What is it about?
The study program is a consecutive application-oriented program.
Accordingly, admission requires a first graduate degree imparting professional skills (Bachelor’s degree or (German) Diplom). The criteria for an application-oriented study program are met both with regard to content and by the lecturers’ quality as these have experience in the job-specific application of academic findings in addition to their academic qualification.
Content and structure
European Master in Project Management deals with problems like...
- 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).
European Master in Project Management is unique due...
to the international orientation, the focus on Project Management in all modules and the strong link to the practical experience in all industry segments.
The curriculum offers specialization in
international orientation, the focus on Project Management in all modules and the strong link to practical work in all industry segments.
Study course plan - General Management 3 semesters
This is a thematic overview of the course contents. Detailed information on the exact names of the courses, information on electives, ECTS or semester hours per week can be found in the module handbook.
1st semester | Project Management – Fundamentals | Project Planning and Controlling | Self Management and Social Competence | Transversal Skills | Quality Management and Standards |
2nd semester | International Communication and Change Management | Digital Transformation | Leadership & Teams | Multi-Project Management and Organization | Elective |
3rd semester | Elective | Master's Thesis + Colloquium |
Study course plan - General Management 4 semesters
This is a thematic overview of the course contents. Detailed information on the exact names of the courses, information on electives, ECTS or semester hours per week can be found in the module handbook.
1st semester | Project Management – Fundamentals | Project Planning and Controlling | Self Management and Social Competence | Transversal Skills | Quality Management and Standards |
2nd semester | International Communication and Change Management | Digital Transformation | Leadership & Teams | Multi-Project Management and Organisation | Elective |
3rd semester | Semester abroad or internship semester | ||||
4th semester | Master's Thesis + Colloquium |
Who is it for?
Qualifications & interests
Perspectives after graduation
Professional perspectives
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
Cooperative doctorate
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.
What do I need?
1. Required degree
Diplom or a Bachelor's degree in the field of Computer Science, Business Science and/or Project Management or a study program closely related to the Master's program European Master in Project Management at a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) or a university, or the completion of a corresponding accredited Bachelor's qualification program at a university of cooperative education (Berufsakademie) with an overall grade of at least “good” (2.3).
The qualifying degree course of study must have included instruction in the relevant competences in the areas of quantitative business administration, qualitative business administration, project management and computer ccience equalling the required amount at the required level.
In addition, the study programs must amount to a minimum of 180 credit points in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Degrees obtained outside the ECTS-System must be converted into the ECTS-System.
2. Proof of English language proficiency
Proof of sufficient English proficiency provided by a TOEFL-ITP test with at least 550 points or a TOEFL-iBT test amounting to a minimum of 90 points passed within two years before the application was submitted. The proof may also be provided by other test methods equivalent to the TOEFL test in accordance with the European Framework of Reference (e.g., IELTS with at least 6.5 points). The Expert Committee decides whether equivalence is demonstrated. Study programs completed at foreign universities as defined under 1 must also include a final thesis comparable to theses from study programs at German universities with regard to the minimum quality requirements.
3. Pre-Check Service
In order to verify whether you meet the requirements for admission to the program before submitting your application, all applicants (EU, German, non-EU) are highly recommended to submit their documents for a pre-check.
After successfully passing the pre-check, you will receive instructions and a link to the online portal.
Here you can find the link of the Pre-Check Service(Opens in a new tab) .
Who can help me?
Student Advisory Service
Course Director
Prof. André Dechange
E-mail: eurompmfh-dortmundde
Course Management
Hermina Motruk
E-mail:eurompmfh-dortmundde