Master Award in
Principles of Project Management
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Master’s programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.

Master Award in Principles of Project Management
The aim of this award is to introduce key project management principles for successful delivery. Learners will explore the project lifecycle, planning, execution, and control methodologies. The award covers tools for risk, time, cost control, change management, and project closure
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Level 7 Diploma in Project Management of SIMI Swiss.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the principles of project management and their importance in successful project delivery.
- 1.1 Analyse the scope, role and responsibilities of stewardship, teams and stakeholders.
- 1.2 Evaluate the concept of value, quality and systems thinking and their benefits.
- 1.3 Evaluate the characteristics of effective leadership and their potential impact on a project.
- 1.4 Analyse the concepts of tailoring, uniqueness and complextity in project management.
- 1.5 Evaluate approaches to risk identification and management, adaptability, resilience and change management.
2. Understand the project lifecycle, project objectives, project success criteria and success factors.
- 2.1 Analyse the stages of the project lifecycle and their interaction.
- 2.2 Analyse the characteristics of effective project objectives, project plans and success criteria.
3. Be able to analyse the range of established and innovative processes and methodologies for project planning, execution and control.
- 3.1 Evaluate the requirements of project plans.
- 3.2 Analyse the suitability of different tools and processes for project planning, execution and control.
- 3.3 Analyse the requirements of effective close-outs.
- 3.4 Evaluate contemporary project management issues and their implications.
Topics:
Understand the key principles of project management.
Course Coverage
- Project management fundamentals
- Project life cycle and phases
- Project constraints: time, cost, and scope
- Success factors in project management
Know the key tools and techniques used in project management.
Course Coverage
- Project planning tools (Gantt charts, Work Breakdown Structure)
- Risk management tools
- Cost and time management tools (EVM, CPM)
- Quality management tools
Understand the role of leadership and team management in projects.
Course Coverage
- Leadership styles in project management
- Team building and communication
- Conflict resolution in project teams
Know how to manage project stakeholders effectively.
Course Coverage
- Stakeholder identification and analysis
- Communication strategies for stakeholders
- Managing stakeholder expectations
Understand project closure and lessons learned.
Course Coverage
- Project closure processes
- Reflective practice and continuous improvement
- Documenting lessons learned
Indicative reading list
Essential Reading:
- Lock, D. (2016;2014;2017;). The essentials of project management (4th ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315239941.
Further Reading:
- Burke, R. (2013). Project management: planning and control techniques (5th ed.). Wiley.
- Camilleri, E. (2016;2011;). Project success: critical factors and behaviours (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315602493
- Cobb, C. G. (2015). The project manager’s guide to mastering agile: principles and practices for an adaptive approach (1st ed.). Wiley.
- Kerzner, H. (2017). Project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling (12th ed.). Wiley.
- Kerzner, H. R. (2014). Project management best practices: achieving global excellence (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118835531.
Journals:
- Hallgren, M., & Maaninen-Olsson, E. (2009). Deviations and the breakdown of project management principles. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 2(1), 53-69. https://doi.org/10.1108/17538370910930518
- Little, B. (2011). The principles of successful project management. Human Resource Management International Digest, 19(7), 36-39. https://doi.org/10.1108/09670731111175597
Entry requirements
To enroll The Master Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications;
- For a degree from non-recognized universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) policy of MI Swiss and/or University Partners;
- Learners must be over 21 years old.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Master Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU);
- Hard copy certificate from UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) (Optional);
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Master Award means:
UKeU Master Award is the award at the master level and is equivalent to:
- Level 7 certificate of Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 7 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can transfer 20 credits from the Master Award course when participating in the Master program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE.
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Master program, graduates from the Master Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Master Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE.
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- For Master Award courses, if an entry bachelor is unavailable, learners must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s program at UKeU and Partner University so that you could study Master Award but could not move to the Master’s program of UKeU and/or Partner University.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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