Program Objectives

The MS Project Management Program (MSPM) at IM|Sciences is a dual-focus program that combines practice and research. The MSPM is a full-time degree program that spans 18 months and focuses on supporting students in enhancing their research and managerial skills. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the key concepts, methods, tools, techniques, and frameworks of project management, and will reflect and apply their knowledge using world-class case studies. Through engagement with recently published academic works, students will explore state-of-the-art issues and debates in the discipline. They will also learn how to use software tools and acquire the skills necessary to conduct rigorous academic research.

  • To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage projects. This includes knowledge of project management principles, theories, and best practices and the skills to apply these concepts to real-world projects.
  • To develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This is essential for project managers, who must be able to identify and solve problems that arise during a project.
  • To prepare students for careers in project management. The MSPM program provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a variety of project management roles, such as project manager, program manager, and portfolio manager.

Key Features

  • Dual focus on practice and research: The MSPM program is unique in its focus on both practice and research. This allows students to gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in both the corporate and academic worlds.
  • Rigorous curriculum: The MSPM program offers a rigorous curriculum that covers the latest theories and practices in project management. Students will learn from experienced faculty members who are experts in their field.
  • Collaborative learning environment: The MSPM program is a collaborative learning environment where students can learn from each other and from their professors. This environment helps students develop the skills they need to be successful in today’s workplace.
  • Pathway for further study: Graduates of the program are eligible to pursue Ph.D. in Project Management or Management.

Eligibility for Admission

16 years of education in any discipline such as Law, Engineering, Medicine, Science, or Management with a 2.70 CGPA out of 4.00 (with a minimum of 120 credit hours in Bachelors and 60 credit hours in the Master program) or 60% aggregate marks in annual system from any HEC recognized university/institute.
Qualifying the ETS-GRE general test/NTS GAT-General/Institute’s own test or any other test required by the HEC with minimum 50% marks in test and minimum 40% marks in interview are mandatory for admission.

The Hafiz Quran shall be given a special credit of 20 marks.

The credit marks shall be added subject to fulfillment of basic requisite academic qualification.

Scheme of Courses

The MS Project Management program comprises 30 Credit Hours, which are to be completed in a minimum of 3 semesters. The distribution of the core and elective courses is given below:

Core Courses 12 Cr. Hrs.
Specialization Courses 12 Cr. Hrs.
Dissertation 06 Cr. Hrs.
Total 30 Cr. Hrs.
Semester 1

 

Code

 

Course Title

 

Credit Hours

 

PMG 605

 

Introduction to Project Management

 

Three (03)

 

RES 726

 

Research Methodologies

 

Three (03)

 

Elective – I

 

Three (03)

 

Elective – II

 

Three (03)

 

Semester2

 

Code

 

Course Title

 

Credit Hours

 

RES 716

 

Qualitative and Quantitative Techniques

 

Three (03)

 

MGT 700

 

Readings in Management

 

Three (03)

 

Elective – III

 

Three (03)

 

Elective – IV

 

Three (03)

 

Semester 3

 

Code

 

Course Title

 

Credit Hours

 

RES 790

 

Master’s Dissertation

 

Six (06)

 

Optional – I (in lieu of RES 790)

 

Three (03)

 

Optional – II (in lieu of RES 790)

 

Three (03)

 

Electives

 

Code

 

Course Title

 

Credit Hours

 

PMG 611

 

Project Monitoring and Evaluation

 

Three (03)

 

PMG 621

 

Project Risk Management

 

Three (03)

 

PMG 631

 

Project Procurement Management

 

Three (03)

 

PMG 641

 

Program and Portfolio Management

 

Three (03)

 

PMG 651

 

Managing Complex Projects

 

Three (03)

 

PMG 656

 

Directed Computational Project Management

 

Three (03)

 

PMG 701

 

Seminar in Project Management

 

Three (03)

 

PMG 705

 

Investment Theory for Project Managers

 

Three (03)

 

PMG 721

 

Project Leadership

 

Three (03)

 

PMG 725

 

Operations Research Applications in Project Management

 

Three (03)

 

PMG 756

 

Directed Research in Project Management

 

Three (03)

 

PMG 723

 

Agile Project Management

 

Three (03)