Programme Philosophy
In a complex and rapidly changing environment, organizations are faced with a need for ongoing change and transformation. Such change is delivered through programs and projects. The Master of Project Management is a professional qualification that will provide students with a sound educational platform for a career in project management. The ability to implement strategic change is therefore important both for individuals and organizations. The programme aims to create reflective project management professionals, with enhanced knowledge, competence and multiple skills. This cutting edge interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral programme, designed with inputs from the relevant industries, will significantly strengthen and develop existing project management professionals’ expertise besides meeting the needs of new entrants or aspiring professionals.
Programme Outcomes
The education aims of the programme are:
- To prepare and equip students with knowledge, skills and competence to the level where they can make a professional contribution to the project management in an organization.
- To assists, students develop practical skills in the analysis of concepts and practices related to project management
- To prepare students to undertake higher and professional roles in managing projects, thus enhancing their career opportunities and achieving self- development.
- To complement your on-the-job experience and equip you with the fundamental methodologies, modelling and analytical techniques for the design and implementation of projects across a wide range of industries.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
|
Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
MPM 601 |
Digital Fluency |
4 |
|
MPM 612 |
Research Methods |
4 |
|
MPM 602 |
Project Process, Planning and Control |
4 |
|
MPM 603 |
Project Human Resource Management |
4 |
|
MPM 604 |
Finance for Project Management |
4 |
|
MPM 605 |
Project Procurement and Contracting |
4 |
|
MPM 606 |
Quantitative Methods for Project Management |
4 |
|
MPM 607 |
Project Sustainability, Monitoring and Evaluation |
4 |
|
|
Dissertation |
8 |
|
Electives (Choose Minimum of Two) |
|
|
|
MPM 608 |
Project Total Quality Management |
4 |
|
MPM 609 |
Managing Successful Information Technology (IT) Projects |
4 |
|
MPM 610 |
Project Portfolio and Risk Management |
4 |
|
MPM 611 |
Management of Strategic Operations |
4 |
|
Grand Total Credits |
|
48 |
PROGRESSION AND GRADUATION
- To progress from semester to semester, a student
is required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50
- A student shall be allowed to repeat a course
until he/she has passed the paper so far as she is within the GPA of not less
than 2.50
- Courses designated as pre-requisites to more
advanced courses must be passed before the latter courses are offered.
- A student, after successfully completion of a
semester can, upon written application giving reasons and after approval has
been granted defer and continue in the appropriate semester.
- Students shall also participates in live virtual
streaming lectures and virtual classrooms and where necessary avail themselves
on campus for the face to face intermittent programs
- Must fulfil four times mandatory visit to the
university within the period of study
- Students shall pass a minimum of 48 course
credits and a maximum of 56 course credits to be eligible for graduation
|
Programme Requirements |
Credit Hours |
Minimum for Graduation Must take and pass |
|
Mandatory Courses |
32 |
32 |
|
Elective Courses |
16 |
8 |
|
Thesis |
8 |
8 |
|
Maximum Credit required |
56 |
48 |
|
Minimum Credit Pass for graduation |
48 |
48 |