Potential candidates should have attained a first degree in any of the following disciplines: Project Management, Information Technology, Planning, Agriculture, Accounting, Engineering, Management Sciences, Economics, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Land Surveying, Construction Management. Consideration is also given on a case-by-case basis to candidates who possess a first degree in other areas.MSc Project Management – Two (2) Years (Part-Time)

Candidates with sufficient related work experience would become eligible for registration in related professional associations and institutions.

What you will need to apply

  • Copy of Confirmation Receipt
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Documents indicating a previous name change (Marriage Certificate/Legal Affidavit/Deed Poll if your present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate)
  • Birth Certificate*
  • Professional Certificates/Diplomas*
  • TOEFL Score of 500 or greater or International English Language Testing (IELTS) with the overall score of at least 7 with scores of at least 6.5 in reading and listening and scores of at least 7 in writing and speaking (if English is not your first Language)
  • Two (2) referees’ reports (Sealed by referee for confidentiality)
  • Official transcripts* (sent directly from granting institution). You are required to notify our Office if the name on your official transcript is different from the name on your application.
  • Job Letter/Confirmation of current employment (If currently unemployed please indicate by way of attached letter).
  • Payment of application processing fee. See details here: https://sta.uwi.edu/admissions/postgrad/application-process

 

*UWI graduates need not submit or request these documents

Please visit our how to apply page for more details on the application process - How to Apply | Postgraduate Admissions (uwi.edu)

 

Course modules

You will be required to complete the following eight (8) core courses within the first two semesters:

  • Project Leadership & Organisational Behaviour 
  • Project & Programme Management      
  • Project Accounting & Finance    
  • Project Management Information Systems                 
  • Procurement Management, Logistics & Contracting        
  • Risk Management for Project Managers              
  • Contract Management & Contract Law for Project Managers
  • Research Methods for Project Managers*

The Research Methods for Project Managers* is a Semester II, 3 credits course.

Elective modules

You will need to choose four (4) electives over the third and fourth semesters from the course listing.  See course listing here for more information click here.

Students may choose electives from out of Department postgraduate courses.  When registering for out of Department courses, students may just need to request an override.  This can be done electronically.  Only in cases where the electronic override request is not permitted, should students seek approval from the Programme Coordinator, Project Management, to request permission to register for the course.

Project

Your project is to be done over the third and fourth semesters and provides the student with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned throughout the programme.

 

Learning Style

The programme will be an evening programme with lectures, seminars and tutorials being delivered between on weekdays.  Group discussions and pursuit of topics and assignments will be an essential feature of the delivery format.

Typically courses are taught three (3) to four (4) days per week.

 

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