About the course

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 change environment.Provide learners with the competencies to manage groups and teams and to interact effectively with project stakeholdersDemonstrate 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 developmentShow how projects and project management maturity models can be interpreted and integrated within individual and organisational development initiativesIntroduce 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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Limerick
Autumn (September), 2025	Limerick

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Limerick

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.

　　Full degree transcript and certificates/awards (including English translation if applicable)

　　English language qualifications (if English is not your first language)

　　References if desired

　　A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

　　IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5 with no lower than 6.0 in any one component. TOEFL: Minimum score of 90 or above in TOEFL IBT examination, 580 (paper based).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Limerick. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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