Project Management Stellenbosch University

Overview

The Project Management is offered at Stellenbosch University.

Key Facts

Project management is universally accepted as a scarce skill. 

Companies are seeking a new generation of managers that can effectively respond to business challenges to help ensure successful outcomes. Hence, there is a growing need for professionals who are proficient in both project management fundamentals and key business disciplines such as strategy, finance, operations management and marketing – i.e., in project management. These highly skilled professionals offer companies a unique value proposition where, with a balanced perspective, they are able to bridge the understanding between the project management and business management elements of the entity.

Traditionally, project management has been associated with the construction, engineering and energy sectors. Now, project managers work in all industries including IT management, health care management, financial services and research.

Key takeouts of the MBA in Project Management at Stellenbosch University

• Acquire a scarce skill

• Understand the business management of project portfolios

• Become proficient in both project management fundamentals and key business disciplines

• Aquire the tools, theories and frameworks to manage projects in complex markets

• Obtain an MBA that is particularly relevant for SA businesses

Who should enrol?

• Project managers looking to transition into senior business manager roles

• Project managers looking to transition into a senior project manager role, such as a Chief Project Officer

• Project or business managers looking to transition into programme or portfolio manager roles

• Project managers looking to move into a different industry

• Project managers who intend to become (or who are) independent consultants

• Business managers wishing to improve their understanding of project management in the business context

• MBA candidates with a keen interest to develop their competencies and understanding of project management

• Stellenbosch Business School’s PGDip Project Management graduates who wish to further their careers in this field

• Entrepreneurs looking to capitalise on the growth in the project management domain

Accreditation

Stellenbosch Business School has quality guarantees in the form of AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation.