Masters in Project Management is a post-graduate program of 48 credits to be completed in 4 full semesters in 18 calendar months. It consists of 4 preparatory courses (12 credits, 3 credits each), 8 required Core Courses (24 credits, 3 credits each), 3 Elective Courses (9 credits, 3 credits each), and a term paper (3 credits).  Students will be required to take preparatory courses on Communicative English, Research Methodology, Fundamentals of Management, and Fundamentals of Economics. Students have to take four preparatory courses in first semester, four core courses in each second and third semester, and three elective courses and a term paper in the fourth semester. Each course would be of 3 credit hours with 45 credit hours of academic sessions having one and a half hours duration.

In addition to preparatory and core subjects, the program offers a range of elective courses so that students can pursue their studies in accordance with their academic interests and career objectives.

Structure of the Program

The structure of the program is as follows

Semester and Class Schedules

There will be three regular semesters – fall, spring and summer– each having 15 working weeks. Classes will be held Saturday through Monday. The duration of a class is usually for 90 minutes. Usual class-load on Saturday is 4 and 2 on weekdays in the afternoon/evening. Course related seminars / workshops / debates would also be arranged.

 

Course Numbering System

Courses are numbered in two parts: first part with alphabets representing the course classification and second part refers to the level of the course. Preparatory courses could be numbered at 400 levels, Core Courses and Elective Courses at 500 levels. Term Paper would carry 500 levels with 3 credit hours.

Performance Evaluation

The performances of the students will be evaluated throughout the semester by class attendance, class tests, group works, term papers, and assignments including project reports. Similarly class/participatory performance will also be evaluated. Mid-term examinations and Final Examinations will be held on pre-announced dates. The students will be evaluated on the basis of following structured format:

  (Minimum requirement 80 % attendance in any course/module)

Grading System

Numerical scores earned by students in tests, exams, assignments are cumulated and turned into letter grades at the end of the semester following way: