Master of Project Management (MPM)

Master of Project Management

SZABIST University offers a Master of Project Management, the only internationally accredited program in Pakistan, by the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) of PMI, USA. The curriculum aligns with PMI’s core focus areas and grants an exemption of 35 PDUs and one year of relevant work experience required for the PMP exam.

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The MPM program is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for
Project Management Education Programs (GAC)

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MPM Mission Statement

The MPM program is designed to enhance competencies of working professionals and students in areas of strategic intent, leadership skills and professional behaviour, tools, techniques, processes, contemporary best practices and emerging trends in managing projects effectively through project life cycle in multi-context environment

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Program Objectives

The mission of the MPM program is broken down into following measurable objectives:

1. To build proficiency in advance knowledge of project management processes group (project life cycle).
2. To build, integrate and apply project management knowledge areas, tools, techniques and contemporary best practices through project life cycle for projects’ outcomes.
3. To determine the strategic intent of the organization and integrate it into portfolio and project objectives and outcomes for sustainable organizational competitiveness in changing environment.
4. To develop leadership skills in developing project team and managing stakeholders’ relationship effectively in multi-context projects.
5. To support and demonstrate ethical and professional behavior and compliance to legal and regulatory requirements relating to projects.
6. To produce a comprehensive project plan in multi-context environment

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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Integrate and evaluate management knowledge areas, best practices and emerging trends in making projects’ related decisions through projects’ life cycle in organizations.
2. Build and apply enhanced competence in organizational strategic intent and integrate it in planning and governance through project life cycle of national and international projects.
3. Evaluate and apply leadership skills (emotional intelligence, communication and interpersonal skills, team building, problem solving negotiation and conflict resolution) in developing engagement and building partnerships with stakeholders to create synergy in multi-context projects in complex business environment.
4. Integrate and apply appropriate tools, techniques and project management approaches in managing projects effectively.
5. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior and compliance to legal and regulatory requirements through project life cycle.
6. Create and present a comprehensive project plan in relevant to students’ profession domains.

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About the Program

SZABIST is the first and only university in Pakistan to offer a program in Project Management accredited by a global body, the PMI Institute, USA. SZABIST started its HEC-approved Master in Project Management (MPM) program in Spring 2009. Admissions are offered twice a year: Fall & Spring. With more than 1000 students already graduated,  SZABIST has a  widespread alumni nationwide. More than 50 students of SZABIST Islamabad have obtained PMI certification of Project Management Professional (PMP). The program was Globally Accredited in June 2021 by PMI, USA and recognized internationally by prestigious employers, universities and professional associations.  SZABIST offers an excellent opportunity for PMP aspirants as MPM graduates automatically earn 35 PDUs and one year of project management work experience required for the PMP exam  on the completion of the degree”

MPM provides students with the tools and techniques to manage day-to-day activities of projects of different nature. The course is designed for people from all walks of life. For practicing project managers, it is a guide to enhance their capabilities and to solve typical problems that may arise from time to time. The concepts, principles and techniques taught in this course are based on, but not limited to, the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework, which is universally accepted and practiced. The program takes about a calendar year, comprising of 30 credit hours & spread over two semesters.

To obtain the MPM degree, 9 courses and 1 Computer Base Training (CBT) must be completed. Each taught course comprises 16 classes of 3 hours each. Computer software and related material along with technical assistance is provided to students to assist in preparing their projects after training. Classroom seminars, project management related games, visits to project sites, and guest lectures from international speakers are part of this program

Classes will take place on weekends only.

Eligibility:

• For admission in the MPM program, the applicant must possess a minimum of sixteen years of education/4-year Bachelor/Masters degree from an HEC recognized educational institute with a minimum of 50% marks/2.0 CGPA.
• A computer-based on-campus entrance test Or a valid NTS/GAT result of 50% marks.
• Interview conducted at SZABIST

Classes:
The classes are offered on weekdays (Monday to Friday) as well as on Weekends (Friday to Sunday). It comprises 30 credit hours spread over two semesters. A minimum of ten courses is required to graduate. The maximum time to complete the degree is 4 years.

MS (Project Management) Bridge Arrangement:
This arrangement allows MPM graduates to enhance their academic qualification. For MPM graduates, a maximum of 5 courses would be transferred to the MSPM program subject to passing the courses with a minimum 2.75-grade point and surrendering the MPM degree. The Project, Project in Primavera, Software Tools for Project Management, and SAP Training are not transferrable towards MSPM degree completion requirements for MPM graduates.

First Year

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ELECTIVES

Govt/NGO
PM 5361 Government Planning and Development
Management
PM 5364 Public Private Partnership Management
PM 5362 NGO Project Management
PM 5363 Project Governance, Monitoring, and
Evaluation
PM 5365 Sustainable Development Projects
PM 5155 Project Program Portfolio Management

All courses may not be offered every semester. Alternative courses may be substituted as and when required.

Bridge Program

MPM students may switch to the MSPM program before the third week of the first semester or after the first semester, with relevant courses transferred and subject to meeting MSPM admission requirements. This option cannot be exercised in and after the second semester.