Project Management MSc

Programme Content

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

 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

Option to Exit with a Graduate Diploma in Project Management

Summer Semester 
 

• MN6013 Project Management Simulation

Elective - Choose 1
 

• MN6023 Research Project A -In Company or
• MN6033 Project B - Confirmation Paper

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.

Tuition Fees

These are based on Residency, Citizenship, Course requirements.

Review the three groups of criteria to determine your fee status as follows
 

1. Residency
    
   • You must have been living in an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland for at least 3 of the 5 years before starting your course
      
2. Citizenship
    
   • You must be a citizen of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland or have official refugee status
      
3. Course Requirements (all must be met)
    
   • You must be a first time full-time undergraduate (Exceptions are provided for students who hold a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification and are progressing to a Level 8 course in the same general area of study).
   • You must be undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of at least 2 year’s duration
   • You cannot be undertaking a repeat year of study at the same level unless evidence of exceptional circumstances eg serious illness is provided (in which case this condition may be waived)

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.