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How to prepare for the online Masters in Project and Programme Management
Written by Dr. John Lannon, Course Director of the Online Masters in Project and Programme Management at University of Limerick. As the Course Director for the Online MSc in Project and Programme Management at the University of Limerick (UL), I can reveal there are very similar questions that arise every …
The top 7 questions project professionals ask when applying for the Masters in Project and Programme Management
Written by the Course Director of the Online Masters in Project and Programme Management at the University of Limerick. In my role as Course Director for the Online Masters in Project and Programme Management at the University of Limerick (UL), I have interviewed hundreds of applicants for the course. Having …
How experienced project management professionals can benefit from a Masters
A graduate of the MSc in Project and Programme Management from UL, Rob Wienand explains why he chose to pursue a Masters and how it has expanded his skill set, business knowledge and impacted his career. Having worked in various project management roles over the last 20 years for international …
Why Cross-Industry Project Management & Soft Skills are Invaluable
Project managers are high in demand, globally, across all sectors. Project management professionals with effective cross-industry and soft skills are particularly sought-after, as they are highly regarded and are more successful in completing projects. While there are many competent project managers with ‘hard’ skills such as industry knowledge, tools and …
Why I studied a Masters in Project and Programme Management – Martina Corbett, ON Semiconductor®
A graduate of the MSc in Project and Programme Management from UL, Martina Corbett explains why she chose to pursue a masters qualification in the field and how it has impacted her career. I’ve been employed in the semiconductor industry for almost my entire career to date and have been …
Should I do the PMP or a Masters in Project Management?
As Course Director for the Masters in Project and Programme Management at the University of Limerick, I receive several enquiries each week about the programme and there is one question that I see cropping up time and time again – Should I do the PMP or a Masters in Project …
The 10 Essential Project Management Skills
Effective project management involves more than looking at Gantt charts and ticking items off a checklist. In their PMBOK Guide, the PMI identify 10 knowledge areas essential for effective project management. John Lannon, Course Director of the online Masters in Project and Programme Management at the University of Limerick, explains each …
Making the Case for Employer Support
Securing the support of your employer is an important step in undertaking any masters degree, and obtaining financial assistance can be a deciding factor for many students. Since the knowledge gained and skills developed throughout the UL Online MSc in Project and Program Management directly benefits companies, many of our …
PMI Accreditation – What It Means and Why It Matters
When researching project management courses, you’ll notice that some programmes state that they are PMI GAC accredited, but what does PMI GAC accreditation mean and why does it matter? John Lannon, Course Director of the Project Management Online Masters at the Centre for Project Management (CPM) at the University of …
Why Project Management Career Opportunities Are Flourishing in All Industries
According to the Project Management Skills Report 2013 conducted by the PMI, total employment for project management professionals is expected to increase significantly across the globe by 2020. Career opportunities for project management professionals are even expected to grow by up to 60% in some regions. As far as skill …
