Master's Degree in Project Management
- 60 ECTS
- Spanish and English
- In-person
Presentation of the Master's Degree in Project Management
EAE Business School’s Master's Degree in Project Management with the Universidad Internacional de la Empresa is designed in response to the business demand to equip executives to lead, plan, organize and oversee complex global projects efficiently and effectively. Professionals equipped to lead teams based on the development of executive skills and techniques required by directors.
In short, Project Directors who can align the present needs of companies in terms of project management with the current requirements stipulated in the global standard of the Project Management Institute (PMI): minimizing risks, creating new opportunities and achieving the objectives that have been set.
PMI is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Key points for taking EAE’s Master's Degree in Project Management
EAE’s Master's Degree in Project Management boosts students’ employability. The Professional Careers Service focuses on guiding and accompanying students towards achieving their professional objectives, as well as aligning their expectations and interests more effectively to the employment market.
The Master syllabus is designed in collaboration with the Project Management Advisory Board, formed by 25 professionals from companies such as PepsiCo, Nike, DHL, Danone, Accenture, Fujitsu, Grupo Planeta, Mango and Grupo Puig, among others.
Ranked among the Top 90 Project Management Masters in the world (QS Global Masters Ranking 2018). One of the top 35 Project Management Masters in Europe (Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking Worldwide 2016-2017).
Our business school is certified as a Registered Education Provider (REP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI). PMI is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Students who successfully complete the Master have the option of sitting the examinations to be certified as Project Management Professional (PMP)® by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
The Master's Degree in Project Management gives participants the option to become a member of the PMI as Student Members, giving them access to top-quality resources.
The Master incorporates specialist Project Management software and tools, such as Microsoft® Project Professional and Risk from the Palisade Corporation, the world leader in risk analysis and decision-making.
Students benefit from an extensive program of visits to companies and multinationals specializing in project management, such as Microsoft and Indra.
Within the framework of our Business Networking program, students have the chance to attend a series of meeting with professionals from large companies, as well as other EAE students, which give participants the opportunity to expand their network of professional contacts.
The Master Thesis consists of developing a project in which participants apply all the fundamental know-how acquired to all the groups of executive processes and fields of knowledge related to the discipline, within the framework of the PMBOK™ Guide, the leading standard in Project Management at an international level.
At the end of the tuition period, students have the option of taking part in a two-week residential program at the University of Texas in San Antonio (Texas, USA). This program is available for students at an extra cost.
Objectives
The key objective of the Master's Degree in Project Management is to train professionals equipped with the executive skills required for effective strategic project management.
The current market dynamism and business environment have led to companies and organizations needing to manage numerous projects simultaneously. Within this context, the figure of Project Manager takes on a key importance in organizations and companies of all sizes, as they play a crucial role in designing efficient strategic business planning that makes full use of all the available resources.
Specifically, the tuition plan of the Master's Degree in Project Management is designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Project Management
- Strategic Management
- Decision-Making
- Budget Proficiency
- People Leadership
- PMP® Certification
PMI is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Competencies
Over the course of the Master's Degree in Project Management, the students acquire the set of competences required to perform their role effectively. Specifically, they develop the following competences:
EAE Community
One of EAE Business School’s key objectives is to ensure that the students’ learning process is as enriching as possible both in and outside the classroom. To achieve this, we give them access to a set of activities adapted to each of their profiles and the current stage in their learning process.