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Strategic Project Management (European Master)

Strategic Project Management (European Master) MSc

Duration

Commencing in September each year the programme lasts 16 months.

Overview

The European Master in Strategic Project Management, known as MSPME, is a unique masters programme that takes an international perspective to the strong and growing demand for strategic thinkers who can deliver core business activities and realise competitive strategies for their organisations through the implementation of strategic projects.

The programme has been developed round three interconnected themes which form the basis for each of the study periods. These themes also reflect the core academic strengths of each University.

Strategy (Heriot-Watt University)
Project Control (Politecnico di Milano)
Integration (University of Umea)

STUDY PERIOD 1 (Heriot-Watt University)

Business Models: Themes and Issues
Competitive Strategy
Strategic Change
Strategic Project Management

STUDY PERIOD 2 (Politecnico di Milano)

Business Statistics
Finance
Management Accounting and Control
Project Management 1 & 2
Project Procurement
Project Risk Analysis & Management

STUDY PERIOD 3 (University of Umea)

Perspectives on Strategy and Management
Strategic Project Management Decision-making
Masters Thesis

Entry Requirements

Three core admission criteria:

High quality Bachelor degree in a related or semi-related discipline (or equivalent academic degree) of minimum three years duration and 180 ECTS credits.
Non-native speakers of English must score a minimum IELTS of 7.0 or equivalent (e.g. TOEFL 600 or 250 computer-based).
Student motivation and relevance of this Masters course to students' professional experience to date, and future career aspirations.

Further Information

MSPME website

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we�ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 7.0 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme: