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MSC IN PROJECT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

ABOUT US About the University of Limerick

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Our Centre for Project Management

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MASTERS IN PROJECT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT Why Choose this Course?

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Online Delivery 8 Course Structure 9 Course Schedule & Content

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Employer Benefits

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Entry Requirements 17

NEXT STEPS Important Dates 18 How to Apply 18 Contact Us 19

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The University of Limerick (UL) is an independent, internationally focused university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship.

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We take great pride in attracting students who are seeking a supportive learning environment to help nurture and achieve their personal and professional dreams. UL graduates have a record of high employability and the University has close working relationships with industry, from undergraduate to postdoctoral level. Our vision is to offer students an academic environment that supports intellectual growth and personal development and is characterised by principles of fairness, equity and integrity.

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One of the world’s first Centres of Excellence specialising in project management education, training and research, UL CPM is the only centre of its type in Ireland. The Centre for Project Management is

to conceive, plan, implement and complete

situated within the Kemmy Business School

projects successfully. The Centre has led

at the University of Limerick. Established in

the development of alternative methods of

1992, it is one of the world’s first Centres

study that fit changing lifestyles and meet the

of Excellence that specialises in project

needs of different business sectors.

management education, training and

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research.

The CPM’s particular mission is to transform project management expertise into viable

Our programmes are designed to develop

practical solutions for the operational benefit

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comprehensive business knowledge and skills

of organisations and companies.

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LECTURERS

E D U C AT I O N & H E A LT H S C I E N C E S

Experienced lecturers at the forefront of their fields CPM courses explore the discipline of project

leading project and programme managers

management from both academic and

to ensure learners are exposed to the latest

practitioner perspectives, with experienced

and most relevant industry cases and course

lecturers at the forefront of their fields. Our

content.

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

2-Year Part-Time

Level 9 University Degree

The diversity of topics covered in the modules

MSC IN PROJECT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT 100% ONLINE DELIVERY

along with the important fact that they include programme and portfolio management, not just project management, was impressive to me. Raymond Poole, Founder of PM Summit, Managing Director of PMIS Ltd.

The online Masters in Project & Programme Management equips you with the skills and capability required for successful project management and leadership. It delivers industry-relevant content and best-practice techniques, in a flexible format, to accommodate busy schedules. This masters programme is designed for

proven techniques for managing scope,

I do not hold a dedicated Project Manager

experienced project managers and senior

time, cost and risk through to the broader

managers anywhere in the world, who are

areas of leadership, contract management,

role, but have found that completing a project

responsible for delivering commercial

stakeholder engagement and more.

results through the effective management of projects and programmes.

An innovative and challenging course

management qualification has provided invaluable understanding, knowledge and

designed to strengthen your strategic

expertise to allow me to apply many principles

It will equip you with advanced project

thinking and capability to lead large-scale

management skills and insights, from

projects and programmes.

from PM methodologies to my every day role. Lloyd Harnett, Director of Revenue and IT, Adare Manor


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LEARN TODAY, APPLY TOMORROW Put proven theory into real-time practice with industry-relevant lessons you can apply immediately to your current role. Course content is developed in collaboration with industry-leading project and programme managers and is designed to give you the practical skills and best-practice understanding needed to succeed in any business sector today.

PMI GAC & MASTERS ACCREDITATION We are one of only seven PMI GACaccredited programmes in Europe and the only one to offer 100% online delivery. Students who complete this Masters acquire an internationally recognised PMI GAC-accredited level 9 University of Limerick degree and more

WIDER BUSINESS SKILLS Today’s successful project managers can’t rely solely on tools and

than enough credits to apply for PMP qualification with the PMI.

techniques. They require an understanding of project leadership, governance, international relations, commercial impact and more. This course explores these broad knowledge areas from both academic and practitioner perspectives, with experienced lecturers at the forefront of their fields.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT SKILLS To manage projects is to manage people and facilitate progress, an element often overlooked on project management courses. The interactive and collaborative structure of this course helps you develop the softer skills necessary for effective communication, engagement and direction of the various people you’ll be working with, virtually or in person, around the world.


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BEST PRACTICE CAPABILITIES

CAREER PROGRESSION

Gain best practice project management skills and approaches.

Whether you’re looking to advance to a more senior role as a project or programme manager or simply strengthen and expand your project management skills, our online masters provides the right blend of industry-relevant content and practical skills to get you there.

Published by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the PMBOK® Guide maps the 47 processes of project management to ten central areas of knowledge. This course expands and strengthens skills in each of these areas, ensuring graduates are ready to succeed in senior project and programme management roles.

A MOVE TO SENIOR-LEVEL, STRATEGIC ROLES Through this Masters, you’ll develop the ability to assess and influence good decisions, facilitating your move into more senior, strategic roles.

SPECIALIST TO DEDICATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT ROLES This course helps address the challenges of such a move, providing a different perspective on projects and what it takes to lead and motivate others.

THE SKILLSET TO CROSS INDUSTRIES This course gives you the skills to successfully manage projects regardless of sector, opening up wider career opportunities for your future.


PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

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ONLINE DELIVERY

100% ONLINE DELIVERY A flexible format designed to suit you Developed with flexibility in mind, our online delivery model fits your busy schedule by letting you decide when and where to complete your coursework. The fully online approach enables you to interact and collaborate with peers and lecturers around the world, gaining insights and opinions from a diversity of business environments and cultures, all without leaving your desk.

I travel a lot with work but I could still carry on with my studies, submit papers and interact with others on the course, which would not be possible with any other course format.

Central interactive platform hosts the complete syllabus Pre-recorded lectures Online tutorials

Aidan Cafferky, Graduate Program Manager, New Product Development, Thermo King - Ingersoll Rand

E-tivities and discussion forums Interactive engagement Virtual teams E-books and online resources 24 hour technical support


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COURSE STRUCTURE

2 YEARS. PART-TIME. 100% ONLINE.

Below is the schedule for the next programme intake, which starts in September 2017.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PROJECT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT - 100% Online Delivery

This professional degree is aligned with the University of Limerick’s course delivery system, with the option of starting in Autumn or Spring.

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SEMESTER 1

Project and Programme Management

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Strategic Management and Programmes

Science and Principles Knowledge and Information Management in People and Behaviour in Projects

Project Environments

Project and Programme Planning and Control

Commercial Management of Projects

Project Leadership and Governance

International Project Management

Programme Value, Risk and Decision Making

Research in Projects and Organisations

In-Company Project

Research Paper

TWO-WEEK ONLINE INDUCTION Prior to starting the coursework, learners participate in a mandatory two-week fully online induction programme. This introduces the virtual

SEMESTER 2

learning environment and covers workload and time management, particularly beneficial for students returning to third-level education after multiple years. Learners get to know their classmates and discuss any concerns with lecturers.

SEMESTER 3

MODULE. BREAK. REPEAT. Each year includes three semesters; the first has two taught modules, the second has three taught modules, and the third is project work. Each taught module is 5 weeks long, and students have a one-week break between modules, giving them the opportunity to either break from studies or catch up on work time lost during the five-week module period.


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COURSE SCHEDULE & CONTENT

YEAR 1 INDUCTION

FAMILIARISATION WITH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 18/09/17 - 29/09/17

SEMESTER 1 MODULE 1 6 ECTS

PROJECT AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND PRINCIPLES Provides insights into fundamental principles and how they might apply within various settings. 02/10/17 – 03/11/17 One week break between modules

MODULE 2 6 ECTS

PEOPLE AND BEHAVIOUR IN PROJECTS

This module explores the core concepts and theories of project management science and relates them to the emerging phenomenon of programme management. It provides students with a deepened understanding of project and programme related principles and associated strategic and operational frameworks, and how they might be integrated within a variety of organisational settings. This module provides the opportunity to explore new and developing theories that are useful in explaining project related phenomena within a variety of empirical settings.

This module focuses on developing a greater understanding of behaviour, people management and interpersonal issues in projects. Research from psychology, sociology and management

Focuses on the soft skills needed to successfully manage and lead projects.

science give the view that the effective management of people is vital to project success. Labour represents a critical and costly resource in projects, therefore people’s behaviour and performance orientation needs to be aligned with the goal of the projects they are employed to

13/11/17 – 15/12/17

deliver. This module aims to equip students with a greater understanding of the principles underlying behaviour at individual, team and organizational levels and in doing so, to develop a greater level of awareness and competency in managing individuals and teams.


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YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 MODULE 3 6 ECTS

PROJECT AND PROGRAMME PLANNING AND CONTROL

The aim of the module is to introduce students to provide a high-level perspective in developing organisation goals and objectives and translating these into portfolio and programme aims and objectives. It shows how project and programme baseline models are developed and

Applies goal directed methods & tracking, aimed at achieving future sustainable benefits through projects and programmes.

demonstrates the adaptation and integration of tracking and control systems used to monitor and control progress throughout project and programme lifecycles. It introduces enterprise level project and programme governance structures and procedures that provide an overall framework for project and programme delivery mechanisms aimed at delivering sustainable

15/01/18 – 16/02/18

business benefits.

One week break between modules

MODULE 4 6 ECTS

PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

Research in the social sciences supports the view that leadership has an impact on overall organisational performance. Given the temporal aspects associated with projects, there are

Raises awareness of the importance of effective leadership, having clear roles, responsibilities and appropriate governance structures in place.

particular challenges facing the project manager when leading and directing a team through the project. Moreover, the project manager must be supported by an appropriate governance framework structured around projects and programmes, providing a clear set of guidelines on roles and responsibilities at all levels within the project organisation. This module integrates

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these themes and aims to raise the awareness of the importance of effective leadership, to


provide direction to the project team, guided by professional ethical standards and appropriate organisational support structures (including PMOs) and processes.


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PROGRAMME VALUE, RISK AND DECISION MAKING

The overall aim of this module is to introduce the foundation concepts, and process framework used to develop business models and value solutions through projects and programmes. It

Explains how to develop business models and value solutions that are implemented through programmes, with a focus on long-term sustainable benefits. 09/04/18 - 11/05/18

will include models of benefits management and benefits realisation tracking throughout programme lifecycles, and incorporate risk management, probability assessments and decision analysis theories and their empirical applications in critically evaluating programme options. The module integrates these elements in an overall framework for the management and execution of projects and programmes.

Two week break between modules


IN-COMPANY PROJECT Is a “capstone” that provides the opportunity to apply many of the learnings from the first year of the MSc. in a real project setting. 28/05/18 - 13/07/18


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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMES

Strategic Management is a discipline whose effective understanding is instrumental for a successful career at all levels in both private and public sectors. The fundamentals of the

Provides a critical overview of corporate strategy and strategy implementation with a focus on programme management competence as levers for strategic renewal.

discipline lie in the theoretical underpinning of how organisations contextualise, implement, learn and evolve. As a discipline, Strategic Management integrates fundamental cognate disciplines, e.g. economics and organizational behaviour, with functional subjects, e.g. marketing, accounting, and human resources management, into a cohesive whole necessary to manage an

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organization at the corporate level.


MODULE 8 6 ECTS

KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

This module provides an understanding of the role of knowledge, information and technology in organisations, with specific focus on projects. It will provide an understanding of the nature

Shows how good management of knowledge and information resources can contribute to enhanced organisational performance through projects.

of data, information and knowledge as organisational resources, it will look at the challenges involved in managing and exploiting these, and it will explore the impact and the opportunities presented by new technologies.

12/11/18 - 14/12/18 One month break between modules


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COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS

The overall aim of this module is to introduce the features of commercial and contract management and position it within the context of managing projects. It covers such areas

Includes project evaluation and selection with specific emphasis on commercial aspects that affect project investment decisions.

as project finance & project selection, risk management and commercial decision making, procurement and contracting, lifecycle costing and post project appraisals.

14/01/19 - 15/02/19 One week break between modules

MODULE 10 6 ECTS

INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

This module combines the essentials of project management with social science disciplines associated with managing cultural diversity, heterogeneous stakeholders, intercultural

Addresses the challenges of global projects, including leading, communicating and collaborating with virtual teams with diverse cultural backgrounds.

communication, international cooperation and collaboration. This module addresses various success factors that any project manager must be familiar with when managing international projects and diverse teams globally.

25/02/19 - 29/03/19 One week break between modules


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RESEARCH IN PROJECTS AND ORGANISATIONS

This module provides learners with the latest concepts, knowledge, skills and ability to undertake conceptual and empirical research in the field of project management, taking into

Explains various research methods and how they can be applied to investigate industry-related problems and phenomena, with particular emphasis on the management of projects.

account the ethical and social implications involved in the research. In doing so, it covers the research approaches, strategies and methods necessary to conduct research within organisations. On completing the module students will have the ability to undertake desktop research that

08/04/19 - 10/05/19 Two week break between modules

critically analyses project management related issues, to conduct empirical research in an organisational or sectoral setting, and to identify the most appropriate approaches to research in project environments.


RESEARCH PAPER Provides an opportunity to explore an aspect of project or programme management in depth by engaging with published research and conducting an empirical study into issues and phenomena that arise on projects. 27/05/19 - 06/09/19


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EMPLOYER BENEFITS

IMMEDIATE RETURNS PROVEN TO HELP COMPANIES INCREASE EFFICIENCY AND PROFITABILITY

We have discussed a number of uses for the tools and learnings from the first year in the Masters program and are already creating plans

Tangible Benefits for Companies Year after year, the employers of students completing the online Masters in Project & Programme Management gain measurable

to integrate this into our daily operations and Program Management team activities.

benefits from the programme through their employees’ increased knowledge and expanded skillsets. Students demonstrate greater understanding of all project management knowledge areas, are better at relationship and risk management, and demonstrate more effective leadership and project and programme management skills

Mervyn Maguire, Global OEM Operations Director, Dell Inc.

both in general and on specific tasks.

Better, faster, smarter processes Apply proven project management methods Greater leadership resources Access to new ways of thinking Portfolio-level capabilities


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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & FEES

HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR SUITABILITY? Get in touch with our course director, Dr. John Lannon. He can help answer any questions you may have. Dr. John Lannon

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Course Director E: [email protected] T: +353 61 234 656

Acceptance into the course typically requires a 2.2 honours primary degree (level 8) and a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a project-related environment. However, we have graduates and current students who qualified for this course based on their extensive work experience. In such instances, we evaluate your experience, portfolio and references in accordance with the University’s policy on recognition of prior learning. We may also ask to interview you directly.

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS If candidates are non-native English language speakers, certified demonstrable achievement in a standard English language competency test will be required.

We’re committed to helping you achieve your academic goals and to work with you to ensure fee payment doesn’t stand in your way. We offer a number of options for payment to suit your budget. Visit our website for more information or get in touch to discuss our payment options.


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NEXT STEPS

IMPORTANT DATES CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Autumn Intake: 11th September 2017 Spring Intake: 5th February 2018

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS MASTERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP, AND ADVANCING YOUR CAREER.

COURSE START DATE: Autumn Intake: 18th September 2017 Spring Intake: 12th February 2018

HOW TO APPLY To maintain our exceptional high standards and personal interaction between lecturers and learners, we limit the class size per intake. Therefore, we advise registering your interest as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

SUBMIT YOUR DETAILS ONLINE

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

The first step in the application process is to

After you submit your application, our team

register your interest using our preliminary

will review your information and get in

online application form on our website.

touch within 2-3 days to discuss acceptance

This takes approximately 15–20 minutes

into the course.

to complete. You’ll need details of your education and employment history and two academic references to complete the form.

NOT READY TO APPLY? After you submit your application, our team will review your information and get in touch within 2-3 days to discuss acceptance into the course. E: [email protected] Online MSc in Project & Programme Management | Visit Course Website

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TALK TO US We’re here to help. Contact us any time to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

ELIGIBILITY & COURSE CONTENT

ADMIN & COURSE SCHEDULE

If you have queries around the course content or would like to discuss your eligibility for the course, please contact our course director, Dr. John Lannon.

For more information around the course schedule, fees or application process, or to request a Recognition of Prior Learning application, please get in touch with Maria O’Connell.

Dr. John Lannon, Course Director

Maria O’Connell, Course Co-ordinator

E: [email protected]

E: [email protected]

T: + 353 61 234 656

T: + 353 61 202 982

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