Program Overview

Master of Science in Project Management

Overview

The Master of Science in Project Management is a postgraduate program designed to meet the current and future needs of organisations in dealing with Project, Programme and Portfolio management initiatives. The course is suited to high-potential applicants from all industry sectors who wish to develop their capabilities in the field of project management.

Course Details

• TU Code: TU222
• NFQ Level: Level 9
• Award Type: Major
• Award: Master of Science
• ECTS Credits: 90
• Duration: 2 Years
• Course Type: Postgraduate
• Mode of Study: Part Time
• Method of Delivery: Online
• Commencement Date: September 2025
• Location: Aungier Street

Fees

• Fees: €5,750 Per Year
• Total Fee: €11,500

What is Project Management?

The course has been designed by a team of Project Management experts to meet the current and future needs of organisations in dealing with Project, Programme and Portfolio management initiatives.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Honours degree (level 8 award on the NQF) or equivalent from a recognized awarding body or an equivalent professional qualification at grade 2.2 or above.
• Applicants require a minimum of five years relevant business experience.
• This course is suitable for people working in project management in a variety of different environments and from a variety of backgrounds.
• Applicants who do not meet the minimal entry requirements may be considered for entry by the Exceptional Entry sub-committee.
• If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. A minimum of 6.5 on IELTS for those whom English is not their first language.

Career Opportunities

Project management represents one of the fastest-growing professions in the world with significant opportunities for rapid career advancement. Change, risk and uncertainty are now an everyday reality in public and private sector organisations. As organisations attempt to do more with less there is an ever increasing importance on project management capability as a competitive advantage and the vehicle to deliver corporate strategy.

• Construction
• Consulting
• Healthcare
• Entertainment
• Finance and insurance
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing
• Utilities

Module Listing

Year One

• Semester 1
  • Agile Project Management [Mandatory]
  • Project Planning Systems [Mandatory]
  • PRINCE2 [Elective]
  • Strategic Management [Elective]
• Semester 2
  • Project Finance [Mandatory]
  • Spreadsheet Risk & Modelling [Mandatory]
  • Team Building and Leadership [Elective]

Year Two

• Semester 1
  • Corp Gov,Ethics & Responsibility [Elective]
  • Delivering Complex Projects [Elective]
  • Project Management Seminar Series [Elective]
• Semester 2
  • Consultancy Project [Elective]
  • PMBOK Frameworks [Elective]
  • Change Management [Elective]

Schedule

Lectures normally take place two full days per month – Friday & Saturday from September to May.

The course comprises four taught semesters and an individual consultancy project in semester four.