Project Management

🎓 Master by Research in Project Management
Duration: 2 years | Credits: 120 ECTS | EQF Level: 7 (Europe) | Language Level Required: B2 (CEFR)

Total Tuition Fee: €1,600

Definition:
The Master by Research in Project Management focuses on the study and advancement of specialised knowledge and skills in planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating projects across various sectors. Through scientific research and case studies, students learn to manage projects effectively and in line with international standards.

Objectives:

  • Enhance abilities in planning and organising projects
  • Teach techniques for monitoring and controlling project progress
  • Equip students with modern project management tools and methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Career Opportunities:

  • Project manager or consultant in industrial, construction, IT, and service sectors
  • Project planning and control specialist
  • Researcher or lecturer in project management

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or a related field
  • Language proficiency at B2 level
  • Submission of a research proposal

Graduation Requirements:

  • Completion of 120 ECTS
  • Successful thesis defence
  • At least one published research article

🎓 PhD by Research in Project Management
Duration: 3 years | Credits: 180 ECTS | EQF Level: 8 (Europe) | Language Level Required: C1 (CEFR)

Total Tuition Fee: €2,600

Definition:
The PhD by Research in Project Management is designed to prepare researchers and senior project leaders capable of developing innovative frameworks and advanced models for managing complex and multinational projects.

Objectives:

  • Produce new knowledge in the management of large-scale and international projects
  • Advance scientific approaches to risk assessment, resource management, and quality control in projects

Admission Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field
  • Language proficiency at C1 level
  • Submission of a research proposal
  • Graduation Requirements:
  • Completion of 180 ECTS
  • Successful thesis defence
  • At least one scientific publication

Units and courses

🎓 Master by Research in Project Management (EQF Level: 7)


  • Activity
  • Description
  • Hours
  • ECTS

  • Theoretical Studies & Skills Workshops
  • Research methodology, data analysis, academic writing, and specialised software training
  • 300–360
  • 10–12

  • Research Proposal Development
  • Defining the research problem, theoretical framework, methodology design
  • 250–300
  • 10

  • Data Collection & Analysis
  • Field or library research, statistical or qualitative analysis
  • 600–700
  • 25–30

  • Master’s Thesis Writing
  • Structuring chapters, final writing, and defence preparation
  • 500–600
  • 20–25

  • Scientific Article Preparation
  • Writing and submitting at least one peer-reviewed research article
  • 300–400
  • 10–12

  • Academic Participation
  • Attending or presenting at conferences, seminars, or academic workshops
  • 150–200
  • 5

  • Supervision Meetings & Progress Reports
  • Regular feedback, project refinement, and written progress reports
  • 300–400
  • 10–12

  • Complementary Academic Activities (Optional)
  • Teaching assistance, research collaboration, or project participation
  • 200–300
  • 5–6

  • Total
  • 3,000–3,600
  • 120 -ECTS

🎓 PhD by Research in Project Management EQF Level: 8


  • Activity
  • Description
  • Hours
  • ECTS

  • Doctoral Research & Thesis Writing
  • Research design, project execution, data analysis, thesis writing, and defence
  • 1,500–1,800
  • 90

  • Scientific Publications
  • Preparation and publication of at least two peer-reviewed research articles
  • 600–800
  • 30

  • Conference & Academic Event Participation
  • Presenting papers or attending national/international scientific events
  • 250–300
  • 15

  • Complementary Academic Activities
  • Limited teaching, research assistance, or participation in academic projects
  • 250–300
  • 15

  • Advanced Research Skills Development
  • Workshops in advanced research methods, research ethics, and analytical software
  • 300–400
  • 15

  • Supervision Meetings & Progress Reports
  • Regular supervision sessions, written reports, and project revisions
  • 300–400
  • 15

  • Total
  • 4,500–5,400
  • 180 -ECTS

 

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