BA (Hons) in Business (Project Management) in Munich

The BA (Hons) in Business (Project Management) program is a six-semester, three-year program (180 ECTS). Courses comprise formative and summative assessments as well as group work and presentations.

This pathway provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business and management concepts and includes an additional focus on the management of business projects from the initial feasibility of a project idea right through to project completion and closeout.

Program Structure

In the first year of this honors degree course, students will be given a thorough grounding with core courses in management, organization, marketing, finance, IT, and economics as they relate to business. In the second and third years, they will build on this knowledge to gain an advanced understanding of these key areas, as well as acquire specific knowledge and skills relating to project management in specialist courses in this pathway. Their studies culminate in a final year capstone research project.

The courses that form the curriculum of the BA (Hons) in Business (Project Management) are listed below.

Year 1

Semester 1

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context and Organization
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Learning to Learn (5 ECTS)

Semester 2

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context and Organization
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Introduction to Business Finance (5 ECTS)

Year 2

Semester 3

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Management
• Financial Management
• Business Information Systems
• Project Planning and Control
• Project Feasibility
• Business Ethics and Research Practice (5 ECTS)

Semester 4

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Management
• Financial Management
• Business Information Systems
• Project Planning and Control
• Project Feasibility
• Advanced Economic Perspectives (5 ECTS)

Year 3

Semester 5

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Capstone Project
• Project Planning Techniques
• Project Management and Evaluation

Semester 6

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Capstone Project
• Project Planning Techniques
• Project Management and Evaluation

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Degree Awarded

A state-recognized Dublin Business School BA (Hons) in Business degree awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Awarding Body

Quality and Qualifications, Ireland (QQI) is the Irish State body responsible for the Quality Assurance of all education and training services in Ireland. QQI sets quality assurance criteria for the sector and regulates and approves programs of study.

Learning Outcomes

The BA (Hons) in Business (Project Management) prepares students for future careers in global business ventures and large international organizations. In addition, after graduating, students will competently:

• Assess knowledge and information, tools, and techniques in a critical way to confidently adapt to changing business environments.
• Evaluate data and information derived through research to ensure relevant new knowledge is continually incorporated to enhance business planning and decision making.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation in individual and group situations.
• Display an in‐depth understanding of the inter‐relationships between business functions and business processes and their impact on product and service provision.
• Apply diagnostic and creative skills in the solution of business problems showing an interdisciplinary approach to resolution.
• Demonstrate a capacity to contribute to business development and enhance strategic decision-making.
• Appreciate the importance of the project management function within organizations and adopt an appropriate project management perspective with regard to the management of projects within organizations.
• Analyze methods, tools, and techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects and for risk management within and around projects.

Upon the successful completion of any of the bachelor’s degrees available at EU, graduates have a wide array of career options and business opportunities available to them. In response to the growing demand for flexible and entrepreneurial business professionals, our programs are designed to foster the skills required for a successful career in the international business arena.

EU's graduates possess an international mindset, multicultural awareness and are innovative thinkers. This makes them ideal candidates for positions at large, multinational companies and dynamic, disruptive entrepreneurs ready to start their own businesses.

Career Options

Due to the broad spectrum of subjects studied and the solid grounding students acquire in fundamental business concepts, ideas, practices, and methodologies in this program, career opportunities for students are numerous. Students who successfully complete this degree may be interested in the following job positions:

Program Manager

Program managers coordinate all projects that are taking place within an organization to ensure that they are aligned and will work toward accomplishing the organization’s overriding long-term goals and mission statement. With a global vision of the strategic direction needed by an organization, program managers develop new project proposals and will request funding for their implementation as well as track current project progress. Knowledge of industry standards and the latest state-of-the-art processes and technology are needed.

Program managers require high project management and leadership skills. These professionals must also be highly organized and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Business Development Manager

Business development managers will create and implement business plans to grow a company. They will look for opportunities in current markets by expanding to new sectors or will look for opportunities overseas. To succeed in international markets, knowledge of local culture, language, government regulations, competitors, and markets are required. These professionals will look to expand the current client portfolio and make new contacts. Competitor and market information must be collected and analyzed by a professional within this area.

Analytical, communication, research, and numerical skills are needed for the position of business development manager.

Service Manager

Service managers manage an organization’s service department which is responsible for customer service relations. Their aim is to provide an excellent service to clients to establish a long-lasting sales relationship. In charge of teams, a service manager will ensure that departmental and sales goals are met and that their team members possess the necessary product and service knowledge to carry out their tasks effectively. They will also need to know industry regulations, constraints, and laws for compliance. A service manager will also assist with administrative tasks and prepare reports on the levels of customer service achieved and pinpoint areas for improvement.

To succeed as a service manager, candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, be a problem-solver, and have leadership skills.

Training and Development Manager

Training and development managers are in charge of training employees and ensuring that the company has the right skill set to ensure positive results and a sustainable future. As well as planning and programming training activities, they negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective courses and review the quality and the content of the courses given.

To become a training and development manager, professionals should have strong research and analysis as well as negotiation and project management skills. They also should be good communicators.

Areas of Work

The BA (Hons) in Business (Project Management) equips students with an in-depth knowledge of fundamental business concepts, ideas, and methodologies as well as a practical understanding of how companies operate. Upon successful completion of this degree program, graduates may wish to pursue careers in the following areas:

• IT
• Education
• Marketing
• Event Management