The Masters in Strategic Project Management (European) course offers a balanced programme of professional training at postgraduate level informed by the most recent research in the field over a 16-month full-time study period. An internationally recognised multiple degree is awarded by each University in the consortium. Selection is competitive and based on academic performance and credentials. We are now receiving applications for the academic year 2009-2011. The course has been granted scholarships from the European Union Erasmus Mundus Programme for 2009-2011.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
There are three core admission criteria:
Excellence of the candidate: outstanding achievement in the applicant’s first degree. The minimum admission qualification is a high-quality Bachelor degree (or an equivalent academic degree) of minimum three years duration and 180 ECTS credits in a cognate discipline.
Language ability: for non-native English speaking applicants a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is required (e.g. TOEFL 600, IBT 100 or 250 computer-based). A language policy exists for students with a slightly lower level of English (e.g. IELTS 6.0) who wish to apply; they are encouraged to take advantage of the pre-sessional English language course at Heriot-Watt University.
Student motivation and relevance of the Masters Course to a student’s professional experience to date and future career aspirations.
Umea University, Umea (Sweden): Magister in Management (Master of Science in Management).
HOW TO APPLY
All applications for admission will be forwarded to the Heriot-Watt University (the co-ordinating institution) for processing.
Application Documentation
The following documentation (in English) is required in full to make an application for the course:
Certified copy of the certificate issued by the competent academic authority confirming the examinations passed, detailed study programmes and the number of hours for each module studied.
Proof of level of English.
Financial guarantee showing ability to cover the costs of the Course (whether self, family, employer or scholarship).
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the university or institute that awarded the first degree.
Administrative papers: a copy of a valid ID document.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
If you wish to be considered for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship you do not need to submit a separate form but you MUST ensure that all documentation is received before the scholarship application deadline of 31 January 2009.
For other applicants the deadline for receipt of complete applications together with supporting documentation is 30 June 2009.
For more detail information about application procedure, admission criteria and others related to this program http://www.mspme.org/