The MPM, first offered in 2011, aims to advance executives and administrators into thinking and effective project managers by equipping them with the knowledge and skills of project management principles and practice. Candidates will not only be required to learn from academicians and experienced practioners to be proficient in specialist areas such as managing costs and risks, resolving conflicts and examining supply and value chain but also be competent over a broad spectrum of general management disciplines that include leadership, strategy and ethics, and investigative case studies.
Such proficiency will endow individuals with the strength and confidence to become significant and successful project managers, a role that is incresingly in demand and therefore profitable in an economic and investment environment that challenges industry in both developing and developed nations. Success in their project management career will also give candidates high potential for senior and high management positions as well as arm individuals for greater success in management consultancy or other rewarding entrepreneurial ventures.
Subject Listing
Introductory Case & Research Methodology (non-credit subject) |
MCR 500 |
Core Subjects (6 units) | |
Project Management Principles & Practice Risk Management Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Project Cost Analysis & Appraisal Supply Chain Management & Support Project Management Case Study |
MPM 501 |
Electives (Selection of 6) | |
Business Economics Business Ethics International Business Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Operations Management Strategic Management Marketing Management |
ECO 501 |
Other Electives – available when subject(s) offered |
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Business Accounting & Finance Corporate Finance Management of Organisational Change Human Resource Management |
ACC 501 |
Assessment:
Exam (20%) + Assignment I (30%) + Assignment II (50%)
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor degree from a recognized University preferably with adequate industry experience