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Professional MBA Project & Process Management – (MBA)
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
WU Executive Academy
| Application Deadline: | June 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 27,500 - | ||
| Location: | Vienna / Austria / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 18 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
The project and process management specialization allows participants to gain profound knowledge and skills to optimize the handling of their projects. During this program participants get the chance to further develop their social competencies, vital for being an excellent project and process manager.
Moreover, it is the optimal preparation for the project management certification according to IPMA (International Project Management Association) or PMI (Project Management Institute) standards.
Focus
* Process Management
* Project Management Methods
* Design of Project Organizations & Program Management
* Project Cost, Project Risk Management & Project Discontinuities
* Project Start, Project Controlling & Project Close-Down
* Management of the project-oriented Company
* International Project Management Methods
* Change & Projects
* Preparation for the Project Management Certification
* Social Competencies in Projects
The Professional MBA Project & Process Management is aimed to provide a specialization in the field of project and process management. In 18 months participants gain a profound knowledge in the customized specialization project and process management as well as in business fundamentals. The last part of the program is reserved for the composing of the Master Thesis.
International Faculty
Faculty consists of international faculty as well as of top executives. World-renowned professors and professionals - each an expert in his or her field - provide latest scientifically based knowledge as well as in-depth views of state-of-the-art applications of management models.
Didactic Design
The didactic design, consisting of pre-, core- and post-module work, ensures an efficient learning transfer while participants follow their professional career. Various pedagogical approaches such as case studies, presentations, group work, etc. are being used.
Contents
Structure
In the course of the part-time Professional MBA with specialization options, participants gain profound insights into core business subjects and a specific field or industry.
During the program, participants master the “Business Core” focusing on core business and management knowledge, techniques and leadership, while ensuring a maximum flexibility to foster their individual needs and ambitions during the “Specialization” modules.
Curriculum
Business Core
* Managing People
* Managing Organizations
* Competitive Analysis and Strategy
* Data Analysis and Decision Making
* Financial Reporting
* Financial Management
* Operations Management
* Controlling
* Marketing Management
* Global Markets
* Information Systems Management
* Managerial Economics
* Entrepreneurship and Innovation
* Leadership
* Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Specialization
Process Management
Basics of process management and optimization of processes. Methods of macro process management such as identification of processes and development of a process map. Methods of micro process management such as process break-down structure and process flow chart.
Project Management Methods
Development of a project including project objectives plan, work-break down structure, different scheduling methods, project cost plan, project environment analysis and the interdependence of various project management methods.
Design of Project Organizations & Program Management
Methods and design of project and program organizations. Traditional forms of project organizations including the influence project organization and the matrix project organization. State-of-the-art organizational designs of projects and programs, specific roles and communication structures of programs.
Project Costs, Project Risk Management & Project Discontinuities
In-depth overview on plan project costs, project risks and project discontinuity resolution. Cost planning, risk identification and risk analysis, scenario technique and alternative project plans.
Project Start, Project Controlling & Project Close-Down
Theory and practice of design and methods of the project management process and its sub-processes: Project start, project controlling and project close-down. Symbolic project management and elements of project culture.
Management of the Project-oriented Company
Strategies, structures and cultures, specific processes and methods of a project-oriented company. Project portfolio management and responsibilities of the PM Office. Introduction of a maturity model for a project-oriented company.
International Project Management Approaches
The module gives an overview and comparison of the international project management approaches: International Competence Baseline (ICB) of the IPMA, Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) of PMI, and Projects in Controlled Environments (Prince2) of OCG.
Preparation for the Project Management Certification
Preparation of candidates for the certification (IPMA – International Project Management Association or PMI – Project Management Institute), showing an overview of the required exam contents.
Change & Projects Identification of different change types of permanent organizations and the appropriate organizational design to manage these changes. Definition of change processes and analysis of the relationships between changes and projects.
Social Competencies in Projects
Leadership theories and definition of project roles. Key social competencies in project management and intervention methods.
Master Thesis
IELTS
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Register Now!Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to the program are:
* Undergraduate degree (equivalent to a bachelor´s degree)
* Significant professional experience (min. 3 years)
* Personal interview with the academic director of the program
* As all modules are taught in English, excellent verbal and written English is absolutely necessary.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | 3 years |
Accreditation
EQUIS
AMBA
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