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Description of the title
The Master’s Degree in Project Management is designed to train professionals in the field of effective project management in various sectors, both industrial and services, including public administration.
Its focus is on providing knowledge and skills that enable graduates to successfully manage and lead projects, ensuring proper planning, efficient team organization and a commitment to quality and excellence.
Graduates of the master’s program will be prepared to face the challenges of a dynamic environment and will be able to apply their skills in a wide variety of professional contexts, thus contributing to the continuous improvement of organizations.
Objectives of the degree
To know and apply management strategies in the field of Project Management.
Identify and evaluate project requirements and objectives.
Lead and motivate teams towards project success.
Analyze the context of the project for proper decision making.
Develop a quality plan and establish control processes to meet project requirements.
Career opportunities
The Master’s Degree in Project Management enables graduates to address a wide variety of professional opportunities in the industrial and service sectors and in the Public Administration.
- Project managers in industrial and service sectors.
- Coordinators of multidisciplinary teams.
- Consultants for the implementation of project management methodologies.
- Planning and execution of urban and industrial development projects.
- Innovation management and continuous improvement in different organizations.
- Strategic project management in companies and public entities.
Aimed primarily at
This master’s degree is designed for those seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in technical and management areas.
- Graduates in technical engineering, engineering, technical architecture and architecture.
- Graduates in Computer Science, Business Administration and Management and Economics.
Structure of the master’s degree
Credits: 60 ECTS
Mandatory:52 ects |Electives:2 ects |External internships:0 ects |Final Master’s thesis (TFM):6 ects
Module 1. Project Management Fundamentals :8 ects mandatory
Subject:Fundamentals of the project and its direction and management.
Minimum credits: 8 | Character: Compulsory
Module 2. Project Management :24 ects mandatory
Subject:Management and Behavioral Skills
Minimum credits: 8 | Character: Compulsory
Subject:Contextual Aspects of the Project
Minimum credits: 8 | Character: Compulsory
Subject:Evaluation and Decision Making
Minimum credits: 8 | Character: Compulsory
Module 3. Project Management :20 ects mandatory
Subject:Project Management Tools
Minimum credits: 8 | Character: Compulsory
Subject:Technical Project Management
Minimum credits: 12 | Character: Compulsory
Module 4. Project Management Cases :2 ects mandatory
Subject:Project Management Cases
Minimum credits: 2 | Character: Elective
Note: In this subject a maximum of 2 ECTS can be carried out in external curricular internships (the syllabus contemplates a maximum of 2 ECTS for external curricular internships).
Module 5. Master’s Thesis :6 ects final degree project
Subject:Master’s Thesis
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Final Degree Project
Internships
During the Master’s Degree in Project Management, you will have the opportunity to carry out external internships that will allow you to apply the theory acquired in a real professional environment.
These internships can be carried out in companies in the sector, public or private institutions related to project management. This facilitates the integration of the knowledge learned in the classroom with the dynamics and challenges of the working world, thus promoting an enriching experience that enhances your training and employability.
Research and access to Ph.
Lines of research of the master’s degree:
- Industrial project management
- Development of agile methodologies
- Innovation in project management
- Project evaluation and control
- Strategic project management
- Sustainability in project management
- Digital tools for project management
- Team management and project leadership
Academic exchange / agreements with other universities
Students will be able to carry out an academic stay in one of the 97 countries with which the UPV has an agreement. There are more than 1,000 destinations to choose from in Europe (Erasmus scholarships), the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia and Latin America, among others. More than 1,500 UPV students enjoy an exchange every year. If you would like to find out about all the options offered by the master’s degree, please contact the Office of International Exchange Programs.
Facilities and laboratories
The UPV provides the following laboratories and facilities for the master’s degree:
- Computer Laboratory 1
- Computer Laboratory 2
- Computer Laboratory 3
- Room 423
Master’s Thesis
To obtain the title of Master’s Degree in Project Management, you must defend a Master’s Thesis (TFM) which, with a load of 12 ECTS, integrates the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired throughout the program.
This academic work is designed to demonstrate the student’s ability to practically apply the techniques and methods learned, focusing on project management in real contexts.
The evaluation of the TFM will be carried out in a semester environment, and must be done in one of the languages of instruction of the master’s program, which includes Spanish and Valencian.
Collaborating companies and more
The Master’s Degree in Project Management has partnerships with several leading companies in the sector, which provides students with valuable opportunities for their professional development. Among the collaborating companies are:
- Electronic Trafic, S.A.
- Stadler Rail Valencia
- KH Vives, S.L.
- Added Value Solutions, S.L.
- Derectio Ingeniería Energética S.L.
- Arumani Ibérica S.L.
- Antara Soluciones Técnicas S.L.
- Schneider Electric España, S.A.
- Capgemini España S.L.
