MASTER S DEGREE IN PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT. (MComPM) PROSPECTUS

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1 MASTER S DEGREE IN PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT (MComPM) PROSPECTUS

2 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OVERVIEW ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Project, Programme, Portfolio, and Value Chain Management have become a key knowledge area in the management of successful organisations, offers Project, Programme, Portfolio, and Value Chain Management leadership and management needs of any organisations (both in the private and public sectors). The ability to plan and execute projects and programmes is critical to an techniques, processes and requirements needed for leadership excellence. YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO Utilise the Balanced Scorecard to Achieve Strategic Objectives. Programme Manage Project Portfolios and the Supply Chain. Implement P Integrate Human Talent and Behaviour into Operations Effectively. Utilise Customer Relationship Management to Enhance Customer Service. Achieve Performance and Improvement through a Quality Management System. Do Capital Budgeting and Financial Management of Projects and Programmes. APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN TODAY IN YOUR JOB TOMORROW In the current economic climate, employers prefer job-relevant education and training for improving the abilities of employees and for providing them with the necessary skills to apply what they learn today in their work context tomorrow. All academic programmes and modules are presented in students need to spend only one day per month away from work for classes. Classes can be attended live, or live on-line via the internet. The rest of the time, student syndicate groups meet outside of work hours to discuss learning technologies allow classes, and even syndicate group meetings, to be attended live online via the internet anywhere in South Africa and the world. The learning programme requires the execution of learning content OUR APPROACH TO TEACHING AND LEARNING To furnish you with a solid theoretical and practical background, the academic programmes provide an introduction to basic and major areas of project and programme management. Included in our teaching are traditional and innovative learning approaches. EMPHASIS IS ON LEARNING INSTEAD OF TEACHING: Students should prepare themselves thoroughly by studying the prescribed text and recommended reading material. Facilitates internalisation of information. Promotes meaningful participation in syndicates. Classes take the form of presentation and discussion, rather than conventional lectures. Both theoretical understanding and practical skills in application are promoted. Emphasis is on hands-on problem solving. ALL CRANEFIELD QUALIFICATIONS ARE ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON HIGHER EDUCATION. international bodies of knowledge of this applied science. The different learning modules therefore are offered in a prescribed order. 2

3 MASTER S DEGREE IN PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT (MComPM) OVERVIEW The purpose of the Master of Commerce in Programme Management degree is to enable programme, portfolio and value chain managers on, theories, methodologies and practices within a value chain management context. Moreover, the purpose extends to enabling managers in creating new knowledge through research mastery in the optimisation of the organisation s value chain. The ability to deal with rapidly changing advancements in technology and international competitive markets is enhanced. After Completing the Master s Degree, students will be able to: Demonstrate a command of research design, research methodologies and the execution of the research process. Programme-manage the organisation s value chain in an integrative manner so as to optimise the organisation s value proposition. Select methods and processes to solve emergent complex problems related to project, programme and portfolio management through leadership, utilising the organisation s systems and resources to add value to the organisation. Communicate, critique and defend substantial ideas produced through independent research in an area of specialisation, meeting the theoretical and technical requirements of advanced research report writing. WORK CONTEXT DISSERTATION The student is required to complete a dissertation of limited scope, which investigates a problem based project, programme, portfolio, supply chain, or value chain management situation in his or her work environment. Dissertation Deadline the dissertation. Once the student s research proposal has been approved, he or she will establish a working relationship with his June or 1st November. *ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FEES DEGREE FEE R 99, Pay full fee or R 52, , plus R 47, at the end of the 1st module. *May be claimed back from your organisation s SETA (South Africa) MODULES: 2 modules plus a dissertation ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FEE CALCULATION R 52, R 47, = R 99, PAYMENT OPTIONS Full amount once off, or: R 52, at the start (which includes the registration fee) and R 47, at the end of CANCELLATION FEE Co-ordinator. MODULE REPEAT FEE Co-ordinator. *Note that South African organisations may relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). ACADEMIC PROGRAMME INFO ONE CLASS PER MONTH 8am 1pm ON-SITE CLASS Midrand Main Tuition Centre in Gauteng ONLINE-ATTENDANCE Anywhere ACADEMIC PROGRAMME START DATE See Website REGISTRATION CLOSES 7 days prior to starting date PROGRAMME DURATION 18 months (2 modules plus a dissertation) 3

4 LEARNING MODULES OUTLINE NQF level 9, with 180 credits: The Master s Degree in Programme Management consists of two learning modules, plus a dissertation. Modules M8 and M9, plus a dissertation (Module M10) comprising the MComPM are as follows: Module M8: Leadership and Management Research Methodology Module M9: Select ONE of the following electives: 1. Creating and Sustaining the Learning Organisation Culture (offered in 1st Quarter starting January). 2. Optimal Virtual Value Chain Performance (offered in 2nd Quarter starting April). 3. Asset Management (offered in the 3rd Quarter starting July). Module M10: Work-context Dissertation Module Order of Precedence Module M8 is offered twice per annum. The first Module M9 elective is offered in the first quarter starting January, the second elective is offered in the second quarter starting April, and third elective is offered in the third quarter starting July. Once M8 has been completed the Dissertation may be commenced. 4

5 ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION The MCom(PM) is fully aligned with the USA Project Management Institute s (PMI) philosophy, and is an ideal Model) professional. It is also fully aligned with the International Project Management Association s 4-level project, programme and portfolio managers. PROGRAMME AVAILABILITY Modules M8 and M9 are offered TWICE per annum at our Main Tuition Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. These classes are also streamed live online globally. The modules may be undertaken in any order, followed by the dissertation once M8 (research methodology) has been completed. LEARNING MODE mode is supported by its online Learning Management System (LMS). CLASS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS All modules (class-based or live online): Although C online or on-site. It is par Lecture session times & participation: Duration: Five hours on a lecture day Time: 08h00-13h00 Contact Days: 3 days of lectures per module, spread evenly over the three months duration of each module. For actual class dates go to Academic Calendars on the main menu. Auditorium Facilities: After the formal morning lecture session, the auditorium facilities are at the disposal of attending students who wish to have syndicate group discussions. The lecturer will be available to assist with individual or group matters. 5

6 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Students who hold the P MComPM learning programme. A student must have achieved an average mark of at least 63% for the combination of the Advanced apply for admission to the Master s Degree learning programme. In addition, the chairperson of the Master s Degree panel may at his or her discretion call for an interview with the applicant. To ensure that the required writing standards are met, it is compulsory for every Master s Degree student at course, before completing his or her dissertation. (Where he or she has not yet completed the course [privately or as a compulsory course during the PostgradDipP]), the course is added to the MComPM modules. Students English skills will continue to develop in the dissertation writing process, and this will consequently also further improve the quality of their writing in their professional contexts.) This follows recommendations from the Council on Higher Education. Submission of Documents process: 1. Submit c 2. Submit a curriculum 3. The programmes attended at any other institution, prior to approving admission to the learning programme involved. All documents must be submitted to the Registrar (Academic). Note: When undergraduate courses are still in progress at the time of application, or graduate programmes have not the Registrar (Academic). 6

7 HOW TO APPLY Complete the Registration Application Form APPLY NOW Kindly note that the closing date for registration is 8 days before CONTACT US Main Administration (South Africa) Tel: +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0) fax (012) or LIVE ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING integration of self-study, live online classes, traditional supported by its Blackboard Learning Management System. CLASS DATES Have a look at our Academic Calendars. ACADEMIC CALENDAR NEED MORE INFORMATION? streamed live on the Internet, and students may opt to participate in any or all of their classes online, thereby saving time and travel. How does it work? C a platform for the Live Online Distance Learning program which enhances the entire process for lecturers and students, also enabling students to attend classes interactively online. All classes are streamed liv Centre in Midrand, Gauteng) and students are able to see and ask questions from the lecturer. Remote students, including those in other countries, are now able to attend live classes via the Internet, or view recordings thereof. Master s Degree in Programme Management, have a look at our full Prospectus on our website. WHERE CAN I FIND IT? Go to about us on our website and select Prospectus. LEARN MORE 7