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Master of Science in Project Management

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 changing environment.
Provide learners with the competencies to manage groups and teams and to interact effectively with project stakeholders
Demonstrate 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 development
Show how projects and project management maturity models can be interpreted and integrated within individual and organisational development initiatives
Introduce 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.

One of the key aims of this MSc programme is to provide students with an opportunity to engage with industry leaders and practitioners through guest lectures and industry lead research projects and case studies The programme delivery will achieve this through a variety of established pedagogical approaches, including a blend of experiential learning, group work, interactive presentations project-based casework and assessments. In addition, students will have the option of conducting in-company research work. The M.Sc. in Project Management is globally accredited by the Project Management Institute(PMI) Global Accreditation Centre(GAC).

Campus Information

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Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

Payment

Days

Confirmation from the University

10 Days

Visa Processing

20 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The primary mission of the University of Limerick Careers Service is to support students and recent graduates in developing and implementing successful career plans, and to facilitate the recruitment process for students and employers.

University of Limerick has a strong employability focus and is committed to equipping students and graduates with skills and competencies they will need to build successful careers. During their four years at UL, students have access to an extensive range of employability-focused activities, including placement, careers development programmes, skills development and assessment sessions, and one-to-one consultations, to empower them to prepare for and manage their future careers.

Our career development programme equips students with career management skills for life, not just for their graduate role. This progressive programme is predicated on engaging with students from the first year of their degree. Specifically, it supports students in developing an understanding of their abilities, interests, preferences and motivations and impact on career-related decision making. Over 15,000 students and employers visit the careers service annually. As well as one-to-one careers consultations, the Careers Service offers targeted employability programmes (accredited and non-accredited) on topics such as professional development; building a career; skills and competences for the world of work; development of e-portfolios and CVs; and planning for postgraduate study. There is also an extensive graduate recruitment programme, advertising over 1,500 graduate vacancies annually and hosting the largest graduate recruitment fair nationally. At postgraduate level, UL provides a suite of accredited sector-specific professional development programmes, co-delivered with employers.

PSW Opportunity

2 year of PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

A four-year or three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university. First-division results are required with a minimum overall grade of 60%*.
Particular programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.
*The programmes listed below have specific entry requirements. Please read carefully if you are interested in applying to one of these programmes.

Masters of Mechanical Engineering/Aeronautical Engineering
Students are required to hold a four-year or a three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum average score of 70% or above and no backlogs.
Students for both courses must also submit a written paper outlining the details of their Final Year Project as part of the application.
MSc. Nursing
A four-year or three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a first-level university. First-division results are required with a minimum overall grade of 65%.
LLM Law
All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Indian students must provide full transcripts/full marks sheets of each academic year. A consolidated marks sheet is not sufficient as a standalone.

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

DUOLINGO

UL has approved the use of the Duolingo English Test (DET). The minimum requirement overall is a score of 110 with no less than 100 in any component on the Duolingo. An interview may be required in conjunction with this for certain programmes.

MATRICULATION EXAMINATIONS

From European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved

IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENGLISH

Ordinary Level Grade D or above

TOEFL

580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)

IELTS

Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.

**Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.

ETAPP) ENGLISH TEST FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Grade C1

GCE ‘O’ LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE/ GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Grade C or above

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE ESOL

Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C /
Certificate in Advanced English - Grade A

GCE EXAMINATION BOARDS

Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations - Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate - School Certificate Pass 1-6 /
University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council - School Certificate Pass 1-6

PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) - PTE ACADEMIC:

a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)

University of Limerick

Limerick , Limerick ,Ireland