Programme Synopsis

Goal

The goal of the programme is to produce with the in-depth knowledge and skills to develop effective processes and techniques to assess and manage projects successfully irrespective of the environmental boundaries.

Objective

The objectives of the MSc. (Project Management) programme are to:

1. equip students with the requisite knowledge to understand the dynamics of project management theories and practice;
2. develop the competencies and skills to investigate existing and future project management pitfalls and to generate new practical solution or knowledge to such pitfalls; and
3. enhance the analytic ability students to use their acquired knowledge and techniques to lead and manage complex projects successfully.

WHAT CONTENT ARE AVAILABLE FOR LEARNERS?

Textbooks, slides, published articles, data files, and Open-source software are available. Learning materials are loaded unto the Open-source Moodle Learning Management System (LMS).

TEACHING/DELIVERY METHODOLOGY

The delivery is a blended approach of face-face and self-learning sessions.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Support services available to students include facilitators for both face-to-face and online engagements, centre co-ordinators to provide administrative support, and Learning Management System to help students learn continuously.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates from the MSc. Project Management programme are employable as managers, project analysts, project managers, consultants, and researchers in both private and institutions of diverse sectors. They are also strongly placed to be assigned higher roles in their current organisations. Graduates can also enrol on PhD studies for careers in academia.

WHO SHOULD ENROL ON THIS PROGRAMME?

The programme is suitable for entry-level, middle-level, and top-level professionals, project analysts and managers, bankers and project financiers, project consultants, as well as researchers in the field of project management and financing. The MSc. Project Management is also suitable for individuals who aspire to take up these roles.

ELIGIBILITY

Graduates from a recognised University with Project Management concentration or professional Project Management qualifications (PMP, ChPP, CIPM, IPMP).

PROGRAM FEE

The MSc. Project Management costs GHS 8150 per year.

CERTIFICATE

On successful completion of the programme, the student would be awarded MSc. degree in Project Management by the University of Cape Coast.

ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION

Candidates are assessed through presentations, assignments, and attendance/participation which constitute 40%. End-of-semester examination constitutes 60%.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The MSc. Project Management is by course work and research. It is normally done in two academic years of three semesters with a minimum credit load of 60.