Project Management
Development at any level and angle comes in the form of projects with a huge demand on project designers, evaluators, managers, monitors, supervisors etc. The programme is streamlined to equip students with knowledge of project conception, execution, monitoring and evaluation. Therefore a bonafide graduate from this programme can integrate a project circle at any level and any type including building, road construction, repairs, service, supply of materials, communication projects, events etc.
Structure of studies and duration
The programme is designed to deepen the knowledge of students and it is strictly professional blending theory and field work. It is designed to train senior personnel and senior cadres of institutions or project management circle. The focus is on HR management and motivation, communication, government and politics, project conception, project monitoring, project evaluation, project circle, project financing etc. The programme runs for four semesters and opened to holders of at least the Bachelor degree in Project Management, Management, Banking and Finance or any related social science field from a recognized institution. The first three semesters are dedicated to theory and practice while the fourth semester is thesis writing and defense which serves as requirements for the award of a Master in Business Administration (Professional Master Degree) degree in Project Management by the University of Bamenda and recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education.
Employment Opportunities
Since projects exist in all domains of human life, graduates can work anywhere in the world and in any project. Graduates can be employed under long term contracts, contracts with indefinite duration or temporal contracts to execute specific projects. They are also solicited by NGOs and international organisations to execute, monitor or evaluate projects. Some are also recruited to serve as Programme Managers of Organisations and institutions. With a Master’s degree, graduates can easily occupy top management position especially with some years of experience.
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