Erasmus Mundus Action 1 Compendium 2009 - EACEA - Europa

Duration: 1 year 4 months
MSPME
Masters in Strategic Project Management
Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses
Course description:
This Master’s Course offers a balanced programme of professional training informed by the most
recent research in the field of strategic project management. Over a 16-month full-time study period,
students develop a systematic understanding of strategic project management and acquire a critical
awareness of the contemporary, pervasive issues concerning this subject, both in the academic field
and in professional practice.
The universities involved in the consortium are Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom), Politecnico di
Milano (Italy), and Umeå University (Sweden). Students of the Course will learn to understand and
evaluate a comprehensive range of research techniques used in strategic project management. With
these tools, they will be able to critically evaluate the development and use of strategic project
management in business and management. Students will also carry out original research on this topic
by completing a Master's Thesis.
The course is developed around three interconnected themes: strategy, control and integration, which
reflect the core strengths of each participating University. During the first study period, Heriot-Watt
University (School of Management and Languages) provides a high-level background in project
planning, strategy formulation, and implementation in organisations. In the second study period,
Politecnico di Milano(MIP Business School) focuses on the function, purpose, creation and
management of appropriate control mechanisms in strategic projects. During the third study period, at
Umeå University (Umeå School of Business), students enhance their learning with an integrated and
research-based approach to strategic thinking and project management, completing two integrated
modules and a Master's thesis.
Courses will be taught in English. Students also have access to a 12 week English language training
(at Heriot-Watt University); 2 month Italian language course (at Politecnico di Milano); and an
introductory Swedish course (at Umeå University). The class size is around 30-35 students, with a
professor/student ratio of between one professor to five students and one professor to eight students.
The degree offered is a multiple degree, awarded by the universities at which the student studies. The
transferable skills acquired will enhance students' employability, particularly in middle-to-senior
strategic and business-related positions in a wide range of public and private organisations. Students
will also be prepared for future academic research and lifelong learning, in addition to the impact the
degree will have on their personal development.
Selection is competitive and emphasises academic performance and credentials. The minimum
admission criteria are a high-quality Bachelor degree (or an equivalent academic degree), excellent
English language ability, and relevant professional experience. Candidates’ first degrees should be in
a relevant discipline, or in a semi-cognate discipline (for example in business and management, or
science and engineering).
Website: http://www.mspme.org/
Partners:
Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom (Co-ordinating Institution)
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Umeå University, Sweden
Contact:
Amos P Haniff
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UNITED KINGDOM
A.Haniff@hw.ac.uk
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