MSC IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

This is a Campus programme involving the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Social Sciences (Department of Management Studies) and the Institute of Business, and it is administered in the Faculty by the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering through a Programme Coordinator. It is academically managed by a Campus-based team led by the Dean of the Faculty. This MSc is a two-year evening programme. The Degree will be awarded with Pass or Distinction, following the normal University requirements for taught Masters Programmes.

The Programme seeks to train Project Managers for a wide range of economic and social sectors within the society. While the central format is based on a lecture/seminar structure, it stresses discussion and exchange. The Programme encourages group study, group discussions and group assignments and seeks to maximise the benefits of a multidisciplinary student membership to enrich the intellectual climate and foster rigour. The use of the case study method is employed fully to ensure intimate interaction with real-world problems. The Programme is conducted by a team of specialist full-time staff supported by a number of highly experienced industry-based guest lecturers.

The Aims and Objectives
To train and produce Graduates who will be able to:

• Solve real-world management problems associated with the project cycle and to exercise sound management judgment through practical application of Project Management concepts and skills;
• Apply management principles to business situations;
• Develop and communicate project financial and performance objectives;
• Accurately develop Master Plans for projects and programmes, including tasks, budget and resource requirements;
• Effectively monitor, control and report project costs, the scheduled and quality /performance levels needed to meet agreed milestones and required levels of earned value;
  and
• Provide effective leadership and promote a true environment that will help motivate team members and resolve conflicts.

Entry Requirements

A first degree from an approved University in Project Management, Information Technology, Planning, Agriculture, Accounting, Engineering, Management Sciences, Economics, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Land Surveying, Construction Management. Applicants must possess sufficient related work experience that would assist the candidate in becoming eligible for registration in related professional associations and institutions. Candidates with a good first degree in other areas will be entertained on a case-by-case basis.

Structure of Programme
Offered Part-time only

The programme will be an evening programme with lectures and tutorials being delivered between 4.00 pm and 8.00 pm on weekdays, and will involve an interactive approach to learning embracing real life problems and experiences. Group discussions and pursuit of topics and assignments will be an essential feature of the delivery format.

Duration of Study:
A minimum of four (4) semesters or a maximum of six (6) semesters.
No. of Credits Required: 45

Course Listing

Candidates will be required to deliver seminar presentations for three (3) of the eight (8) core courses.

Electives
The following is a list of the Elective Courses from which the candidate is required to complete four (4) by the end of the fourth semester. Other courses may be selected from graduate programmes but must be approved by the Programme Coordinator.

Designated courses are already delivered within the Campus Units involved.

PRMG 6014 is a project-based course which carries 9 credits and provides the student with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned throughout the programme, and should normally be taken as the last course in the delivery of the programme. Conceptual work on the Project will begin at the end of the first semester and the project should be completed by the end of the fourth semester. Students develop, design and present a project; plan and justify the project; work to satisfy performance, schedule and budget requirements; adjust for unplanned occurrences and provide status reports.

Project Management Research Project

This project-based course carries nine (9) credits, and provides the student with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned throughout the programme, and should normally be taken as the last course in the delivery of the programme. Conceptual work on the Project will begin at the end of the first semester, and the project should be completed by the end of the fourth semester. Students develop, design and present a project; plan and justify the project; work to satisfy performance, schedule and budget requirements; adjust for unplanned occurrences; and provide status reports.

As an alternative, the student may opt to pursue an internship project, within the mainstream of their area of specialisation, that is approved by the Academic Unit involved.

PROGRAMME LECTURERS

Mr. Raymond F. Charles
BSc(Eng), MPhil (UWI), MAPETT, FIAT, FICE, REng
Senior Lecturer
Specialist in Highway Engineering, Coastal Zone Engineering & Management

Professor Kit Fai Pun
MSc (Stirling), MEd (Manchester), MSc (Middlesex), MPhil (Hong Kong),
PhD (Newport), PhD (Middlesex), CEng, EurIng, CPEng,
Specialist in Industrial Engineering & Management
Course/s Taught:
PRMG6005-Marketing Management & Business Communication

Professor Winston H. E. Suite
BSc (Sp Physics), BSc (Eng), MSc, PhD (UWI), FAPETT, MASCE
Specialist in Construction Engineering & Management, Project Management
Course/s Taught:
COEM6009-Contract Management & Construction Law
PRMG6007-Procurement Management, Logistics & Contracting

Mr. Stanley Lau
BSc (Eng) (UWI), MEng (Cornell), MSc (Accounting) (UWI)
Specialist in Industrial Management, Engineering Economics & Finance
Course/s Taught:
PRMG6002-Project Management Information Systems
PRMG6004-Project Accounting and Finance

Dr. Kangala N. Ramamurthy
BE (Madras), MTech, PhD, IIT (Madras)
Specialist in Construction Engineering & Management; Building Technology
Course/s Taught:
COEM6016-Maintenance Facilities & Management
PRMG6004-Project Accounting and Finance

Mr. K. Burgess
BSc (Hons) (UWI), MBA(Brunel), Dip Con Eng & Mgt, Dip PA (UWI), Dip Man (UK), MA
Specialist in Project Management
Course/s Taught:
PRMG6003-Project & Programme Management
PRMG6013-International Project Management

Dr. M. Jansen
PhD (Institute of Business)
Specialist in Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
Course/s Taught:
PRMG6001-Project Leadership & Organisational Behaviour

Mr. Ruel Ellis
BSc (Eng) (UWI), MSc (Brunel)
Specialist in Industrial Engineering
Course/s Taught:
PRMG6002-Project Management Information Systems

Mr. D. Outridge
BSc (Hons), MRICS
Consultant Specialist in Quantity Surveying
Course/s Taught:
PRMG6008-Project Estimating and Cost Management

Dr. A. Bowrin
Lecturer
BSc, MSc (Accounting) (UWI), PhD (Southern Illinois)
Specialist in Accounting
Course/s Taught:
PRMG6004-Project Accounting and Finance