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During this programme, you will:  

• Learn advanced project and programme planning, governance, and leadership strategies. 

• Analyse value creation, risk management, and decision-making in project contexts. 

• Explore strategic management, knowledge and information systems, and commercial management of projects. 

• Gain insights into international project management and cross-cultural project environments. 

• Conduct in-company and independent research projects to apply theory to real-world challenges. 

Key information: 

• Complete part-time over two years  
   
• Delivered 100% online 
   
• Modules taught during autumn, spring and summer semesters   

• Undertake a research project throughout the second year, culminating in the submission of a research paper at the end of the programme 

You will learn through a blend of:   

• Highly interactive and engaging learning activities  
   
• Reflective practice and guided research   
   
• Regular feedback from faculty and peers   
   

Part-time considerations:   

• Designed for working professionals   

Year 1 

Autumn Semester 

• explores the core concepts and theories of project management science. 

• focuses on understanding behaviour and people issues in projects. 

Spring Semester  

•   Applies goal directed methods & tracking, aimed at achieving future sustainable benefits through projects and programmes 

• Raises awareness of the importance of effective leadership, having clear roles, responsibilities and appropriate governance structures in place. 

• Explains how to develop business models and value solutions that are implemented through programmes, with a focus on long term sustainable benefits. 

Summer Semester  

•   Is a "cap stone" that provides the opportunity to apply many of the learnings from the first year of the MSc. in a real project setting.  

Year 2 

Autumn Semester  

• Provides a critical overview of corporate strategy and strategy implementation with a focus on programme management competence as levers for strategic renewal. 

• Shows how good management of knowledge and information resources can contribute to enhanced organisational performance through projects. 

Spring Semester

• Explains various research methods and how they can be applied to investigate industry related problems and phenomena with particular emphasis on the management of projects. 

• Addresses the challenges of global projects including leading, communicating and collaborating with virtual teams with diverse cultural backgrounds.  

• Includes project evaluation and selection with specific emphasis on commercial aspects that effect project investment decisions.  

Summer Semester 

• Provides an opportunity to explore project management as a discipline and use the latest research and conduct an empirical study into issues and phenomena that arise on projects.  

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library. 

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

MSc in Project  Programme Management (Online) - Student Data – GAC 

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8,) with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline 

• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview. 
   
• Applicants should have at least 4 years of relevant work experience, particularly in the areas of project management.   

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of Documents:  

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Copy of your CV  

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - €10,200  per annum*

Non- EU - €18,400 per annum*

*Please note year 2 fees are subject to change

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa. 

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

All industries depend on successful project management. The UL online master’s programme is ideal for anyone involved in leading projects or project teams, helping to build on your specialist expertise with key skills to plan, manage, and monitor projects on a global scale. 

From business owners to event managers, or engineering professionals, if you have direct responsibility for leading projects, our flexible online master’s will help to strengthen and develop your project and programme management skills. Increasing your impact on commercial results and accelerating your progress to senior positions or dedicated project management roles. 

Jonathan Molloy, MSc in Project and Programme Management. 

“Studying at ��ɫ��Ƶ has significantly elevated my career.  The course provided me with advanced insights into project and programme management, enhancing my strategic thinking and leadership skills.” 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.      

Online Information Sessions 

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Learn more about Jonathan's experience on the MSc Project & Programme Management here.

 

Still Curious?

The team from the Kemmy Business School regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.   

Online Information Sessions