MASTER OF SCIENCEProject and Programme Management & Business Development

 

 

Programme courses

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​Courses by campus 

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FALL CORE COURSES (all campuses)
  • Project Practice Portfolio 1, 2 credits

  • Project Management Methods, 2 credits

  • Leadership Skills for Projects, 3 credits

  • Project Planning and Control, 3 credits

  • People in Projects, 2 credits

  • International Contract Management, 2 credits

  • Career Management 1, 1 credit

  • Research Methods 1, 0 credit​


SPRING CORE COURSES (all campuses)
  • Project Practice Portfolio 2, 2 credits

  • Managing Risk, Uncertainty and Complexity, 2 credits

  • Sustainable and Ethical Project Management, 2 credits

  • Organisational Performance Management, 2 credits

  • Portfolio Management and PMO, 3 credits

  • Project Financing and Accounting, 3 credits

  • Career Management 2, 1 credit

  • Research Methods 2, 0 credit


CAMPUS CUSTOMISATION

Lille fall semester
  • Global Project Management (mandatory), 2 credits
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 2)
  • Digital Transformation in Project Management, 2 credits

  • Digital Tools for Project Management, 2 credits

  • Sustainable Business Ecosystems, 2 credits

  • Business and Project Management Agility, 2 credits


Lille spring semester
  • Large Programmes and Megaprojects (mandatory), 2 credits

ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 2)
  • International Business Development: Proposals, Tenders and Bids, 2 credits

  • Co-Designing with Stakeholders for Climate Resilience, 2 credits

  • VR in Project Management, 2 credits

  • AI Business Applications Relevant to Project Management, 2 credits



Paris fall semester
  • Organisational Excellence and Maturity Mod​els (mandatory), 2 credits
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 2)
  • Managing Sport Projects and Performance ,2 credits

  • Digital Tools for Project Management, 2 credits

  • Business and Project Management Agility, 2 credits


Paris spring semester
  • Principles and Practice of Performance Improvement (mandatory), 2 credits
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 2)
  • International Business Development: Proposals, Tenders and Bids, 2 credits

  • Business Plans, Models and Social Entrepreneurship, 2 credits

  • AI Business Applications Relevant to Project Management, 2 credits



Belo Horizonte fall semester (all courses are mandatory)
  • International Development Project Case Studies, 2 credits

  • Business and Project Management Agility, 2 credits

  • Digital Tools for Project Management, 2 credits


Belo Horizonte spring semester (all courses are mandatory)
  • Innovation Projects and Knowledge Management, 2 credits

  • Large Programmes and Megaprojects, 2 credits

  • AI Business Applications Relevant to Project Management, 2 credits


  • ​​​DISSERTATION (LILLE, PARIS, BELO HORIZONTE): 18 credits 
TOTAL FULL YEAR (SEMESTER 1 + 2 + DISSERTATION) = 60 CREDITS



Campuses and specialis​​​ations


Each campus has individual strengths and offers a unique, local feel to the programme
You can choose a different campus each semester.​

Li​lle

Lille is strong in global and digital project management. The city is located at the crossroads of Europe, facilitating access to diverse European markets and international project management opportunities. The city has both old and new architecture and a well-known student-friendly reputation where the cost of living is more affordable than in the capital. It is a thriving business and innovation hub with a focus on technology, healthcare, logistics, and services, providing real-world examples of projects. Lille boasts a wealth of cultural diversity, enabling students to work on projects with international teams, and enhancing cross-cultural project management skills. 

Paris​

Paris is an important international business hub combining strategy and business excellence. Here you can take advantage of networking opportunities in finance, fashion, luxury, and consulting. Paris has a rich cultural heritage, iconic landmarks, and vibrant arts scene, offering inspiration for creative project management approaches. The city is a centre of academic excellence with prestigious universities, research institutions, and a wide range of academic resources. In Paris, you will meet a diverse community of students.

Belo Horizonte​

Belo Horizonte has a thriving business scene with diverse industries, providing practical insights into project and programme management strategies. Come to Belo to experience the emerging innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, fostering a dynamic project environment with international development and change management opportunities. As a city, Belo has a rich cultural heritage and natural landscapes, offering a conducive setting for projectbased learning and team collaboration. You will be impressed in Belo by the ​commitment to sustainability, integrating sustainable practices into project management and promoting environmentally conscious initiatives.


Teaching stra​tegies 


The programme uses innovative learning and teaching methods, including role play, case study, simulation, flipped classroom, distance and blended learning giving a stimulating and flexible learning environment to students. Newly acquired skills are used to work on real case studies and teams work closely with academics and practitioners to analyse industry, company, and specific strategic issues. With appropriate guidance, students are expected to find solutions, recommend action plans, and plan project implementations.



Course details are for information only and may be changed  by the school without prior notice.
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