Overview

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The MSc in Project Management is a part-time programme taken over two years. Year 1 is run over one academic year (9 months) and Year 2 is run over one calendar year (12 months).

In Part I (Years 1 and 2), students take taught modules to the value of 60 credits. In Part II, students undertake a dissertation to the value of 30 credits.

To progress to Part I Year 2, students must successfully pass modules to the value of 30 credits in Part I Year 1, achieving an aggregate mark of at least 50%. To be eligible to submit Part II, students must successfully pass all taught modules (Part I) and achieve an aggregate mark of at least 50% in Part I Year 2.

Exit Awards

Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management

Upon successful completion of modules to the value of 60 credits in Part I, students who pass with an aggregate mark of less than 50%, or who choose not to progress to Part II, may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).

Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management

Upon successful completion of modules to the value of 30 credits in Year 1, students (including those who pass with an aggregate mark of less than 50%) may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award).

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 90 credits as follows – 60 credits of taught modules (Part I) and 30 credits of research modules (Part II):
Part I - Years 1 and 2
Students take 60 credits as follows - all listed core modules (30 credits) in Year 1 and all listed core modules (30 credits) in Year 2:
Year 1
Core Modules
MG6810	Project Management Principles	10
MG6811	Strategy, Leadership and Change	10
MG6812	Innovative Problem Solving and Decision Making	10
Year 2
Core Modules
MG6813	Developments in Project Management	10
MG6814	Realising Strategy through Program Management	5
MG6815	Management and Organisation	5
MG6816	Research Methods	5
MG6817	Project Management Professional (PMP Certification) Boot Camp	5
Part II - Year 2
Students take 30 credits as follows:
Core Modules
MG6818	Applied Research Project (Project Management)	30
Total Credits		90

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Project Management) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective project management practice;
  
• Apply practical tools, techniques and conceptual models in order to maximise the value of the project management process;
  
• Critically appraise how projects contribute to an organisation's ability to realise its strategic goals and business benefits;
  
• Appreciate the use of management and leadership skills in the conduct of projects of various size, scope, and complexity;
  
• Critically appraise current issues, trends and challenges in Project Management theory and practice;
  
• Prepare a viable research proposal for further research;
  
• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
  
• Evaluate the scholarly literature on project management theory and practice;
  
• Plan and implement a research design framework that addresses a current research problem.