European Project Planning and Management, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 5 months
    Duration
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The Master in European Project Planning and Management offers the participants a truly international experience. Since 2012, indeed, graduate students of 40 nationalities were involved. Internships are organized in 20 different countries throughout Europe. The objective is to provide participants with the skills to work in the field of international cooperation through the use of European funds.

About

A TRULY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME

Since the first edition of the master,  organized in 2012, 130 graduate students of 40 nationalities, worldwide, attended the master course.

The involved lecturers come from 8 European countries.

Guaranteed internships are organized in 20 different countries throughout Europe.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of the Master in European Project Planning and Management is to provide participants with the skills to successfully work in the field of international cooperation, through the use of European funding programmes.

TARGET GROUPS

The Master is addressed to students graduate in any discipline from all over the world.

TEACHING PROGRAMME

The programme has a total duration of 5 months (800 hours). It is organized in two main modules:

- European Project Planning

- European Project Management

The teaching programme is organized in :

- 2 months of classroom-based training, full time.

- 3 months of international internship, in public or private organizations.

The classroom programme is based on a constant integration between theory and practice.

TEACHING STAFF

The teaching staff of the Master in European Project Planning and Management is composed of experts of 8 different nationalities. They all have 15 to 25 years of professional experience in planning, managing, evaluating and auditing European projects.

INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP

International internships are guaranteed for all participants. 60 organizations based in 20 different countries throughout Europe offer internships to the Master students. During the internship,  the master students work as European Project Manager Assistant, so as to put into practice the skills acquired through a direct involvement in the planning and management of European projects.

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Career destinations of the participants include planning of international initiatives funded by the European Commission, management of international projects, consulting, working for Public Authorities, International Organizations, European Agencies, Consulting Companies, Private Enterprises or as a Freelance Consultant.

85% of the students involved in the previous editions of the Master course are currently working as international project managers all over the world. Testimonials and Success Stories are available on the Master website.

MASTER COORDINATOR

The International Master in European Project Planning and Management is organized and coordinated by PIXEL, an international education and training institution involved, so far,  in 98 projects funded by the European Commission. Pixel is based in the beautiful city of Florence where the classroom course is held.

                

Accreditation

Pixel, the Master course coordinator, is accredited by the Tuscany Regional Government and by the Italian Ministry of Education. The Master course is recognised by the Tuscan Regional Government.

Programme Structure

The Programme is organized in two main modules:

Module 1) EUROPEAN PROJECT PLANNING

Analysis of European funding opportunities - Matching ideas with current funding programmes - Development of effective project ideas - Creation of transnational project partnerships - Filling in the Application Form for the submission of a European Project - Planning of the project budget - Project self-assessment - The project evaluation process

Module 2) EUROPEAN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Contractual procedures - Project Life Cycle and Organization - The Logical Framework Approach - Planning of project work - Management of the project partnership - Communication and leadership - Monitoring the project development - Quality issues and best practice - Dissemination, exploitation and sustainability - Creation and delivery of project reports - Financial management and administrative issues - Auditing of European projects

Audience

The International Master is open to participants from all over the world.

Pre-requisites to access the Master course are:

- University Diploma or Degree

- Good knowledge of English

There is no age limit. Up to 30 participants are selected. The selection of applications is based on the motivation letter and CV submitted.

 

Lecturers

The trainers involved have 15 to 25 years of experience in planning, managing, assessing and auditing European projects. They are: senior European project planners and managers, officers of the European Commission, officers of the National Agencies managing European Programs, evaluators and auditors of European projects.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 5 months
    • Duration description

      The 5 months (800 hours) are organized as follows: • 2 months of classroom based training full time. • 3 months of International internship.

  • Languages
    • English
    Schedule TOEFL®
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus
  • More information Go to the programme website

English Language Requirements

This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Academic Requirements

  • University Diploma or Degree
  • Good knowledge of English
  • Motivation letter
  • CV

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    3600 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 3600 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 5 months.

  • EU/EEA Applies to you

    3600 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 3600 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 5 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

The enrolment fee is 3.600 euro. It includes:

  • Participation in the Master
  • Teaching material
  • Organization of the international internship

Living costs for Florence

  • 850 - 1300 EUR/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check the programme website for information about funding options.

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