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Erasmus Mundus Mas t e r s Cour se s

MSPMEMasters in Strategic Project Management

Duration: 1 year 4 months

Course description:This Masters Course offers a balanced programme of professional training informed by the most recent

research in the field of strategic project management. Over a 16-month full-time study period, studentsdevelop a systematic understanding of strategic project management and acquire a critical awareness ofthe contemporary, pervasive issues concerning this subject, both in the academic field and in professionalpractice.

The universities involved in the consortium are Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom), Politecnico diMilano (Italy), and Ume University (Sweden). Students of the Course will learn to understand and evaluatea comprehensive range of research techniques used in strategic project management. With these tools,they will be able to critically evaluate the development and use of strategic project management in businessand management. Students will also carry out original research on this topic by completing a Master'sThesis.

The course is developed around three interconnected themes: strategy, control and integration, whichreflect the core strengths of each participating University. During the first study period, Heriot-WattUniversity (School of Management and Languages) provides a high-level background in project planning,strategy formulation, and implementation in organisations. In the second study period, Politecnico diMilano(MIP Business School) focuses on the function, purpose, creation and management of appropriatecontrol mechanisms in strategic projects. During the third study period, at Ume University (Ume School ofBusiness), students enhance their learning with an integrated and research-based approach to strategicthinking and project management, completing two integrated modules and a Master's thesis.

Courses will be taught in English. Students also have access to a 12 week English language training (atHeriot-Watt University); 2 month Italian language course (at Politecnico di Milano); and an introductorySwedish course (at Ume University). The class size is around 30-35 students, with a professor/studentratio of between one professor to five students and one professor to eight students.The degree offered is a multiple degree, awarded by the universities at which the student studies. Thetransferable skills acquired will enhance students' employability, particularly in middle-to-senior strategic

and business-related positions in a wide range of public and private organisations. Students will also beprepared for future academic research and lifelong learning, in addition to the impact the degree will haveon their personal development.

Selection is competitive and emphasises academic performance and credentials. The minimum admissioncriteria are a high-quality Bachelor degree (or an equivalent academic degree), excellent English languageability, and relevant professional experience. Candidates first degrees should be in a relevant discipline, orin a semi-cognate discipline (for example in business and management, or science and engineering).

Website: http://www.mspme.org/

Partners:Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom (Co-ordinating Institution)Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Ume University, Sweden

Contact:Amos P HaniffHeriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh EH14 4AS, UNITED KINGDOMA.Haniff@hw.ac.uk

Grant: 1 028 200 (15 000 consortium + 1 013 200 scholarships), 20061 086 400 (15 000 consortium + 1 071 400 scholarships), 2007814 600 (15 000 consortium + 799 600 scholarships), 2008707 800 (15 000 consortium + 692 800 scholarships), 2009