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NTU-UOM Joint Master of Science in Project Management (MSc PM) This programme is jointly delivered with The University of Manchester’s Management of Projects Research Group in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering which has an illustrious track record in project management, professional development programmes and research over the past 40 years. It breaks new ground with its modular blended-learning approach using a combination of self-paced and internet-based distance learning and face-to-face plenary and mid-term sessions. It utilises practice- based learning and is founded on generic project management principles coupled with excellent transferable skills and knowledge. There is a growing need for competent, qualified project managers in the sophisticated industries of the 21st century. Such highly-skilled professionals are in demand to manage change, opportunities and risks, large complex projects, and multi-cultural, distributed project teams. This Joint MSc PM aims to equip project managers with the skills to conceptualise, plan, develop, implement and deliver successful projects. NEW The equation for success.

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Page 1: The equation for success. - Nanyang Technological Universityenewsletter.ntu.edu.sg/classact/Mar12/Documents/MScPMwUOM.pdf · A unique feature of this Joint MSc PM is the self-paced,

NTU-UOM Joint Master of Sciencein Project Management (MSc PM)This programme is jointly delivered with The University of Manchester’s Management of Projects Research Group in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering which has an illustrious track record in project management, professional development programmes and research over the past 40 years. It breaks new ground with its modular blended-learning approach using a combination of self-paced and internet-based distance learning and face-to-face plenary and mid-term sessions. It utilises practice-based learning and is founded on generic project management principles coupled with excellent transferable skills and knowledge.

There is a growing need for competent, qualified project managers in the sophisticated industries of the 21st century. Such highly-skilled professionals are in demand to manage change, opportunities and risks, large complex projects, and multi-cultural, distributed project teams. This Joint MSc PM aims to equip project managers with the skills to conceptualise, plan, develop, implement and deliver successful projects.

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Page 2: The equation for success. - Nanyang Technological Universityenewsletter.ntu.edu.sg/classact/Mar12/Documents/MScPMwUOM.pdf · A unique feature of this Joint MSc PM is the self-paced,

For WhomFor individuals who have assumed management responsibilities and/or desire a career change to project management and for project management professionals who aspire to acquire a formal graduate education but have full-time work commitment.

Programme StructureStudents in this programme have to fulfil 30 Academic Units (AUs) by completing eight mandatory courses (3 AUs each) and a mandatory dissertation (6 AUs).

Modular Blended-LearningA unique feature of this Joint MSc PM is the self-paced, internet-enabled, modular blended-learning. Intensive face-to-face events will be organised every semester during which keynote speakers will deliver seminars, course assignments will be discussed and candidates will be prepared for the semestral exams. Students earn Academic Units (AUs) by successfully completing written assignments, class projects and by passing final examinations.

Programme Duration Each academic year comprises two semesters. Students can complete the entire programme within three years by taking a maximum of two courses per semester and undertaking the dissertation at the start of Year 3. The maximum candidature is six years.

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Courses and Dissertation

Foundation

Strategy

Planning and Resource Management

Project Cost Management

Commercial and Procurement

Systems Engineering and Project Management

People, Organisation and Culture

Managing Research Projects

MSc Dissertation in Project Management

School of Mechanical andAerospace Engineering

Nanyang Technological University50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798Tel: +65 6790 4955 I Fax: +65 6791 9690

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Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subjects from a recognised university of high standingRelevant practical experience is anadvantageTOEFL/IELTS or equivalent ismandatory for graduates fromuniversities with non-Englishmedium of instruction

Programme Fees

Please refer to www.mae.ntu.edu.sg/ProspectiveStudents/GraduateProgrammesCoursework/ PM/Pages/Home.aspx

Application Details

Annual admission in January and August (plenary session starts in mid-July).

Apply online at admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/coursework/Pages/default.aspx

For more information

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“The Project Management programme in UOM has been operating for the last 12 years. So far, 135 Rolls-Royce employees have graduated and our management is very pleased with their contributions.”

Rolls-Royce International Limited

www.mae.ntu.edu.sg/ProspectiveStudents/GraduateProgrammesCoursework/Pages/GraduateProgrammes (byCoursework).aspx 65 6790 4955 [email protected]

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