The Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management is a part-time programme taken over two academic years.

Applications are invited from experienced professionals with:

• An NFQ Level 8 Honours primary degree (minimum Second Class Honours Grade Two) or equivalent (e.g. Higher Diploma),
AND
• At least 2 years professional work experience.

Consideration may be given to applicants who do not fully meet the above criteria but who have significant senior professional experience in a related field such as engineering, construction, operations and software development.

All applicants are required to complete a supplementary form. Participants will be selected on the basis of the information supplied in their application and supplementary information. The university reserve the right to interview applicants to help make determinations.

To progress to Year 2, students must successfully pass modules to the value of 30 credits in Year 1, achieving an aggregate mark of at least 50%. Note: Students who registered on the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management with ACE in or prior to the Academic Year 2018/19 will continue to progress within the requirements of the ACE Calendar Entry that applied at point of registration for pass and progression purposes.

Students take 60 credits as follows:

Year 1
MG6810 Project Management (10 credits)
MG6811 Strategy, Leadership and Change (10 credits)
MG6812 Innovative Problem Solving and Decision Making (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Year 2
MG6813 Current Issues in Project Management (10 credits)
MG6814 Realising Strategy Through Programme Management (5 credits)
MG6815 Management and Organisation (5 credits)
MG6816 Research Methods (5 credits)
MG6817 Project Bootcamp (PMP Certification) (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

See also under General Regulations for the Degree of Master.

Progression to the MSc (Project Management)
Students who successfully pass modules to the value of 60 credits and achieve an aggregate mark of at least 50% (in Year 1 and in Year 2 respectively) may opt not to be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management and may instead progress to the MSc (Project Management). Note: Students who registered on the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management with ACE in or prior to the Academic Year 2018/19 will continue to progress within the requirements of the ACE Calendar Entry that applied at point of registration for pass and progression purposes.

Exit Award: Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management
Upon successful completion of modules to the value of 30 credits in Year 1, students (including those who pass with an aggregate mark of less than 50%) may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective project management practice;
• Apply practical tools, techniques and conceptual models in order to maximise the value of the project management process;
• Critically appraise how projects contribute to an organisation's ability to realise its strategic goals and business benefits;
• Appreciate the use of management and leadership skills in the conduct of projects of various size, scope, and complexity;
• Critically appraise current issues, trends and challenges in Project Management theory and practice;
• Prepare a viable research proposal for further research;
• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective project management practice;
• Apply practical tools, techniques and conceptual models in order to maximise the value of the project management process;
• Critically appraise how projects contribute to an organisation's ability to realise its strategic goals and business benefits;
• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Apply strategic thinking and leadership skills to projects of various sizes and complexity.