Master of Business Administration (Project Management) (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
Course Information
Description
Programme Introduction
Are you, as a manager or fresh graduate, interested in leading teams and managing projects efficiently within an organisation? The Master of Business Administration (Project Management) programme is exclusively designed to expose students to the critical understanding of the supply and demand shifts in an international context whilst training them to direct and oversee all aspects of a project.
Covering a broad and in-depth spectrum of knowledge in core modules ranging from accounting, marketing, operations management to strategic management, this course aims to broaden the students’ perceptiveness in the ideologies and responsibilities of a high-performing manager. Besides the theoretical framework and practices, students are required to complete a dissertation through the formulation of research hypothesis based on their research questions.
Upon successful completion, qualified students will be awarded with the Master of Business Administration (Project Management) degree by Cardiff Metropolitan University. Students holding this qualification will possess a heightened degree of resourcefulness and soft skills necessary for effective project management.
DIMENSIONS International College is an approved academic partner of Cardiff Metropolitan University for the above programme.
Objective
With the aims to broaden the students’ perceptiveness in managing the potential risks associated with product development processes, this programme also enables students to develop optimal strategies to ensure smooth delivery of the projects. Over time, students will be hugely conversant with the knowledge of corporate social responsibility and ethics across each project lifecycle.
Designed for
- Fresh graduates who wish to acquire higher level of management knowledge and skills for future career advancement.
- Candidates with a minimum of five years relevant management experience who intend to differentiate themselves in the commercial world by attaining a higher degree.
- Candidates holding senior position in a corporate environment who aspire to upgrade their management skills and knowledge which are essential for them to ascend the corporate rungs.
Scope of Study
Theories, case analysis and practices in the area of business administration and management
Entry Requirements
Academic Level:
One of the following must be fulfilled:
- A degree from a recognised university with a minimum of a 2:2 classification;
- Hold a professional or other qualification which is deemed as acceptable for admission by Cardiff Metropolitan University and have held a responsible position for a minimum of 5 years.
Selection for this course is through an application form and, where necessary, an interview.
English Proficiency: Applicants must have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or pass the Certificate in Academic English Level 6 conducted by DIMENSIONS or pass the English Proficiency Test at equivalent level conducted by DIMENSIONS or its equivalent. English proficiency may be considered to have been met and an IELTS score may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where English was the sole medium of instruction.
Career Opportunities
For career pathway, students can look forward to employment opportunities in these areas:
- General Business Administration and Management
- Marketing, Finance and Human Resource Management
- Logistics and Operations
- International Business & Trade
For study advancement, students may consider progressing to a Doctoral degree of relevant discipline in any Universities subject to their acceptance.
Notes:
- Graduates progression pathway is subject to the respective Institutions’/Universities’ entry requirements at the point of application.
- Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.
Modules
Course Structure
Master of Business Administration (Project Management) consists of 5 core modules, 2 compulsory elective modules and a dissertation or capstone project.
- People and Organisations
- Accounting for Decision Makers
- Operations Management
- Marketing
- Strategic Management
- Management of Mega and Complex Projects (Elective)
- Project Management Theory and Practice (Elective)
- Dissertation
- Capstone Project
Course Outline
- Outline for People and Organisations
- Outline for Accounting for Decision Makers
- Outline for Operations Management
- Outline for Marketing
- Outline for Strategic Management
- Outline for Management of Mega and Complex Projects (Elective)
- Outline for Project Management Theory and Practice (Elective)
- Outline for Dissertation
- Outline for Capstone Project
See course webpage for more information
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