Master of Science Project Management (Full-Time)

Provided by TEG INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE


Course introduction

Introduction


Awarding Body

University of Sunderland, England, United Kingdom


Overview

The Master of Science in Project Management is designed to provide  graduates from any engineering discipline with advanced skills and knowledge in the field of project management.  The overall aim of the programme is to take students from a wide range of backgrounds and prepare them for future roles as professional project managers with transferable skills in a wide variety of industrial and service sectors. The students would focus on project management methods, competencies and techniques as defined by the Association of Project Management (APM) and the Project Management Institute (PMI) in their Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). TEG together with its corporate partner, the University of Sunderland, U.K., provides practicing, highly qualified professionals as local faculty to facilitate you through this programme in a vibrant environment having modern learning facilities and computing and analysis systems.



Curriculum Overview


Programme Structure


Learning Objectives

Up on completion of this programme, the students would have critical understanding and awareness of a key aspect of the academic discipline, appropriate research techniques, legal, professional and ethical issues of project management, iterative process of project control, contract negotiation and fulfillment, financial management techniques, risk management, strategic planning, management decision making and importance of teamwork and communications management. The students are required to undertake a major original research project on a topic which relates to the Project Management demonstrating originality in tackling and solving real life problems systematically and creatively and forming solid conclusions. More Information about course regulations and documentation can be found on the Academic Services website.


Course Structure

  Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Duration 4 months 4 months 4 months 4 months
Modules Module 1

Module 2

Module 3
Module 4

Module 5
Module 6

Module 7
Project

+

VIVA
Credits 45 Credits 45 Credits 30 Credits 60 Credits


Teaching and Learning Methods

Various methods of teaching and learning are employed in the programme, for example, lectures, group work, directed reading, research, discussions, seminars, tutorials, and practical laboratory sessions.


Assessment and Examinations

Assessment is based on individual written reports and research papers, practical assignments, and the project.


Graduation Requirements and Progression

Students are required to successfully pass 7 modules + Project (180 Credits) for a Master of Science award. Upon successful completion of the programme you are able to apply for a wide range of employments in sectors where project managers are most commonly employed include construction, engineering, digital media, IT. A Masters degree will also enhance career opportunities within Higher Education and prepare you for further postgraduate studies.



Entry Requirements


1. A good honours degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent in an engineering discipline.

2. Where an applicant’s first language is not English and where an applicant possesses qualifications other than those indicated above, evidence of Level 6.5 attainment in the International English      Language Testing Scheme and / or TOFEL score of 575 and / or TEG Certificate of General English and English for Academic Purposes is required.

  • Students who have successfully completed 2 years of full-time study conducted in English medium may satisfy the English Language requirement.
  • Students who do not meet the above requirements are required to pass TEG English Language Entry Test OR an interview to be conducted by the TEG International College Academic Director (ELT).

Attendance Requirements

International Students (ICA student pass holder) must attend a minimum of 90% of scheduled course hours at all time. A minimum attendance of 75% must be achieved for local students (Singaporean, PR, Employment Pass, S-Pass and work permit holders etc.) who are not holding student pass. Students whose attendance is below 90% (ICA Student Pass holder) and 75% (local students) are not eligible to submit the assignment or sit for the examination.

A student who is absent or considered to be absent from class/session, must provide documentary proof i.e. Original Medical Certificate issued by a General Practitioner, Polyclinic or Hospital to his/her Course Administrator immediately on his/her return to school.



Duration & Intake


Programme Duration


Intakes

Registration occurs for the following intakes: January, May and September

All applications for admission should be submitted at least four (4) weeks before the commencement date. An application processing fee (inclusive of 7% GST) is payable for each application that is submitted. This fee is Non-Refundable.

  • Local Student: S$107.00
  • International Student: S$695.50

Commencement and Completion Dates/Month (Full time) (16 Months)

Course Commencement Date Course Completion Month
26 January June (Following year)
02 June November (Following year)
21 September February

Commencement and Completion Dates/Month (Part time) (16 Months)

Course Commencement Date Course Completion Month
26 January June (Following year)
02 June November (Following year)
21 September February


Teacher - Student Ratio

TEG teacher-student ratio will not exceed:

1:40 for lecturing

1:30 for classroom teaching; and

1:20 for tutorials



Fees & Funding

Please enquire below for course fees and financial grants:


 

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