Master's Degree in Project Management
- Intake 2026
- 120 places
- Official
- 60 ECTS
Master’s Degree in Project Management
EAE Barcelona’s Master’s Degree in Project Management will provide you with the most recent syllabus from the Project Management Institute (PMBOK7; recently published by the PMI in 2022) so that you can sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certificate.
It’s an eminently practical master’s degree that uses the latest generation of software in order to simulate areas and processes related to management.
It’s designed to train executives that know how to manage, plan, organise and control complex global projects in an efficient manner. You will develop personal skills that will help you improve your team’s performance as well as your own.
Our Official Master’s Degree in Project Management is recognized by the world’s leading international rankings.
EAE Business School stands out in the leading national and international rankings, thanks to its prestige, academic excellence, and global presence.
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Schedule
10 Months
Monday to thursdays and two fridays per month (intensive afternoon schedule)
Study programme
- Liquid Organizations and Customer Experience in the Digital Age
- Strategic Management and Balanced Scorecard
- Agile Manifesto
- Professional Branding
- Structure of the Project Business Case
- Exploration of Business Analysis Techniques and Tools
- Fundamentals of Economic Analysis of Investment Projects
- Discounted Cash Flow Method
- Timeframe in Project Management: Project Life Cycle
- "Life Cycle" Domain in PMBOK7
- Process Groups in Predictive Projects
- Introduction to Agility in Incremental Development
- Relevant Frameworks
- Choosing the Framework
- New PMBOK7 Domain "Delivery"
- Project and Product Scope Management
- From Project Charter to Scope Statement
- Project Scope Requirements
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Scope Management Processes
- New PMBOK7 Domain "Planning"
- Schedule Management Planning
- Overview of Cost and Resource Areas
- Techniques for Defining, Sequencing, and Estimating Activity Time and Cost
- Relationship with the Resource Knowledge Area
- Scheduling Methods: Critical Path vs. Critical Chain
- Techniques for Schedule Monitoring and Control
- Practical Workshop on Microsoft Project
- Risk Management
- Project Manager vs. Contract Manager
- Role of the Project Manager in Procurement Management
- Overview, Management Processes, and Workflow Diagram
- Types of Contracts
- Make or Buy
- Contract Statement of Work
- Acquisition Process Documents
- The Contract
- Procurement Relationships
- Knowledge Management
- Quality Management - Principles and Concepts
- Quality Management Applied to Projects
- Models, Methods, and Artifacts in Project Application
- Introduction to the Soft Skills of a Project Manager
- Leadership, Influence, and Team Management
- Communication of the Project Manager. Project Communication Plan
- Resilience and Adaptability of the Project Manager
- New Domain "Team Performance" of the PMBOK 7th Edition
- Stakeholder Management in Predictive and Hybrid Projects
- Introduction to PMO, programs and portfolios
- Benefits of a PMO
- Program and project portfolio management
- New PMBOK 7th “Measurement” domain
- Reports and dashboards in projects and portfolios
- Agile Manifesto
- SCRUM Framework
- Roles, functionalities and techniques
- SCRUM team and its responsibilities
- Exploring artifacts
- Improving project workflow
- Gamification
- Disciplined Agile Framework
- Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
- Lean-Agile Organization
- Principles of agile scaling, lean thinking and system archetypes
- Organizational design
- Portfolio management and agile programs
- Scaling agile practices
- Tutoring the application process (PMI website) for the PMP certification exam
- Simulations and time management
- Comprehensive review of the PMBOK methodology
- Recommendations to maximize the chances of success in the exam
- Collaborative practical simulation
- Preparation of scrum.org PSM I
The Master’s Final Thesis will consist of carrying out a real or fictitious project, obtaining concrete experience on the most common situations that occur in a project in all its phases, from the beginning to the closure, linking the knowledge acquired with innovative proposals. topical, and evaluating its feasibility of real implementation.
Likewise, it can be done from the application of any of the subjects of the study plan in business reality or direct application to a company. The topic ranges from the use of specific tools, digital applications, research and innovation.
Students in the master's programs have the option to undertake extracurricular internships, which are voluntary and not mandatory. These internships are managed by CDC.
Master's Director
Marisa Andrea Lostumbo
Advanced Architectural Diploma from the Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Master in Project Management from the Universitat Ramon Llull. PMP/ATP certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Member of the Research Group of the Internet, Computing & Systems Optimization (ICSO) Department, with over 15 years’ professional experience in the field of project management in the private and public sector, specifically in the architectural and construction sector.
Key Points
1. Decision-making
You will successfully lead complex projects that are vital in the global strategy of the company. You will boost your decision-making skills, taking into consideration all the technical, economic, quality, environment and risk exposure aspects involved.
2. Triple impact
You will gain expertise in the three Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies using the PMBOK7®, SCRUM and KANBAN (SCRANBAN) frameworks and the key Agile Scaling frameworks: Scrum@ScaleTM, SAFe®5.1, Large-Scale Scrum and NEXUSTM.+D84:D84:D89
3. Professional certification
You will prepare to get the world's highest impact WATERFALL certification: Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the Project Management Institute (PMI®), as well as Agile, ESF® and ESM® accreditation from EuropeanScrum.org.
Student profile
Full Time
3 years average
85% international participants
26 nationalities
Your career success starts here.
At our Career Development Center and Entrepreneurship Hub, you'll receive personalized advice and tailored training to boost your employability. No matter which path you choose, we help you go far and expand your opportunities internationally.
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Career Opportunities After the Official Master’s Degree in Project Management
As a student of EAE, you’ll enjoy a career plan made to suit you. Thanks to our Careers Department and EAE Entrepreneur, you will gain access to personalised support and academic training services that will multiply your professional opportunities, extending them to any country in the world.
- Project Director
- R+D+I Director
- Quality Director
- Process Director
- Risk Director
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Project Leader
- Project Manager
- Risk Manager
- Head of Project and Business Continuity
Admission process
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Regulations and general access procedure
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Admission criteria and procedure for the degree
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- Initial Information/Admission Request
Once completed, we’ll assign you one of our expert advisors that will get in touch with you.
- Interview with the Admissions Department
We’ll evaluate your professional and academic profile and, together, we’ll assess your eligibility for advancing towards a Master’s level based on your professional goals.
- Formal Presentation of the Admission Form
Updated CV
Motivation Letter
Academic and/or Professional Letter of Recommendation
Last/Ongoing Degree Certificate
Admission Test (if required)
Language Certificate (if required) - Admissions Committee
Your advisor will be in charge of defending your application in front of the Committee.
- Process Resolution
We’ll inform you on the result of the process.
- Booking and Assign You a Spot
You will have 3 to 5 days to make the payment for the inscription.
Where do EAE Students Work?
Students on EAE Barcelona’s Master in Project Management excel as leaders in top companies at a global level. You can be next to take the leap! The companies where our graduates work include:
