through projects, as well as developing the personal competencies to enhance careers and contribute to the organizational competitive advantage. This is gained through modules, which are unique and reflect the current and emerging needs of industry.

The structure of the programme comprises three semesters designed and developed to ensure clear academic progression, fully integrated among the three Consortium Institutes. Critical issues in strategic project management are grounded through three interconnected themes: strategic underpinning, project control and integration. Each theme reflects the core strengths of each participating institute, aligned with the learning objectives:

* Semester 1, Heriot-Watt University: provides grounding in strategic project management through strategic underpinning of strategy formulation, programme planning and strategy implementation.
* Semester 2, Politecnico di Milano: develops capabilities for successful implementation of projects through the management and creation of appropriate project control approaches and tools.
* Semester 3, Umeå University: students enhance their learning with an integrated and research-based approach to strategic thinking and project management, completing two integrated modules and a Masters thesis.

* Academic excellence of the candidate: outstanding achievement in the applicants first degree. The minimum admission qualification is a high-quality Bachelor degree (or an equivalent academic degree) of minimum three years duration and 180 ECTS credits (or equivalent) in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. * Language ability:If your main medium of instruction was English you will still need to submit an English test result IELTS (min 6.5). Non-native English speaking applicants require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with no individual component lower than 6.00) or equivalent. Please note we do not recognise TOEFL (including IBT). * Student motivation and relevance of the MSPME programme to a students future career aspirations. * While professional experience such as employment or professional qualifications are not essential, these are taken into consideration when awarding scholarships. Successful scholarship candidates tend to have considerable relevant industrial experience as well as vocational or professional qualifications. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5

MSPME offers a number of scholarship opportunities. These are highly competitive and include:

* Erasmus Mundus Scholarships


These scholarships are available to Third Country and European applicants. Applicants who wish to be considered for this scholarship should indicate the type of scholarship on their online application form for MSPME. No separate scholarship application is necessary.

* MSPME Consortium Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded on merit to non-Erasmus Mundus funded students. Applicants who wish to be considered for this scholarship should indicate the type of scholarship on their online application form for MSPME. The types of scholarships available are:

* Overseas Students - awards of 4,500 (top performers) to 3,000 (high performers)
* European Union Students - awards of 3,000 (top performers) to 2,000 (high performers)

* Alumni Scholarships

These scholarships offer a 20% discount on fees to alumni of Heriot-Watt, Politecnico di Milano and Umeå. Applicants who wish to be considered for an Alumni Scholarship should indicate this on their online application form for MSPME.