Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Master of Project Management
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
MYR 29,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for Malaysian students. RM36,800 (USD 9,315) for international students
Key Summary
About: The Master of Project Management offers a comprehensive exploration of project management principles, practices, and methodologies.
The program equips students with crucial skills for effectively managing projects across various sectors.
Expect coursework that covers strategic planning, risk management, and project execution techniques.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse roles such as project manager, program coordinator, or project analyst.
Other potential career paths include opportunities in consultancy, construction management, and technology project management.
This degree is aimed at anyone looking to advance their career in the dynamic field of project management.
This programme is specifically designed to provide:
- Knowledge in the development and maintenance of projects based on International Standards.
- Exposure for software engineers towards the local industrial experiences in the real working environment.
| Duration: Full-time (1+ years) | Dual Degree Award: Asia Pacific University, Malaysia & De Montfort University, UK |
Course Structure & Modules
The programme comprises 13 coursework modules including Research Methodology and a project. There are 11 compulsory Core Modules and you will have to choose 2 electives from those listed.
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| ELECTIVE MODULES 1 (ANALYTICAL DECISION MAKING PATHWAY)* | |
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| ELECTIVE MODULES 2 (MANAGEMENT PATHWAY)* | |
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*Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules - however, such changes may prolong the study duration.
| Project |
| This module builds on the Research Methods module to provide students with the challenge and experience of conducting and reporting on research in the form of one of: writing an academic paper, a case history of a business or business practice or an industry standard consultancy report. |
Benefits of the Programme
This programme is designed to produce professional and dedicated Project Managers who should lead in the development and maintenance of projects based on International Standards.
- Develop masters-level knowledge and skills in Project Management in the context of employer-driven needs, emerging markets, and contemporary subject areas within the discipline.
- Extend knowledge and understanding of, and practical skills in, a range of advanced Project Management topics.
- Develop academic and discipline-specific rigour through applied scholarship.
- Build or strengthen domain-specific understanding and transferable skills thus equipping graduates for a career in industry or academia.
- Focus on depth of study, critical awareness and evaluation in selected areas of current research and advanced scholarship within the academic discipline of Project Management.
- Develop and strengthen critical analysis, independent scholarship, and intellectual empowerment through a structured research-informed programme of studies in Project Management and through research-informed teaching.
- Use the rigour of academic knowledge development and training to develop applied practical skills for the construction of computer systems in real-world contexts.
- Provide a balanced programme of study, comprising Project Management theory with the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience.
- Develop scholarly and professional skills within the professional, legal and ethical frameworks which govern the development of computing solutions.
- To equip you, through independent learning at a postgraduate level, for further academic study, lifelong learning, and for personal and professional development.
- Develop effective communication skills of value to academic, technical and professional environments.
Career Options
- Director of Project Management
- Project Engineer
- Project Leader
- IT Project Manager
- Site Manager
- Team Leader
- Project Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- Business Project Manager
- Technical Project Manager
- PMO Manager
- Development Manager