Masters Degree in Project Management
Alcobendas, Spain
DURATION
9 Months
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
A Master’s in Project Management is a specialized graduate program designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge to plan, execute, and lead projects across various industries. The program focuses on advanced techniques in project planning, risk management, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
This master's degree includes preparation for and access to the following certifications: PM2 Advanced from PM2 Alliance (open methodology developed by the European Commission), PSM I from Scrum.org (certificate of Scrum knowledge) and KSD (Kanban System Design) from Kanban University.
Why study for the Master in Project Management?
The Master’s in Project Management is a programme designed to equip students with the necessary skills to lead and implement complex projects in various sectors. With an updated curricular structure and an eminently practical approach, this programme trains professionals in optimising resources, improving processes and achieving the strategic objectives of their organisations through efficient project management.
Access to the latest methodologies and certifications
This master's degree provides knowledge in predictive, agile and hybrid project management methodologies, aligned with the most recognised global standards. Students will also have the opportunity to obtain professional certifications such as PM2 and PSM I, enhancing their prospects in the competitive global labour market.
Experiential learning methodology
The experiential learning approach allows students to apply their knowledge to real projects, developing key skills in leadership, change management and the use of advanced technological project management tools.
Employability and networking
With a high employability rate, graduates of the programme quickly enter the labour market, taking up positions as project managers, scrum masters, product owners, change managers and consultants in high-growth sectors.
Expert Staff
The faculty is composed of working professionals and project management experts, who provide real case studies and in-depth knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
Exclusive content
The program includes specific modules on portfolio and programme management, leadership techniques and management tools, preparing students to face today's project management challenges.
Ideal Students
- Graduates with proven work/professional experience in the field of project management. Demonstrable experience of at least 1 year performing the same tasks in the same field of knowledge.
- Graduates with degrees in engineering, business administration and economics.
- Graduates of other degrees, requiring complementary training in business management subjects.
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Curriculum
Syllabus
- Module 1 - Predictive project management
- Module 2 - Agile project management
- Module 3 - Hybrid project Management
- Module 4 - Leadership and talent in projects
- Module 5 - Portfolio management
- Module 6 - Business management
- Module 7 - Personal development and mentoring
- Module 8 - Professional Project
- Module 9 - External Student Internship
- Module 10 - Master's dissertation
Program Outcome
When students finish the course, they will be able to develop their projects based on a variety of project management methodologies that will be addressed during the academic year.
Specifically:
- Be promoters of change in business models, people management and organisational culture.
- Improve the competitiveness and productivity of your company/organisation by applying agile methodologies and highly efficient working environments.
- Global management of projects with a high innovative profile and applicable to a multitude of industries
- Make the project management and planning process more flexible.
- Work in complex environments and improve time-to-market.
- Focus work to achieve greater process efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Enhance project monitoring using different types of metrics.
- Improve team and project management. Develop teamwork skills.
Career Opportunities
You will be qualified for the following profiles:
- Project manager, responsible for designing projects and overseeing their management. In addition, project managers oversee the decisions that are taken on objectives, problem-solving, etc.
- Head of PMO (Project Management Office), responsible for streamlining and standardisation. The head of PMO determines which tools to use and under which methodologies to work when managing projects, prioritising projects, managing resources, analysing finances and managing documentation.
- Product owner, responsible for ensuring that the team delivers value to the business. They represent internal and external stakeholders, so they are required to understand and support the needs of all users in the business, as well as the needs and operation of the scrum team.