Program Overview

Master of Science in Engineering Project Management

The Master of Science in Engineering Project Management program at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) offers students a comprehensive education in project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, risk management, quality control, and team leadership. Students will develop a deep understanding of the principles of project management as well as the ability to lead and manage complex projects from start to finish.

Program Overview

The program mission is to meet the needs of graduates in disciplines requiring an advanced understanding of the theoretical and practical principles of the project management function. The program requires students to apply engineering and management science principles to contribute to the growing body of knowledge in project management.

Program Goals

The program goals are to:

• Acquire skills in initiating projects, methods, and techniques to control time, cost, quality, resource management, and long-term stewardship of assets.
• Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the whole process of project management.
• Gain project team leadership skills.
• Understand the establishment of project management methodologies.

Program Structure

The program consists of 36 credit hours, with 27 credit hours of compulsory courses and 9 credit hours of elective courses.

Compulsory Courses

• MEPM 511: Project Management Fundamentals
• MEPM 512: Engineering Contracts and Procurement
• MEPM 515: Project Scheduling
• MEPM 521: Project Cost Accounting and Finance
• MEPM 532: Engineering Management
• MEPM 541: Organization Behavior and Project Team Management
• MEPM 543: Risk Management for Project Managers
• MEPM 590: Thesis I
• MEPM 591: Thesis II

Elective Courses

Students can choose from a list of elective courses, including:

• MEPM 513: Project Implementation and Performance
• MEPM 514: Global Projects Management
• MEPM 516: Project Quality Management
• MEPM 522: Financial Analysis and Decision Making
• MEPM 531: Operation Research
• MEPM 533: Information Systems for Project Management
• MEPM 542: Supply Chain Management for Project Managers

Admission Requirements

To be considered for the program, applicants must have:

• A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Qualified applicants requiring prerequisite courses may be required to take such courses in addition to their regular graduate program courses.
• English proficiency requirements, including a minimum score of 6.0 on the Academic IELTS or 550 on the TOEFL.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Project Management program can pursue exciting career opportunities, including:

• Project Planning Engineer
• Engineering Operations Manager
• Project Manager (various fields)
• Supply Chain Manager

Faculty Members

The program's faculty members are experienced and hold Ph.D. degrees from respected universities worldwide. They bring a wealth of professional and research experience to the classroom.

Research Areas

The program focuses on project management, engineering management, and related fields, with research areas including:

• Project planning and scheduling
• Cost estimation and control
• Risk management
• Quality control
• Team leadership and management

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are 2,730 AED (743 USD) per credit hour.