Postgraduate in Project Management

Details of the Postgraduate in Project Management

Start: 21/02/2025

Duration: 4 months

Modality On-Site: Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Campus: Terrassa

Language: Spanish

Credits: 30 ECTS

The Postgraduate Program in Project Management at Euncet Business School equips you to become a highly skilled professional in managing strategic projects using the most advanced Project Management methodologies.

This program prepares you to plan, execute, and control projects effectively, minimizing risks and maximizing results. It is designed to boost your career in key sectors such as business management, innovation, and strategic development. In addition, it provides the necessary preparation to successfully take the PMP certification exam from the Project Management Institute (PMI), one of the most internationally recognized standards in the field.

Academic Information

Postgraduate in Project Management from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)

Terrassa Campus

Spots:
30

 

Starting Date:
21/02/2025

 

Language:
Spanish

 

Price:
5.220 € (special price for registrations before June 30: 4.200 €)

Study Plan

Postgraduate Program in Project Management

The curriculum of this postgraduate program meets the standards set by the Project Management Institute (PMI), ensuring a comprehensive and high-quality preparation.

Effectively lead global, multidisciplinary, cross-functional, and comprehensive projects across all sectors, while being aware of potential risks and business opportunities they may involve.

What does this curriculum offer?

  • A solid and up-to-date education to lead global, multidisciplinary, and cross-functional projects, applicable to all sectors.
  • Tools to identify potential risks and detect business opportunities, always with a strategic and results-oriented approach.
  • Mastery of the most innovative and effective project management methodologies, combining theory with hands-on experience through real cases and workshops.
  • Development of skills to lead transformation processes and organizational change, optimizing resources and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • A practical approach, focused on solving real challenges and applying what you’ve learned directly to your professional environment.

Subjects of the Postgraduate Degree in Project Management

In this module, you will understand the key concepts of project management, from the product lifecycle to the roles and skills of the project manager. You will learn how to manage organisational influences, the role of stakeholders and the role of the Project Management Office. In addition, you will become familiar with programme and portfolio management, understanding their strategic importance, and apply the knowledge acquired in the postgraduate core case study.

Contents

  • Project Basics.
  • Project life cycle.
  • Demand management.
  • Strategic vision of the projects.
  • Integration area in the PMOK.

Teaching Guide

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of agile methodologies and their practical application in project management. You will become familiar with SCRUM ceremonies, the concept of a product backlog, and the creation of a roadmap. You will acquire skills to define new products in an agile way, prioritize user stories according to value criteria, and divide projects into effective sprints. In addition, you will gain an overview of agile project monitoring and value retrospectives as a tool to collect lessons learned and continuously improve.

  • Introduction to agile methodologies.
  • SCRUM Overview.
  • SCRUM team dynamics.
  • Defining the product.
  • Estimation and prioritization.
  • Plan releases.
  • Perform iterations (Sprints).
  • Monitoring and communication.
  • Scrum Closures.
     

Teaching Guide

In this course, you will learn the main tools used in project management, understanding their key functionalities and the impact of their implementation in an organization. In addition, you will delve into the practical use of a specific tool for project schedule planning, acquiring skills to optimize time and resource management in any professional environment.

  • Modular tool for service and project management: JIRA.
  • Collaborative team management and organization tool for project management: Trello.
  • Collaborative team management and organization tool for project management: Wrike.
  • Integrated demand and project management tool: ServiceNow.
  • Planning tool: MS Project.

Teaching Guide

In this module, you will learn the importance of an orderly process for requirements gathering in projects and how it impacts all deliverables. You will discover how to effectively gather requirements, validate them with users, and obtain their approval. In addition, you will understand how to manage the traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle and how they connect to subsequent phases. You will also acquire skills to plan scope, track the project, manage deviations, and create a budget and cost plan that optimizes resources and minimizes risks.

  • Scope management
  • Time management
  • Cost management

Teaching Guide

In this course, you will learn how to manage risks in projects, developing effective plans and strategies to mitigate threats and take advantage of opportunities. You will learn about risk analysis techniques, quality assurance tools and procurement and contract management, including their application in proposals for Public Administrations. In addition, you will understand how to integrate these practices to ensure the success of the project.

  • Risk management.
  • Quality management.
  • Supply management.

Teaching Guide

With this module, you will learn to effectively manage human resources and optimize team performance through interaction techniques and monitoring tools. You will develop communication plans tailored to the needs of stakeholders, ensuring proper management of project information. In addition, you will acquire skills to identify, analyze and document the interests and impacts of stakeholders, exploring strategies to effectively engage them and meet their expectations, thus ensuring project success.

  • Project human resources management.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Project communication management.

Teaching Guide

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of project management and apply them to your own project.
  • Working as a team to develop a project.
  • Facing the difficulties of putting into practice all the theoretical knowledge acquired.
  • Achieve cohesive and integrated work with all the knowledge of the postgraduate degree.
  • Summarize, and present the final work before the court and your peers.

Teaching Guide

Benefits of the Postgraduate Program in Project Management

Throughout the Postgraduate Program in Project Management, you will acquire the key competencies to become a highly qualified Project Manager, capable of leading effectively in a demanding and ever-evolving business environment.

Here are some of the skills and knowledge you will develop:

  • Strategic project planning and monitoring, with a practical and results-oriented approach.
  • Proficiency in specialized project management tools and software used by leading companies in the industry.
  • Coordination of multidisciplinary teams, promoting collaboration and aligning efforts with defined objectives.
  • Data-driven decision-making, to maximize performance and minimize project risks.
  • In-depth understanding of organizational operations, applying effective control and monitoring techniques.
  • Professional use of Gantt charts and other planning tools, to optimize timelines, resources, and deliverables.
  • Risk identification and management, as well as the detection of opportunities that enhance business competitiveness.
  • Solid preparation for the PMP® certification exam by PMI, one of the most globally recognized standards in project management.
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Postgraduate in Project Management Calendar

Academic Year 2024-25

Academic Calendar

Timetables

2024-25 Academic year / Terrassa Campus

Schedule

Teaching Team

Postgraduate in Project Management

Director of Executive Education
Director of the Postgraduate Program in Project Management
Executive Education Manager

Career Opportunities

Postgraduate in Project Management

The Postgraduate Program in Project Management at Euncet Business School will provide you with the tools, methodologies, and skills needed to take on key responsibilities in business project management.

This program prepares you for one of the most in-demand and fastest-growing roles in the market: that of a Project Manager.

Upon completion of the program, you will be qualified to pursue roles such as:

  • Project Manager / Project Director
  • Project Management Office (PMO) Manager
  • Project Management Consultant
  • Project Lead in technology, industrial, or service companies
  • Innovation or Digital Transformation Manager

It's up to you how far you want to take your career! Train to become a Project Manager, one of today’s most sought-after profiles.

Why study a Postgraduate in Project Management at Euncet?

The Postgraduate Degree in Project Management from Euncet Business School is designed to offer comprehensive, practical and up-to-date training that will allow you to stand out in the field of project management. These are the main reasons to choose this program:

Overview of project management. Overview of project management.

OVERVIEW OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

You will gain a comprehensive perspective on strategic project management—from goal-oriented planning to resource optimization, process control, and effective results communication. This training is designed to help you master every phase of the project life cycle.

Multidisciplinary and transversal projects. Multidisciplinary and transversal projects.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND TRANSVERSAL PROJECTS

You will learn how to design, implement, and lead projects across various sectors, applying an integrated and cross-functional approach. The program will prepare you to make decisions in dynamic, high-uncertainty environments—essential for today’s market challenges.

Agile project management. Agile project management.

AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

You will apply appropriate methods, techniques, and tools to manage high-quality projects, such as Agile, Canvas, and Scrum, among others. You will work with a range of project management tools, both general and sector-specific, tailored to different fields of application.

Management and team leadership Management and team leadership

PREPARATION FOR PMP CERTIFICATION

The program includes specific training aimed at obtaining the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI. This certification is one of the most internationally recognized credentials in project management and will open new global career opportunities for you.

Prestigious professors. Prestigious professors.

PRESTIGIOUS PROFESSORS

Teachers with a recognized academic and professional career, linked to the business world and with prestigious university degrees.

40 years training professionals and managers. 40 years training professionals and managers.

EUNCET EXPERTISE

40 years training professionals and managers in management, innovation and new technologies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Postgraduate in Project Management

Who is this postgraduate course aimed at?

The Postgraduate Program in Project Management is designed for professionals who wish to lead strategic projects across various sectors and develop advanced skills in managing teams, resources, and outcomes. It is ideal for both technical and managerial profiles seeking to take the next step in their careers.

What will I learn in the Postgraduate Degree in Project Management?

You will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently plan, execute, and control projects. You will work with recognized methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Canvas, optimizing both resources and results. Additionally, you will be trained to successfully face the PMI's PMP certification.

Is it necessary to have previous experience in project management to access the postgraduate program?

It is not mandatory, but highly recommended. The program is designed so that you can make the most of the content if you already have professional experience or basic knowledge in business management or project-based work. In any case, you will receive the necessary support to progress confidently.

What is the program's learning methodology?

The postgraduate course combines theory with real practices, case studies, workshops and advanced project management tools.

What will I be able to do upon completing the postgraduate program?
  • Lead and coordinate strategic projects, ensuring their execution on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Implement professional management methodologies (such as Agile, Scrum, and PMP®) and specialized digital tools.
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams, facilitating collaboration and alignment with project objectives.
  • Control risks, identify business opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Apply tools such as Gantt charts, control indicators, and monitoring methods to optimize each phase of the project.
  • Understand the internal workings of organizations, contributing value to transformation and continuous process improvement.
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