European Master in Project Management - EuroMPM

• How to manage different projects successfully?
• What are efficient and effective approaches, methods and tools of Project Management for different project types?
• What is the role of a successful Project Manager?

The relevant profile elements are:

• focus on the application area Project Management
• investigation and development of Project Management as an academic field
• communication of the interdisciplinary and cross-domain character of project management through the selection of modules and specializations and by integrating several disciplines in Dortmund and at partner institutions
• the international focus with the integration in a network of renowned European universities
• the high share of practical and project-related work in the curriculum, both by the elements of the course modules throughout the semester and by the independent work dominating the third and fourth semesters; this profile element is reinforced by the cooperation of lecturers from the industry with long-term associations with Fachhochschule Dortmund
• consolidation of the academic element by integration in F&E activities of the universities via the project thesis and the specialization
• the 4-semester Master‘s program EuroMPM-IT-4semesters also offered by Fachhochschule Dortmund is complemented by the IT and technology-oriented profile element

The program qualifies for senior managerial work in projects in companies, associations or authorities

Completing the study program European Master in Project Management – EuroMPM leads to a highly qualifying degree, both academically and professionally. It prepares for senior managerial work in projects in companies, associations or authorities and teaches students the required skills, abilities and methods. In order to meet the demands and changes of the professional world, teaching of the contents of the individual modules is application-oriented and based on academic findings. Students are thus enabled to analyze processes and problems encountered in practice and to work out appropriate professional solutions while taking into account the context of other fields.

In addition to the acquisition of subject-specific and methodological competences, students will develop personal and social skills.

Students acquire professional skills and are capable to take responsible action. International competences can be improved by studying at one of the international universities involved, for a minimum of one semester.

The contents of the program take into account the profiles of requirements of the international associations for project management (PMI®, IPMA®, GPM). The international focus is provided by English being used as the language of instruction and also by the possibility to study abroad. The standard program duration including all examinations is three semesters or, if studies are extended by a semester abroad, four semesters.

The Master Euro MPM thus leads to 120 ECTS for the four-semester program and to 90 ECTS for the three-semester program.
The study program was developed by representatives of various European Universities and is offered at the following universities in parallel:

• Norwegian University of Science and Technology – NTNU – in Trondheim, Norway
• University of the Basque Country in Bilbao, Spain
• Fachhochschule Dortmund - University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Germany
• Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Ukraine
• Ternopil National Economic University in Ternopil, Ukraine
• Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

The Master of Arts prepares you for tasks in Project Management

If the Master’s examination has been passed, Fachhochschule Dortmund awards the academic degree of Master of Arts (MA).

to the international orientation, the focus on Project Management in all modules and the strong link to the practical experience in all industry segments.

international orientation, the focus on Project Management in all modules and the strong link to practical work in all industry segments.

Graduates of this Master's program find their job opportunities in:

• Project Management
• a Project Management Office
• (Project Management) Consulting
• in all kind of industries

The Master's degree is the basis for a doctorate. Graduates who wish to acquire further academic qualifications have the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree at a university through a cooperative doctorate in which Fachhochschule Dortmund – University of Applied Sciences and Arts cooperates with a university.