Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM)

U-1: Concept of Project & Project Management
U-2: Management Framework
U-3: Project Management Process
U-4: Approaches of Project Management

Introduction

This module sets the foundation for the programme. Learners explore what projects and project management are, the frameworks that govern them, the core project management process, and the main approaches used to deliver projects successfully.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the concepts of project and project management

2. Apply recognised project management frameworks

3. Describe the project management process groups

4. Compare predictive, agile and hybrid approaches

U-5: Essentials of Project Integration Management
U-6: Project Proposal Writing
U-7: Project Charter
U-8: Project Planning

Introduction

Integration management holds every part of a project together. This module covers the essentials of integration, writing persuasive project proposals, developing a project charter, and building a complete, coordinated project management plan.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the role of project integration management

2. Write a clear, persuasive project proposal

3. Develop a project charter that authorises work

4. Prepare an integrated project management plan

U-9: Introduction to Scope Management
U-10: Project Scope Management Process
U-11: Tools for Scope Management
U-12: Validation of Scope

Introduction

Clear scope prevents cost overruns and scope creep. This module introduces scope management, the process of collecting requirements and defining scope, tools such as the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and how to validate and control scope.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the purpose of scope management

2. Collect requirements and define project scope

3. Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

4. Validate deliverables and control scope changes

U-13: Introduction to Schedule Management
U-14: Schedule Management Process
U-15: Tools for Schedule Management
U-16: Control & Validation of Schedule Management

Introduction

Delivering on time depends on a realistic schedule. This module covers schedule management, defining and sequencing activities, estimating durations, tools such as Gantt charts and the Critical Path Method, and controlling the schedule.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the schedule management process

2. Define, sequence and estimate project activities

3. Build schedules using Gantt charts and CPM

4. Monitor, control and validate the schedule

U-17: Introduction to Project Cost Management
U-18: Cost Management Process
U-19: Cost Calculation & Financial Performance
U-20: Project Finance

Introduction

Projects must deliver value within budget. This module covers cost management, estimating and budgeting, cost calculation and financial performance measures such as Earned Value, and the sources and structures of project finance.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the cost management process

2. Estimate costs and set a project budget

3. Measure performance using Earned Value

4. Evaluate project finance options and sources

U-21: Introduction to Quality Management
U-22: Quality Management Process in Project
U-23: Tools for Project Quality Control
U-24: Monitoring & Evaluation for Quality Assurance

Introduction

Quality ensures project deliverables meet requirements. This module introduces quality management, the quality process in projects, tools for quality control, and monitoring and evaluation methods that support quality assurance.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain quality management principles in projects

2. Plan and manage quality across the project

3. Apply quality control tools and techniques

4. Use monitoring and evaluation for quality assurance

U-25: Introduction to Project Resource Management
U-26: Human Resource Management
U-27: Material Management
U-28: Human Resource Development

Introduction

People and materials are the engine of every project. This module covers resource management, managing project teams, planning and controlling materials, and developing people to build capable, motivated, high-performing project teams.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the resource management process

2. Acquire, manage and lead project teams

3. Plan and control project materials

4. Develop team skills and performance

U-29: Business Communication
U-30: Business writing for corporate communication
U-31: Introduction to Project Communication
U-32: Process or Tools for Project Communication

Introduction

Most project problems start with poor communication. This module covers business communication, professional corporate writing, the principles of project communication, and the processes and tools used to keep stakeholders informed.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Communicate clearly in a business setting

2. Write professional corporate documents

3. Plan project communication needs

4. Use tools to manage project communication

U-33: Introduction to Project Risk Management
U-34: Project Risk Mapping & Identification
U-35: Risk Analysis & Response Management
U-36: Risk Audit & Prevention Plan

Introduction

Every project faces uncertainty. This module introduces project risk management, risk mapping and identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, risk response planning, and risk audits and prevention plans.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the project risk management process

2. Identify and map risks using a risk register

3. Analyse risks and plan effective responses

4. Conduct risk audits and prevention planning

U-37: Introduction to Procurement Management
U-38: Contract & Procurement Management
U-39: Strategic Sourcing
U-40: Documentation & Compliance for Procurement Auditing

Introduction

Many projects rely on external suppliers. This module covers procurement management, contracts and contract types, strategic sourcing, and the documentation and compliance needed for transparent, auditable procurement.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the procurement management process

2. Select contract types and manage contracts

3. Apply strategic sourcing to projects

4. Maintain procurement records ready for audit

U-41: Introduction to Stakeholder Management
U-42: Stakeholder Classification
U-43: Stakeholder Engagement
U-44: Competencies & Success Factor for Stakeholder Management

Introduction

Project success depends on stakeholder support. This module introduces stakeholder management, methods to identify and classify stakeholders, engagement strategies, and the competencies and success factors that build trust and support.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain stakeholder management principles

2. Identify and classify project stakeholders

3. Plan and manage stakeholder engagement

4. Apply key stakeholder management competencies

U-45: Introduction to Project Leadership
U-46: Competency Framework for Project Manager
U-47: Social Responsibility
U-48: Innovation & Change Management

Introduction

Great project managers lead as well as plan. This module covers project leadership, the competency framework for project managers, social responsibility in projects, and leading innovation and change across the organisation.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Apply leadership styles in project settings

2. Assess skills against a competency framework

3. Integrate social responsibility into projects

4. Lead innovation and manage change

U-49: Introduction to Supply Chain Management
U-50: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management
U-51: Inventory, Logistics & Distribution management
U-52: Risk Management for Supply Chain

Introduction

Projects depend on reliable supply chains. This module introduces supply chain management, strategic sourcing and procurement, inventory, logistics and distribution, and managing supply chain risk to keep projects on track.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain core supply chain concepts

2. Apply strategic sourcing and procurement

3. Manage inventory, logistics and distribution

4. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks

U-53 Fundamentals of TQM
U-54 Methods of TQM
U-55 Quality Culture and Learning
U-56 Quality and Productivity

Introduction

Total Quality Management (TQM) puts quality at the centre of every process. This module covers TQM fundamentals, key methods and tools, building a quality culture and learning organisation, and the link between quality and productivity.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain TQM principles and evolution

2. Apply TQM tools such as PDCA and Kaizen

3. Help build a quality and learning culture

4. Link quality improvement to productivity

U-57: Introduction to Agile Project Management
U-58: The Most Popular Agile Methods.
U-59: Agile Project Management Process
U-60: Agile Documentation

Introduction

Agile helps teams deliver value quickly in changing conditions. This module introduces agile project management, popular methods such as Scrum and Kanban, the agile process from backlog to release, and lean agile documentation.

Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain agile values and principles

2. Compare Scrum, Kanban and other agile methods

3. Manage projects using the agile process

4. Prepare effective agile documentation

The capstone of the MSPM. Learners identify a real project management problem, ideally in their own organisation, research it, analyse data and propose practical solutions in a professional, well-structured Action Research Paper.